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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 8h

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay and at #CHFund we are proud to be a mental health provider, having delivered 39,264 #MentalHealth visits in 2024.

Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 1d

COVID-19 can cause widespread and lasting inflammation in the body that harms every major organ system. The risk of long-term complications increases with each infection, and Scientific American estimates that as many as 5.8M kids in the US are affected by long-term symptoms. https://bit.ly/4q0mXDl

Child resting head on arms over an open book, with text 'Long COVID in Children' above.

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 2d

Give today and together, we can ensure that every baby step becomes a stride of confidence, health, and possibility.
www.childrenshealthfund.org/baby-steps-f...

#EarlyChildhood #BabyStepsforHealthyStrides👣

Baby Steps for Healthy Strides - Children's Health Fund

Give the gift of health Baby Steps for Healthy Strides Every Early Step Matters.Help Children Thrive. The earliest years of a child’s life shape everything that follows. Your gift today will ensure ch...

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 2d

📚 Promoting early literacy—because reading aloud helps wire a child’s brain for learning.
🗺️ Expanding access and equity in healthcare, so no child is left behind because of where they live.

Baby Steps for Healthy Strides - Children's Health Fund

Give the gift of health Baby Steps for Healthy Strides Every Early Step Matters.Help Children Thrive. The earliest years of a child’s life shape everything that follows. Your gift today will ensure ch...

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 2d

That’s why #CHFund is committed to:
💉 Ensuring children receive vaccines on time, protecting them from preventable illnesses.
💪 Supporting caregivers’ health, so parents have the strength to care for their little ones.

Baby Steps for Healthy Strides - Children's Health Fund

Give the gift of health Baby Steps for Healthy Strides Every Early Step Matters.Help Children Thrive. The earliest years of a child’s life shape everything that follows. Your gift today will ensure ch...

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 2d

The first 5 years of a child’s life are a time of wonder. The first smile. The first wobbly steps. The first book held in tiny hands. These moments may seem small, but they carry extraordinary weight. They are the foundation of a healthy, thriving future.

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 4d

Every day is #NationalChildHealthDay at #CHFund where we have provided 7.5 million healthcare visits in 38 years.

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 5d

Happy #WorldTeachersDay! #CHFund is deeply grateful for educators who give so much every day to help children. That’s why our HRL initiative partners with schools and teachers to provide health resources that support educators, families, and students because healthy kids are ready to learn.

Group of five educators smiling in a school corridor under a 'THANK YOU TEACHERS!' banner, with logos for 'Healthy and Ready to Learn' and 'Children's Health Fund' visible.

Nine individuals each holding a sign with different 'Thank you' messages in various designs and languages.

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 7d

Healthy and Ready to Learn right here in the Bronx! 💪🦷 We are showing up for over 200 students who signed up for dental services at their school. By connecting NYC schools to essential healthcare, we are making sure every child has access to the care they need be successful in school! 💙📚

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 10d

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 10d

We're happy we could attend @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social's NYC Regional #Medicaid 1115 Waiver Convening, where partners discussed ways to address chronic conditions, barriers to care, & opportunities to shape NY’s waiver strategies. We hope NY keeps innovating on Medicaid so enrollees can thrive!

A person speaking at a podium with a microphone in a conference room, with a presentation slide titled "Reviewing and Identifying Health Priorities" visible in the background.

Attendees seated at tables during a conference event in a room with modern blue lighting overhead.

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 11d

#SchoolBasedHealth #DentalCareMatters #SmilesInTheBronx #HealthAndLearning #HRLInitiative

Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 11d

Every year, we partner with schools to bring dental care directly to students to help address health barriers to learning. From cleanings to cavity checks to follow-up care, we’re making sure every child is healthy and ready to learn in the classroom.😁🪥

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 11d

🦷✨ Big smiles today at PS 49 in the Bronx! Our HRL initiative officially launched Dental Services at the school, aiming to serve over 200 elementary students — all in partnership with our amazing friends at Smile Dental!

Two individuals posing cheerfully at an oral health event, flanked by informational banners from the Children's Health Fund. They are in a hall with a stage in the background.

Two individuals smiling in front of informational posters about dental health at a community event.

Healthcare worker in scrubs and a mask administers dental treatment to a patient in a chair in a school auditorium, with medical equipment and another professional visible in the background.

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 14d

One of our favorite recipes in our Microwave cookbook is Zucchini Boats. Zucchinis are a good source of several vitamins and minerals, and fiber, and are low in calories. What is your favorite recipe to make with zucchini?

Find this recipe and more in our cookbook at https://bit.ly/3VXJRNO

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 15d

The USDA is ending its annual Household Food Security Report, just as #SNAP cuts will strip benefits from 2.4M people and as #foodinsecurity rose among children from 2022-2023. We hope food insecurity will remain a top priority so all children & families can access the food they need to thrive.

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 16d

#CHFund is thrilled to wish a Happy 35th Anniversary to our national network program partner, Dallas Children's Health Project. It is our honor to be affiliated with Parkland Health & Hospital System.

You can check them out here: bit.ly/423j9XG

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 21d

#CHFund is thrilled to wish a Happy 35th Anniversary national network program partner, Mississippi Children’s Health Project. It is our honor to be affiliated with
Aaron E. Henry Community Health Services Center, Inc.

You can check them out here: https://bit.ly/4nbtzg3

Anniversary greeting from Children's Health Fund, featuring a photo of a blue mobile clinic labeled 'Children's Health Project of Mississippi,' parked on a city street.

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 22d

From designing the first mobile pediatric clinics to advancing trauma-informed support for displaced children, her career exemplifies purpose-driven leadership and systemic change. Congratulations from all of us at #CHF! 🎉

Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 22d

Her pioneering work—first as a co-founder of the Children’s Health Fund and now as Executive Director of the Ukraine Children’s Action Project—has created meaningful, measurable pathways to care for some of the world’s most underserved youth.

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 22d

Everyone at #CHFund is immensely proud of co-founder Karen Redlener, who received the 2025 CareStar Leaders Award for Pediatric Health Equity & Impact. This award is in recognition of her visionary leadership, life-changing advocacy, and enduring contributions to equitable healthcare for children.

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 23d

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 23d

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 23d

If you or someone in your family has asthma, this bi-lingual health education app provides child-friendly and easy to understand information to help parents, caregivers, and children learn about asthma and how to manage it.

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Children's Health Fund @chfund.bsky.social · 23d

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