
Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities
Improving the health and well-being of children and adolescents where they live, learn, work and play is a critical part of our mission at Lurie Children’s. For decades, our experts have partnered closely with community-based organizations and leaders, linking clinical work with grassroots expertise to develop evidence-based initiatives that help communities thrive. Supported by philanthropy, the Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities is the hub for all Lurie Children’s community-focused initiatives.
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160 Community Partners Attend Lurie Children's Summit to Tackle Child Poverty
Community organizations, experts and advocates convened to identify challenges and potential solutions to child poverty.
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Austin Community Health Hub
The Austin Community Health Hub is being co-developed by Stone Community Development Corporation (Stone CDC), a trusted organization in the Austin community, and Lurie Children's. Our shared vision is that of a healing, welcoming space for youth and families to seek clinical care and community-based services.
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Community Health Needs Assessments
Every three years, Lurie Children's conducts a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to inform our community health implementation strategy. The Community Health Needs Assessments are a systematic, data-driven approach to determining the health status and needs of Lurie Children's community service areas.
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