Community Health
Addressing Social Drivers of Health: Children's Hospitals Taking Action
Hospitals and health systems are forming programs and partnerships to create a network of services that address the social drivers of health.
Firearm Injury Prevention Is Youth Suicide Prevention
In 19 states, suicide accounted for more than 50% of all firearm deaths among 10- to 19-year-olds from 2016-2021.
Supporting Education in Hospitals for Children
Learn how a children’s hospital helps patients with schoolwork to keep them on track during their stay.
Innovative Solutions for the Youth Behavioral Health Crisis
Children's hospitals are using bold strategies, community partnerships, and creative workforce initiatives to address the youth behavioral health crisis.
Keeping Kids Safe: Interrupting the Cycle of Violence
Learn how hospital violence intervention programs work closely with patients and families who have experienced gun violence in their community.
Children's Hospital Helps Hundreds of Kids Avoid Diabetes
Deterring a diagnosis is the goal of a special clinic at Children’s Wisconsin.
Teaching Kids Healthy Habits With Consumable Information
Discover how elementary school students are learning the importance of eating healthy and staying physically active through the Healthy Kids Club.
Tackling Social Drivers of Health
Explore how Texas Children’s Hospital’s tiered public health model addresses social drivers of health to reduce health disparities and improve outcomes.
Program Identifies Asthma in Kids Before an Emergency
Find out how a children’s hospital screens for asthma in schools to reduce emergency visits and keep students healthier.
Preventing Childhood Illnesses
Children’s hospitals lead the way with effective strategies to address behavioral, medical, dietary, and environmental drivers that impact child health.
