Building the Pediatric Practice of the Future: Care Innovation for Families Facing Adversity

Background Pediatric primary care plays a central role in promoting the health and well-being of young children. Although significant advances have been made in pediatrics, such as behavioral health integration, additional innovations are required to reduce disparities and promote family health. Systemically addressing the unmet needs of families facing adversity requires health systems to bring together child serving sectors with the voices of families to put every child on a path to a healthy, resilient life. Approach The Center for the Urban Child and Healthy Family was established by the …