Children's HealthWatch

#ElectionDay is TOMORROW, NOVEMBER 5! Voting is a fundamental civil right that gives you a say in how the country is run. It's important to vote for a candidate that will prioritize you and your needs. Use this guide of policies Children's HealthWatch has proven help children and their families and cross-check them with the policies the candidates in your area support. Remember: an educated voter is a successful voter. Make sure you research ALL the elections/questions on your ballot this year so you can make the best decision for yourself and your family. #vote #voting #election #Election2024

Do you know where you're #voting THIS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5? If not, follow these easy steps and make a plan to get to your polling location. Vote.org has a huge library of voter resources, including a polling place locator at https://lnkd.in/eBKmZ2n. It's crucial that you have a plan on Election Day—know where you're going, when you're going, and who/what you're voting for. Voting is one of the most important rights you have as a citizen—make sure your voice is heard this Election Day by being prepared and informed. #Election2024 #GetOutTheVote #vote

The #ChildTaxCredit has been a hot issue since the 2021 expanded CTC expired in 2022. Parents, advocates, and researchers are fighting to reinstate the #CTC that benefitted 90% of kids in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic. Children's HealthWatch research shows a fully refundable, inclusive CTC reduces levels of food insufficiency and child poverty, promotes health for children and families, and allows parents to provide essentials to their kids. This year, the Senate failed to pass a tax bill that would have reinstated the 2021 Child Tax Credit, even though the House passed it. That's why it is so essential to vote in every election for every office. Research the candidates on your ballot to see if they support policies that will help support you, your family, and your community.

Your right to #vote is one of the most important rights you have as a citizen. When you vote, you are not just voting for a person; you are voting for a team and an agenda of policies. Make sure the candidate you vote for is campaigning in favor of your interests. This is especially important for parents, as you are voting for both yourself and your children, who cannot vote. Take a look at the policies Children's HealthWatch has proven help children and their families and cross-check them with the policies the candidates in your area support. Remember: an educated voter is a successful voter. Make sure you research ALL the elections on your ballot this year so you can make the best decision for yourself and your family. #GetOutTheVote #Election2024

Kofi Essel, MD, MPH, FAAP is the 2024 Marilyn Meyerhoff Equity Award recipient! Dr. Essel is a pediatrician and the #FoodAsMedicine Director at Elevance Health. Dr. Essel’s work in this field shows a poor diet is one of the leading risk factors for worsening quality of life and shorter lifespan. He leads food-related initiatives that work as part of healthcare to treat diet-related chronic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension, with an emphasis on culturally relevant food. At Children’s HealthWatch, we often talk about how hardships in childhood can lead to hardships in adulthood. Dr. Essel understands this process and is dedicated to ensuring all children are set up for success and are able to reach their full potential. His work towards a more equitable society embodies Marilyn Meyerhoff’s dedication to equity. Watch Dr. Essel’s acceptance speech.

Kofi Essel, MD, MPH, FAAP is the 2024 Marilyn Meyerhoff Equity Award recipient! Dr. Essel is a pediatrician and the #FoodAsMedicine Director at Elevance Health. Dr. Essel’s work in this field shows a poor diet is one of the leading risk factors for worsening quality of life and shorter lifespan. He leads food-related initiatives that work as part of healthcare to treat diet-related chronic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension, with an emphasis on culturally relevant food. At Children’s HealthWatch, we often talk about how hardships in childhood can lead to hardships in adulthood. Dr. Essel understands this process and is dedicated to ensuring all children are set up for success and are able to reach their full potential. His work towards a more equitable society embodies Marilyn Meyerhoff’s dedication to equity. Watch Dr. Essel’s acceptance speech.

On October 24 at 12PM, @childrenshealthwatch will host a hashtag #GuaranteedIncome webinar titled ‘Empowering Futures: GI and Health Equity for Children and Families’ as part of their Equity in Action Series. Featuring experts from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and the Center for Guaranteed Income Research at University of Pennsylvania, this webinar will demonstrate the critical role of GI and direct cash transfers in promoting health equity and social justice while driving lasting change in our collective pursuit of a healthier, more equitable society through policy and advocacy using real-world examples, data-driven insights, and a combination of research, advocacy, and community perspectives. We hope you can join! Register here:https://lnkd.in/exsszRBW

Children's HealthWatch will announce the recipient of the second inaugural Marilyn Meyerhoff Equity Award this week! Named after longtime Children’s HealthWatch supporter and equity advocate Marilyn Meyerhoff, this award is given to those who dedicate their careers to advancing equity for all. This year’s recipient is a pediatrician and pioneer in the #FoodasMedicine space. Their work shows access to a healthy, abundant diet is a key factor in reducing rates of obesity, diabetes, and other diet-related conditions. They are a staunch advocate for children and families and embody Marilyn Meyerhoff’s commitment to a more equitable society. The awardee will be announced later this week! Stay tuned to see who it is.

On October 24 at 12PM, @childrenshealthwatch will host a #GuaranteedIncome webinar titled ‘Empowering Futures: GI and Health Equity for Children and Families’ as part of their Equity in Action Series. Featuring experts from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and the Center for Guaranteed Income Research at University of Pennsylvania, this webinar will demonstrate the critical role of GI and direct cash transfers in promoting health equity and social justice while driving lasting change in our collective pursuit of a healthier, more equitable society through policy and advocacy using real-world examples, data-driven insights, and a combination of research, advocacy, and community perspectives.   We hope you can join! Register here: https://lnkd.in/exsszRBW

The 2024 @childrenshealthwatch Champion is Economic Security Project! Their tireless dedication to creating an equitable economy that works for everyone is the definition of champion. Their research on the benefits of #GuaranteedIncome and #EarnedIncomeTaxCredits have helped countless advocates advance equity in their communities and their research on the expanded #ChildTaxCredit has been part of the foundation of the nationwide movement to reinstate the 2021 expanded #CTC. ESP’s determination to change the economy through equitable policies is inspiring and energizing. Watch the co-founder and president of ESP, Natalie Foster, accept the 2024 Children’s HealthWatch Champion Award on behalf of the organization!