Children’s Hospital Association

Gun violence is a public health crisis and we must act now. Today, during Northwell Health's 5th Annual #PreventGunViolence forum, CHA announced our endorsement and investment into a new 5-year public awareness campaign for gun violence prevention led by the Ad Council and a coalition of hospitals and health systems scheduled to launch in January 2025. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e5sGmftG

From visits from child life specialists and therapy animals to specialized care administered by expert clinicians equipped with the most cutting-edge technology, children's hospitals provide life-saving care to children from all walks of life. They serve as the primary centers for specialized pediatric care in the United States, providing 95% of life-saving cancer treatments for children. With the help of children's hospitals, there are more #MomentsMadePossible. Learn more: www.madepossible.org #childrenshospitals #childrenshospital #childrenshealth #pediatrichealth #childlife #therapyanimals #specializedcare #pedsworkforce

Research at Children's National Hospital identified a lack of equitable access to quality care for pediatric tracheostomy patients and their families. Some of the primary problems included training, peer support, and supplies. Children’s hospitals can offer interventions now to help improve tracheostomy care at home. Learn how Children's National is providing more equitable care to reduce health disparities: https://lnkd.in/eK-budmn #NationalMinorityHealthMonth #HealthEquity #ChildrensHealth

"Let’s be clear: per capita caps, reductions in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) support, and any changes to provider taxes and state-directed payments would have a detrimental impact on children," said CHA's President & CEO, Matthew Cook, in a new Becker's Healthcare OpEd.    Read: https://lnkd.in/ekif22fP #Medicaid #ProtectMedicaid #MedicaidMatters

Today on #WorldAutismAwarenessDay, we recognize the unique strengths of children and adults with autism. Children's hospitals play a critical role in supporting children's health and development. From early diagnosis to specialized therapies and whole-family care, children’s hospitals are committed to meeting each child where they are and helping them thrive. Together, we can build a more inclusive, supportive world for every child. #AutismAwareness #Neurodiversity #PediatricCare #WorldAutismDay

When a family asked Dayton Children’s Hospital to turn off the fluorescent lights above the bed in the pre-op room, it became an “aha” moment. "Some neurodiverse people can actually see the flickering in those lights; we can't perceive it, but they can,” says Sean Antosh, MD, pediatric anesthesiologist at Dayton Children's Hospital. By creating sensory-friendly rooms and care practices, the hospital has reduced the use of pre-surgery calming medications from 90% to 20%. “The rooms are great, but it’s the culture change we’ve had that is the most important part of the program,” said Dr. Antosh. “You must change the way you provide care.” Learn more during #AutismAwarenessMonth: https://lnkd.in/ezZdsifQ #sensoryfriendly #autismawareness

Today we launched an ad campaign calling for Congress to protect #Medicaid, a vital resource for children and families nationwide. Read about the ads: https://lnkd.in/eMGQkK53

Is your hospital ready to take care of children after a disaster? When a catastrophe hit the home country of Yonca Bulut, MD, a multinational initiative was created to help children who lost limbs. Dr. Bulut, medical director at UCLA Health's Mattel Children’s Hospital, raised awareness on the consequences when kids are not adequately considered in disaster planning and helped train non-pediatric physicians to provide emergency care for children. Learn more about her impact: https://lnkd.in/e5iiPSFQ

There are only 2️⃣ days left to register for #FAD2025! Join us in June as we celebrate 20 years of giving pediatric patients and their families a platform to share their medical journeys and advocate for children's health care with federal lawmakers. For 10 reasons why you should join #TeamCHA at FAD: https://lnkd.in/edDe9Ffs

March is Child Life Month, a time to celebrate child life professionals and the impact they have on children and their families. Undergoing a medical procedure or surgery can be scary for anyone — and child life specialists are specially-trained to guide patients and families with the stress and fear of a diagnosis or hospital visit. Learn more about child life's impact: https://lnkd.in/ehz2gFea #ChildLifeMonth #ChildLife #CLS