2011 GIH Annual Meeting on Health Philanthropy

Looking ahead over the next 10 years, how will philanthropy contribute to shaping a healthier future for our children, families, and communities? Will our work produce measurable improvements in health and well-being? Will it reverse our country’s disturbing health trends?   

The 2011 Grantmakers In Health (GIH) Annual Meeting on Health Philanthropy Creating a Healthier Future for Our Kids, Families, and Communities will challenge grantmakers to envision a healthier future for children, families, and communities by working on many fronts: creating communities that support healthy choices, promoting healthy behaviors; improving access to physical and behavioral health services; building a safe, equitable, and value-based system of care; and turning knowledge into practice. Health and well-being are shaped by complex and interrelated forces. Knowing this, how can we ensure our communities are healthy places to live? And how do we work collectively to reach this goal? Today, it is more important than ever for grantmakers to take action, create change, and achieve better health for all.  

As in 2010, GIH’s annual meeting will be a retreat-like gathering. It will provide multiple opportunities for peer-to-peer discussions, and sessions will be designed to encourage direct and open exchange.  More information will be posted as it becomes available.