I remember Hope’s blonde curls, and the mix of awe and fear that still showed in her parents’ eyes when they described her surgeries to treat her hypoplastic left heart. Mira, with her sweet smile and playful brothers, visited a year later. Mira is short for Mira Cale, a reminder of how hard so many fought to help her overcome her multiple physical challenges and live a healthy and full life. I kept the drawing Jacob made me, showing me how his Tourette’s calmed when he tappe

Incorporating trauma informed principles and practices into healthcare delivery is essential for improving health. And, preventing or mitiga

Last week, we wrote about how federal and state policies shape almost every aspect of kids’ lives. This week, we are discussing several federal policies that have a major impact on the health of kids in the United States. In particular, we're focusing on kids' access to health insurance because of the demonstrated correlation between insurance and accessing and receiving timely healthcare. It is important to note that the policies we feature have had significant, measurable a

As we wrote last week, trauma-informed care in health care delivery settings is most effective when systems move beyond the “one-day training for employees” approach and have widespread organizational culture change to support it. Policy changes within health systems are instrumental in bringing trauma-informed care practices to the forefront. A growing body of research within implementation science demonstrates that organizational culture, organizational climate, leadershi