Wealth Is Health: Integrating Economic Opportunity into Pediatric Health Care

Nov. 05, 2026, 3 p.m. ET | Webinar

Presenters

Written By:
Rachel Sagor, MD
Clinical associate professor of pediatrics, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine; Medical director, StreetCred; Health by Wealth Collective primary care pediatrician, Boston Medical Center
Written By:
John Feister, MD
Assistant professor of pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; Attending neonatologist, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Written By:
Lucy Marcil, MD
Associate professor of pediatrics, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine; Executive director, StreetCred; Health by Wealth Collective pediatrician, Children's National

About This Event

Join the Children’s Hospital Association and Health by Wealth Collective pediatricians who are tackling one of the most upstream social drivers of health. Explore ways you can support families during times of increasing financial strain. From helping families access tax credits to trauma-informed financial coaching, learn about embedding economic opportunities into pediatric health care.

During this webinar, we’ll:

Explain how economic and financial factors influence pediatric health outcomes and health equity.
Introduce how medical-financial partnerships can decrease financial strain and improve child and family well-being.
Highlight specific local and national efforts of medical-financial partnerships.
Identify strategies for implementing these programs across diverse pediatric care settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient units, health systems, and community-based programs.