Community Health

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.

Oct. 14, 2024

Implementing Firearm Safety Counseling

Learn how health care providers can be involved in firearm safety counseling.

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Advancing Pediatric Firearm Injury Prevention

Learn how children’s hospitals are working to keep kids safe through prevention of pediatric firearm injuries.

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An Indispensable Program for 100,000 Students

A school-based hospital program grew from a few employees to 100 and offers care for nearly every aspect of children’s health.

April 01, 2025

Removing Vaccine Barriers for Refugee Children

A children’s hospital program helps refugees get necessary vaccinations.

March 28, 2025

Boosting Free Vaccination Access in Rural Counties

Arkansas Children’s helps pharmacies and schools become Vaccines for Children providers.

March 27, 2025

2 Vans, 300 Schools, 7,000 Vaccines

Advocate Children’s Hospital delivers health care on the go to students.

March 19, 2025

An Overlooked Step in Effective Asthma Control

Coordinating interventions across environments decreased Asthma Control Questionnaire scores from 1.40 to 0.18.

March 18, 2025

This Program Dramatically Reduces Firearm Violence Injuries

Intervening with support at a crucial moment gives firearm victims new hope.

March 05, 2025

How to Help Kids Recover From Violence and Avoid Re-Injury

After a traumatic experience as a surgeon, I started a program for victims of violence using a public health approach.

March 05, 2025