Health Equity

Health Equity

A One-Stop Solution for Social Drivers of Health

This Colorado clinic is home to a variety of social services, increasing access for patients and families.

Two Ways to Improve Supplier Diversity

How Children’s Mercy Kansas City more than doubled its diverse supplier spend in one year.

March 29, 2024

Reducing Missed Appointments by Addressing Social Needs

Seattle Children’s reduced missed appointments by 4% while reducing barriers to care for underrepresented communities.

March 21, 2024

The True Cause of Health Disparities in the U.S.

While the country is making progress, disparities cost billions and take thousands of lives each year.

March 20, 2024

How to Measure Unconscious Bias

A children’s hospital reveals unconscious bias and inequities with a reporting system and culture change.

March 01, 2024

Inclusive Hair Care Options: Sourcing Products for Inpatients

An Illinois children’s hospital’s journey to create hospital-grade products for curly hair.

Feb. 01, 2024

Black History: Three Pioneers in Pediatric Health Care

These three pediatric doctors overcame adversity to improve children's health in America.

Feb. 01, 2024

The Role of Children's Hospitals

Children’s hospitals are driving initiatives to address the needs of children and advocating for policies that support pediatric patients and the workforce that cares for them.

Dec. 21, 2023

Growing Diverse Leaders From Within

A career development program helps front-line employees grow their careers and become leaders in the hospital.

Nov. 17, 2023

Why We Shouldn't Ask Kids to Interpret for Their Parents

Asking children to serve as interpreters for parents with limited English proficiency can be harmful to the patient and unfair to the child.

Oct. 26, 2023