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Children's Hospital Boston provides benefits beyond improving the health and well-being of children and families in our community through its missions of providing high quality clinical care, investing in innovative research, and offering exceptional training for pediatric providers.
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Safety Net Hospital Partnerships Advocacy Community Health
As it specifically relates to improving the health of our community, Children's takes a four-pronged approach by:
  • serving as the community's safety net hospital by caring for all patients in Massachusetts regardless of their ability to pay, as well as providing and subsidizing hospital and community-based services that are either unavailable or limited elsewhere in the community.
  • focusing on some of the most pressing community health needs for Boston families: asthma, fitness and nutrition, injury prevention, and mental health.
  • speaking out as a voice for children through public policy advocacy to change laws, policies or systems that will lead to improvements in the health of children and families.
  • supporting essential community partners throughout Boston to improve the lives of children and families.
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In the News
Laurie Cammisa, Vice President for Child Advocacy, talks to Centro about the hospital's community mission.
Children's Commitment to Community Benefits
View a copy of Children's FY08 Report to the Massachusetts Attorney General.
View a copy of the Office of Child Advocacy's expanded edition of the kidvocate highlighting our community initiatives.
Take a closer look at the hospital's community efforts within Boston in our special spotlight on Children's commitment to Boston children and families.
Helpful Resources
View the Spanish version of our website.
Would you like to make a difference in the lives of children? Join the Children's Advocacy Network (CAN) at Children's Hospital Boston!
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Let's Make Kids' Mental Health Better Together.
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