ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
Our Mission is to reduce disparities in children’s health and education outcomes by promoting equity in the delivery of quality health care. We will achieve this goal by advocating for a community-based, culturally specific, Center for Excellence in Health. Children will receive care that promotes health and wellbeing, prevents illness and treats existing health issues with evidenced-based quality national standards.
OUR VISION
Our Vision is to merge health and children’s education as they are inseparable and dependent on each other. We envision the Center of Excellence in Health to be an extension, of the schools’ campuses; all working together to improve access to quality treatment and health care communication. We foresee inclusion of holistic modalities, such as a youth development program, designs that reduce climate change, and a plant-based nutritional program.
Two diseases that our children are heavily burdened with are uncontrolled asthma and obesity. State of the art specialty clinics for Asthma Management and Obesity Treatment will decrease the disparate rates of asthma related emergencies and hospitalizations, therefore children will have fewer days of missed school. Family focused Obesity treatment is an approach that decreases the risk of developing asthma, diabetes and cardiac-vascular diseases within the entire family system.
At the youth development program, children will have access to recreational activities tailored for children with asthma, such as a swimming pool with swimming lessons. There will be a plant-based nutritional focus to promote optimal immune functioning and normal weight. Children will receive mentoring to develop self-care efficacy, leadership skills, academic and vocational goals, and an appreciation for civic engagement. Parent coaches will be available to assist caregivers in learning skills that facilitate health and wellbeing in their children.
The multi-purpose building will also provide access to the community for wellness activities, such as a climate-controlled garden space, concert area and walking/jogging paths.
Our Team
Bridget Maley
Bridget Maley is a doctorally prepared registered nurse. Bridget has been practicing nursing for 26 years with a focus on education and maternal child outcomes. Bridget's interests include working with children and families in an urban environment to improve health outcomes and decrease disparities in health and education.
Kathleen Falk
Kathleen Falk is a doctorally prepared Family Nurse Practitioner with 40 years of experience in working with children and families within central Brooklyn. Kathleen interests include developing programs that promote children’s social and emotional skills and improve school attendance. A sample of her community projects are: Nurse-Mentor Program for Children Whose Parents are in Prison; and Asthma Education Initiative.