The state of child health in Washington, D.C.
The State of Child Health in Washington, D.C.
Lanre Omojokun Falusi, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Attending Physician, Children’s Health Center at Adams Morgan Diana L. and Stephen A. Goldberg Center for Community Pediatric HealthAssociate Medical Director for Municipal and Regional Affairs, Child Health Advocacy InstituteAssistant Professor of Pediatrics, Children's National Hospital, George Washington University School of Medicine
Hope E. Rhodes, M.D., M.P.H.
Attending Physician, Children’s Health Center at AnacostiaDiana L. and Stephen A. Goldberg Center for Community Pediatric HealthAssistant Professor of Pediatrics; Children’s National Hospital, George Washington University School of Medicine
Learning Objectives:
Attendees of this session will be able to:
- Define the state of pediatric health in D.C., focusing on child & adolescent mental health and adolescent reproductive health.
- Describe initiatives within the Children's National Division of General and Community Pediatrics addressing child & adolescent mental health and adolescent reproductive health.
- Recognize the challenges and opportunities regarding the care of immigrant children in D.C.
- Identify the role of advocacy in clinical care and education at Children's National.
About the Expert
Olanrewaju Falusi, MD
Medical Director, Advocacy Education, Child Health Advocacy Institute
Director, LAUnCH Track
Associate Director, Pediatric Residency Program
Pediatrician
