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.
3 Data-Backed Strategies to Reduce Gun Violence Against Youth
A public health researcher at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions outlines a four-step approach to prevention.
Implementing Caring Contacts to Prevent Youth Suicide
Hear from three leading children’s hospitals as they share experiences with Caring Contacts youth suicide prevention intervention.
15 Practical Lessons for Stronger Community Collaborations
Learn best practices revealed by an analysis of children’s hospitals using implementation science.
A Home During Hospital Stays
A home on hospital grounds offers respite and support for families of patients from rural areas.
5 Tips for Creating Hospital Violence Intervention Programs
An emergency medicine physician gives advice children’s hospitals can use to help break the cycle of violence.
Children's Hospital Builds New Foundations for Kinship Families
Discover how a children’s hospital created first-of-its-kind safe, affordable housing for kinship families.
How a Hospital's Board Game Helps Childhood Development
Discover how a children’s hospital uses a board game to promote positive childhood experiences.
Trust First: Building Behavioral Health Access with an Indigenous Nation
A personal connection helped expand developmental care for children.
For Hospital Staff, Sustainability Isn’t Extra — It’s Essential
Employees and families say environmental sustainability should be part of care, culture, and everyday decisions.
