As a society, America has grown to have more awareness and understanding of the effects of adversity on our population’s health, and we now have access to evidence-based programs that have been shown to improve the wellness outcomes of children and their families.
Investment in America’s Infrastructure Begins with Young Children and Their Families
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By Dr. Matthew Hirschfeld, MD, PhD
Medical Director of Maternal Child Health Services
Alaska Native Medical Center