Community Health Improvement Week
Community Health Improvement Week (CHIW) is a nationally recognized time of year to raise awareness of programs, professionals and partnerships dedicated to improving community health and to celebrate all we do in the community to build healthier lives for children and families.
2027 information will be available soon.
Questions?
For additional questions or information, please email the Community Affairs team.
Past Events
2026 Webinars
CHAI Affiliate Faculty Project Showcase and Recognition Roundtable
- June 1, 2026
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11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET
- Virtual
- A virtual roundtable highlighting innovative projects led by CHAI Affiliate Faculty. Selected faculty will present brief overviews of their initiatives, emphasizing community impact, research and systems change. The session will also include recognition of the CHAI Champion Award and Advocacy All-Star Award recipients.
- Open to staff
From Community Voices to Action: Our Community Health Needs Assessment & Community Health Improvement Plan - Centered on Child Opportunity
- June 1, 2026
- 2 - 3 p.m. ET
- Virtual
- A virtual session highlighting key findings from our hospital's Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and the priorities guiding our Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The session will explore how community input and local data are informing action to improve child opportunity.
- Open to staff
Practical Strategies to Support Family Wellbeing during Stressful Times
- June 3, 2026
- 12 - 1 p.m. ET
- Virtual
- Webinar for parents and caregivers on navigating behavioral health resources and addressing stressors.
- Open to staff
Food as Medicine Roundtable with Dr. Kofi Essel
- June 4, 2026
- 8 - 9 a.m. ET
- Virtual
- Hosted at Children's National, this roundtable led by Dr. Kofi Essel will bring together experts in the Food Access field on current efforts, challenges and emerging opportunities at Children's National.
- Open to staff
Health Policy SIG Event
- June 4, 2026
- 12 - 1 p.m. ET
- Virtual
- The Health Policy SIG will host Dr. Lois Lee, a firearm injury prevention researcher, pediatrician and health policy advocate to present her research.
- Open to staff
School Wellness Symposium
- June 9, 2026
- 9 a.m. -12:45 p.m. ET
- Virtual
- The event will feature the School-Friendly Health Systems national movement founded at Children's National Hospital, the statewide School-based Wellness Initiative at the Medical University of South Carolina’s Boeing Center for Children's Wellness and other innovative collaborations.
2026 In-Person Events and Invitation Only Events
Walking Through Our Patients' Journeys: Poverty Simulation
- June 1, 2026
- 9 - 11 a.m. ET
- Children's National Main Campus
- An interactive simulation that immerses participants in the financial and social realities many families face when navigating daily life and accessing healthcare. The experience highlights structural barriers affecting child health and underscores the role of advocacy education in preparing residents to address social drivers of health.
- By invitation only
Catalyzing Community Health Impact: An Evening Networking Event
- June 1, 2026
- 5:30 - 8 p.m. ET
- Children's National Research Institute
- An evening networking reception bringing together CHAI Affiliate Faculty, community partners and potential funders to build connections and explore opportunities for collaboration and support. Faculty initiatives will be highlighted through portfolio displays showcasing current programs, research and advocacy work.
- By invitation only
Helping Our Community Stay Insured: A Partnership Dialogue on Navigating Medicaid Changes
- June 2, 2026
- 3 - 5 p.m. ET
- Children's National Research and Innovation Campus
- An invitation‑only partnership event bringing together hospitals and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) to align on Medicaid and other health insurance changes that are anticipated to pose challenges for our community to stay insured. The session will focus on how health care organizations can support one another and work collaboratively to help our community stay insured during a period of transition.
- By invitation only
Community Innovation Day
- June 2, 2026
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET
- The Well at Oxon Run
- The Early Childhood Innovation Network (ECIN) Community Innovation Day brings our community together at The Well at Oxon Run for a joyful day of networking, nature walks, collaborative learning and interactive activities. Come connect, explore and celebrate innovation in the heart of nature.
- Open to staff and community
Kovler Grand Rounds
- June 3, 2026
- 8 - 9 a.m. ET
- Children's National Main Campus
- Dr. Sonny Patel and Dr. Christopher King will be engaging in a fireside chat regarding policy services and policies at the intersection of children's mental health and health equity.
- Open to staff
Kovler Reception & Roundtable
- June 3, 2026
- 9 - 10:30 a.m. ET
- Children's National Main Campus
- Reception and Roundtable with Kovler Community Health Grand Rounds Speaker.
- By invitation only
Community Engaged Research SIG Event
- June 3, 2026
- 12 - 1 p.m. ET
- Children's National Main Campus
- Community Engaged Research SIG- highlighting Community Healthcare Bridging Project with Community Partners.
- By invitation only
Children's Hospital Association Family Advocacy Day
- June 3, 2026
- 12 - 2 p.m. ET
- Rayburn House Office Building
- Community Engaged Research SIG- highlighting Community Healthcare Bridging Project with Community Partners.
- Open to staff and community
Mental Wellbeing Activities and Information for Families
- June 3, 2026
- 1 - 3 p.m. ET
- Children's National Main Campus
- Mental wellbeing demonstrations, activities and giveaways for families and providers.
- Open to staff and community
Live Cooking Class Demonstration
- June 4, 2026
- 2 - 4 p.m. ET
- Children's National Main Campus
- An interactive, child-led cooking class that highlights the importance of food and nutrition in health and wellbeing.
- By invitation only
Injury and Violence Prevention Pop-Up Stations
- June 4, 2026
- 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET
- Children's National Main Campus
- This multi-station event will highlight the depth and breadth of the injury and violence prevention portfolio at Children's National. We will deliver developmentally tailored safety guidance, provide safety devices and hands-on education centered around kids at home, at school, at play and on the way.
- Open to staff and community
Clifford Book Reading at Seacrest Studios
- June 4, 2026
- Starts at 10:30 a.m. ET
- Children's National Main Campus
- A live reading of the Clifford Takes a Swim book at Seacrest Studios.
- Open to staff and community