Riley Children’s Health has launched The Office of Community & Child Health (OCCH), a new initiative designed to improve health outcomes for children and families in Marion County.
The initiative will focus on investing in community-rooted programs, expanding access to care and focusing on prevention.
The OCCH was made possible by a landmark gift from Julie Wood of the Tom and Julie Wood Family Foundation. The donation is one of the largest contributions to Riley Children’s Foundation’s Every Child Deserves Riley campaign, which aims to extend health care beyond the walls of the hospital into neighborhoods across Central Indiana.
“Our family has always believed that giving back is both a responsibility and a privilege,” said Julie Wood. “This gift is about making sure children and famil