Act Now to Protect Philanthropy, Medicaid, and Snap
Right now, Congress is finalizing a massive budget reconciliation bill that threatens philanthropy’s freedom to give and endangers the health and well-being of many millions of Americans. We are reaching out today to raise awareness of three critical developments in the ongoing budget reconciliation process and to encourage you to act.
Health and Well-Being Threatened in The First 100 Days
Statement from GIH President and CEO Cara V. James on First 100 Days
Power to the People: Advancing Impact Through Participatory Budgeting
Who is best positioned to determine how health funding should be allocated? At the Community Health Commission of Missouri (CHCM), we believe the answer is clear: the people most affected by health disparities.
What It Takes for a Foundation to Achieve Success: Essential Ingredients and Lessons Learned
Create healthy outcomes through lasting systems change for children in the state of Connecticut. This was the charge to the Children’s Fund of Connecticut when it was created 25 years ago as a public charitable foundation.
Promoting Nurturing Care for Our Youngest Children
Early childhood matters. Mounting evidence over the last several decades has demonstrated the importance of the early years to long term health, behavior, and learning.
A Southern Foundation’s Journey towards Equity
Richmond Memorial Health Foundation (RMHF) has been on an arc of change for many years, accelerating integration of an equity approach over the past three.
What’s Coming Up in 2019 for GIH and Health Philanthropy?
In 2019, there are several trends we will be following. These trends show that, in general, funders are grappling with the changing environments of service delivery, health in communities, and organizational effectiveness.
The New York State Health Foundation Report: January 2019
A new New York State Health Foundation-produced data snapshot examines opioid prescribing trends by county in New York from 2010 to 2015.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation: Jan 2019
The study sought to quantify the wait times for outpatient mental health office visits in Massachusetts, better understand the experiences of clients seeking an appointment, and identify facilitators and barriers to accessing mental health services.