For Duke Pediatrics to care for every single child and our community as a whole, we work with community partners and collaborative efforts to educate and mobilize the public, community groups, and policy makers around child and adolescent health issues.
Volunteering
Duke Pediatrics has a long history of volunteering locally in Durham and its surrounding cities to help build a better and stronger community for children and their families.
Habitat for Humanity
Ronald McDonald House
Diaper Bank of North Carolina
Teddy Bear Hospital
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
Outreach in Schools
Advocacy
Whether we are participating in a walk-a-thon for a charity or engaging with government officials to improve children’s health care, Duke Pediatrics advocates for every child.
Government Advocacy at State & National Levels
Support Non-Profits that Champion Children
Bring Awareness to Keep Kids Safe & Healthy
Community Support
We work with community partners to foster a healthier way of life for children. One example is the Duke Healthy Lifestyles Food Market. Since its inception in 2020, it has provided over 10,000 bags of groceries as well as healthy food for over 36,000 household members.
Duke Healthy Lifestyles Food Market
Bull City Fit
Educate and Engage at Community Events