Children’s National celebrates CHI Week in their community

Children’s National Health System, a pediatric health system in Washington, D.C, celebrated Community Health Improvement Week by engaging the community and recognizing the professionals and partnerships dedicated to improving community health.

To celebrate work in the hospital and community to build healthier lives for children, Children’s National lead:

Grab A Plate & Advocate on firearm injury prevention
PhotoVoice Exhibit in partnership with DC Prevention Center Wards 1&2 youth leaders
Grand Rounds featuring mental health programs in schools
Community engagement opportunity to support Martha’s Table

Check out pictures for the healthy system’s CHI week activities below.

Download s PowerPoint highlighting Children's National events and programming for Community Health Improvement Week 2019

Contact information:

Desiree de la Torre, MPH, MBA
Director, Community Affairs and Population Health Improvement
Child Health Advocacy Institute (CHAI)
Children’s National Health System
ddelatorre@childrensnational.org

Community Health Improvement Week

CHI Week Stories from the Field

St. Jude Medical Center's collaboratives improve community health

Over the past two decades, St. Jude Medical Center has helped start and support four community collaboratives to address the needs of today.

"Little Leaps" program fosters engagement and awareness on child development

Southern Illinois University helped created the Little Leaps program with the goals to foster interaction in families, develop awareness around brain development linked to activity and interaction, provide a hands-on communication tool connecting teachers and families, and build a longitudinal, collaborative relationship between the parents, caregivers, and hospital.

Population/Community Health