Hair Equity Program

Our Hair Equity Program provides hair products for hospital patients and families with all different hair types, including those with curly and coily hair, alternative hair styles, and those who observe religious head coverings. Children’s hospital staff and caregivers are trained to apply these products and help with specific hairstyles, such as locs, braids, and beads. In collaboration with primarily Black- and women-owned businesses, GCH stocks and uses hair products specific to hair textures more common among Black and Brown populations.

Families staying in the hospital are already dealing with a lot of stress. This program will help them maintain their physical health and appearance, prevent damage, breakage, and scalp issues, as well as accommodate families that observe religious covering practices.

We Are Here to Help

• Ask us for supplies that would be helpful for your child's hair.
• Let us know if you need assistance with performing hair care in bed or with removing EEG lead adhesive.
• Feel free to offer suggestions for how we can better partner with you to maintain your child's typical hair routine while in the hospital.

Hair Care Supplies We Offer

Please ask your care team what supplies you need to perform hair care for your hair type. We provide the following hair care supplies:

Hair Equity Program Leaders

• Taylor Muoio, R.N.
  GCH Assistant Nurse Manager
• Tanisha Lewis, M.S., R.N., C.N.L.
  GCH Sr. Clinical Nurse Leader
• Rebecca Kanaley, M.S., R.N., C.P.N., C.N.L.
  GCH Nurse Leader
• Melina Embury, M.S., R.N., C.N.S.
  GCH Nurse Leader
• Saabirah Campo, M.S.
  GCH Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
• Sheniece Martin-Stancil-El, D.N.P., R.N., C.N.L.
  Strong Memorial Hospital Nursing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director