CHCS September 30, 2024
Children and families need a reimagined health care system that holistically addresses their unique needs. This includes considering their physical, behavioral, and relational health, as well as families’ health-related social needs, including housing and food security. It’s important to meet these needs in family-centered, anti-racist ways that honor the family’s dignity and expertise in their own lives. Too often, however, the current system fails children, especially Black, Indigenous, and other children of color, who face additional barriers to health and well-being as a result of structural racism and systemic inequities. Children of color are far likelier to experience poor health outcomes, including higher infant mortality rates and predisposition to chronic diseases, for example.
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