THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health
THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health was founded in 2011 to improve the health, wellness and quality of life of the families living within the communities we serve.
Legislative Advocacy
At Wolfson Children's Hospital, it is a vital part of our mission to advocate on behalf of kids in the public policy arena, making sure that their needs and concerns are heard when important decisions are made.
Why Wolfson Advocates for Kids
Advocating for children is the most important part of our mission. Through THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health at Wolfson Children’s, we reach beyond the walls of the hospital to promote safe and healthy childhoods for all kids in our region.
THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health
THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health was founded in 2011 to improve the health, wellness and quality of life of the families living within the communities we serve.
Jacob Speaks for Kids
After representing Wolfson Children’s Hospital at Family Advocacy Days in 2016, patient Jacob Lopez and his family were asked to participate in the Children’s Hospital Association Annual Leadership Conference.
Representing other children who rely on children’s hospitals for their complex medical care, Jacob encouraged attendees to get involved with Speak Now for Kids, an advocacy tool designed to raise awareness of the unique challenge children face in our changing health care system.
Norah Goes to Washington
In July 2017, five-year-old Norah Sproles and her family traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in Speak Now for Kids Family Advocacy Days.
During her visit, Norah and her family, along with Wolfson Children’s representatives, met with legislators to discuss the unique and essential role Medicaid plays for children.