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Improving the wellness of young people requires both addressing the social determinants of health and persistent public health threats such as childhood obesity, vaping, food insecurity and mental health issues. In addition, the medical community is increasingly focused on addressing adverse childhood experiences, such as experiencing violence or abuse in the home or living with a parent who misuses drugs or alcohol. As part of this effort, many children’s hospitals are partnering with schools, food banks, and local organizations and businesses to meet community-specific needs, such as offering easier access to care and healthier food options for those in need. This session will explore innovative partnerships that are making a difference for kids and families, as well as the ingredients of successful community collaborations and proven strategies for ensuring equitable care for all. PANEL: --Cynthia Cross, M.D., FAAP, Division Chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital --Michelle Ann Lopez, MD, Assistant Professor, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital --Monica Mitchell, PhD, Senior Director, Community Relation, Cincinnati Children's --Greta Todd, Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Community Affairs, St. Louis Children's Hospital This webinar is part of Pediatric Priorities: Improving Children’s Health, a virtual event series from U.S. News & World Report, developed with support from Texas Children’s Hospital. Hear from leading experts on urgent issues in pediatric health and what children’s hospital executives, pediatric providers and key community stakeholders can do to improve the well-being of America’s young people in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the national youth mental health crisis and more. For more information, visit usnews.com/pediatricpriorities.