Report: Philanthropy Supported $124 Million in Community Benefits

"Hospitals today must stretch and even bend to meet the increasingly complex and changing needs of the communities they serve," says Dr. Kurt Newman, president and CEO of Children's National, in our new Community Benefit Report. "Confronting the current social, economic, and political factors that impact children’s health requires a bold vision – a willingness to challenge the status quo, encourage unconventional approaches, and set ambitious goals." This year's Community Benefit Report documents the $124 million in community benefits Children’s National provided in fiscal year 2013, including making an impact in priority areas like asthma, obesity, and oral health. Read the executive summary.