Exploring the Tides Foundation’s Efforts to Support Civic Engagement and Protect Reproductive Health
Funders can play a major role in promoting a healthy democracy, and increasingly, grantmakers like the Tides Foundation are investing in civic engagement. To learn more about Tides’ work in this area, along with their support of ballot initiatives on reproductive health, Grantmakers In Health’s Miranda Wesley spoke with the Tides Foundation’s Program Officer of Civic Engagement and Democracy, Beth Huang.
Addressing the Heart of Inequity: Tackling Cardiovascular Disease in Underserved Communities
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally and in the United States, with a disproportionate impact on underserved communities. To discuss the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation’s focused strategy on addressing these disparities and driving equitable access to cardiology care, Grantmaker In Health’s Miranda Wesley spoke with the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation’s Senior Program Director, Adrienne Gonzalez.
New Research Can Help Health and Housing Experts Arrive at a Common Messaging Frame
We have more evidence than ever before that housing is one of the most important social determinants of health and one of the most efficient platforms for improving health outcomes. In February, Enterprise Community Partners released new research conducted in conjunction with the Center for Outcomes Research and Education, which provided quantitative evidence of the long-term positive impact that affordable housing has on health outcomes for the most vulnerable and difficult to serve.
The Value of Health Impact Assessments in Housing
Although many of the links between unsafe housing conditions and health—such as lead paint, mold, and rodents—are well-known, there are other, less obvious, connections between the places people live and their health.
In 2017, Boston Will Be the Place to Be
2017 is GIH’s 35th anniversary, and leadership is on our minds. In the 35 years since we were founded, the landscape of health philanthropy has changed dramatically.
2017 GIH Annual Conference: Call for Proposals
We invite you to help shape GIH’s 2017 annual conference. Proposals must be submitted by Friday September 30, 2016.
Call for Nominations: 2017 Andy Hyman Award for Advocacy
GIH invites you to nominate individuals for the 2017 Andy Hyman Award for Advocacy.
Philanthropy @ Work – Grants and Programs – August 2016
The latest on grants and programs from the field.