Michael Fisher Child Health Equity Center

Early intervention can change a child’s trajectory—but only if access is timely and equitable. Our latest article explores how reducing wait times for developmental evaluations can help children receive the support they need sooner.

The Fisher Center is proud to highlight an inspiring talk from Dr. Carley Riley, presented as part of The Leong Centre’s Community Engagement Series. In this discussion, Dr. Riley explores innovative strategies, research, and collaborations that are driving progress in child health equity. ? Gain insights into research and policy initiatives. ? Learn how collaboration is shaping a healthier future for children. ? Discover ways to support and advocate for child health equity. Watch the full talk here: https://lnkd.in/eY3rQdEk #ChildHealthEquity #CommunityEngagement #HealthForAll

At Cincinnati Children's Fisher Center, we believe strong community partnerships are key to creating lasting change for families across our region. One way we foster this impact is by equipping key leaders from partner organizations with the principles of improvement science—helping them drive meaningful progress toward their goals. Learn how Cincinnati Children's shared Quality Improvement tools with Cincinnati Works to support financial stability for local families.

Key Takeaways from the All Children Thrive Learning Session: 1? Collaboration is key. Our breakout sessions highlighted the value of shared expertise to tackle challenges like health disparities and inequities. 2? Community leaders are the heart of change. Empowering local leadership drives sustainable progress. 3? Equity must be at the forefront. Integrating equity into every aspect of our work ensures all voices are heard and represented. We are grateful to everyone who joined us in celebrating 10 years of the ACT Learning Network and for co-creating solutions to help Cincinnati’s children thrive!

We witnessed a powerful closing performance by Zee Pittman-Carter, leaving everyone inspired to continue the work. Thank you to everyone who joined us to learn, share, and innovate! Together, we are building stronger partnerships for healthier futures. #Cincinnati #CommunityHealth #EquityInAction?

We had the opportunity to attend breakout sessions on innovation, equity, and leadership, where participants co-created actionable solutions for lasting community impact.?

Avondale Community Leader Kathy Hale, commenting on the impact of Reading Bears, an initiative designed to improve reading levels for Avondale kids.

"You are an artist. You are created to create." - Jianni "Jue" Amman, our emcee for the 2024 ACT Winter Learning Session

Our Plenary Session provided actionable insights to empower change-makers and inspire collective progress. It was a great opportunity to learn, connect, and grow!

Our 10-year Learning Session anniversary began with heartfelt openings from Jianni "Jue" Amman and Kathy Hale, whose stories showcased the power of community.