Connected Communities Health Initiative

Understanding and Addressing the Childhood Chronic Disease Crisis: Prevention and Action in Primary Care Practice

A 2025-2026 Webinar Series for Health Centers and the Primary Care Community

Childhood chronic diseases are on the rise—threatening the health and future of the next generation. The Connected Communities Health Initiative is launching a national webinar series to help Health Centers respond to this urgent crisis.

Through interactive webinar sessions, staff of Health Centers, PCAs, and HCCNs will gain the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to address the root causes of childhood chronic disease. Building upon HHS’ “Make Our Children Healthy Again” Assessment Report (May 2025), sessions will explore prevention, environmental and dietary risk factors, behavioral health in the digital age, medication overuse, and the role of data and partnerships in driving change.

Participants will learn how to:

• Understand the latest trends in childhood chronic disease impacting health center patients

• Apply MAHA findings to quality improvement, population health management, and integrated care

• Use actionable tools, screenings, and data strategies to strengthen prevention and care in primary care practice

• Leverage PCA and HCCN support to scale innovations across the health center network

Each webinar will include expert presenters, case examples, and opportunities for Q&A. On-demand recordings and supplemental resources will also be available.