Community Health Improvement Week 2020

The Child Health Advocacy Institute at Children’s National Hospital hosts Community Health Improvement Week annually. This national event recognizes community health professionals for their passion and dedication to improving the health of the communities they serve.

Community Health Improvement Week 2020 captured shared efforts to improve community health and raise awareness, demonstrated impact and celebrated individuals and organizations working together to advance the health and well-being of their communities. Access the recordings below.

Topic: 10 Years After the Affordable Care Act: Advancing Health Equity Through Collaboration
Date: Monday, June 1, 2020
Panelists:

• Lee Beers, M.D., FAAP - Children’s National Hospital
• Julia DeAngelo, M.P.H. – Children’s National Hospital
• Amber Rieke, M.P.H. – DC Health Matters Collaborative
• Davene White, RN, NNP, M.P.H. - Howard University Hospital

Topic: Census 2020: The Foundation of Health Equity in Our Communities
Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Panelists:

• Kimberly Corbin, M.B.A. – Greater Washington Urban League
• Chaya Merrill, Dr.Ph – Children’s National Hospital
• Desiree de la Torre, M.P.H., M.B.A. – Children’s National Hospital

Topic: Initiatives in Advancing Community Health: A CHAI Affiliate Faculty Roundtable
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Panelists:

• Kaushalendra Amatya, Ph.D. - Children’s National Hospital
• Lenore Jarvis, M.D., MEd, FAAP - Children’s National Hospital
• Ashley Mahoney, Ph.D., NNP-BC, FAAN - The George Washington University
• Michael Mintz, Psy.D. - Children’s National Hospital

Topic: Improving Health & Wellness by Addressing Social Determinants of Health
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2020
Panelists:

• Melissa Baiyewu, M.H.A., CHES - Children’s National Hospital
• Olanrewaju Falusi, M.D., FAAP - Children’s National Hospital
• Lindsey Golomb, M.A., LPC - Children’s National Hospital
• Radha Muthiah, M.B.A. - Capital Area Food Bank