Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy Report

This resource provides an overview of the Department of Health and Human Services report on children’s health released on September 9, 2025.

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Department of Health and Human Services Reorganization and Reductions: Explaining the State of Play

This issue brief provides an overview of the current status of the reorganization and Reductions in Force (RIF) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help funders understand the impact on their work and engage in the current policy landscape.

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Developing the Culture for Long-Term Success

As part of GIH’s ongoing work to support new conversion foundations, we invited Kim Moore, founding President of United Health Ministry Fund, to share insights and advice on starting a health foundation.

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Call for Nominations: 2017 Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy

Nominate an outstanding health grantmaker to receive the 2017 Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, November 4, 2016.

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Age-Friendly Communities: Cross-sector Collaboration at Work

For our communities to thrive and work for residents of all ages, we need to promote and support inclusive processes for engagement—processes that focus on improving communities for everyone as they age.

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Supporting Young Men and Boys of Color: Targeting as a Case for Health Equity

RWJF has long recognized that conditions such as poverty and violence negatively affect health. Conversely, factors such as good education and economic opportunity, safe streets, and supportive social networks lead to better health outcomes.

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GIH to Identify New Site for 2017 Annual Conference

Grantmakers In Health (GIH) represents hundreds of philanthropic organizations from across the country. These foundations and corporate giving programs are deeply committed to health, equity, fairness, and opportunity for all people.

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Increasing Access to Oral Health Care in Missouri: One Funder’s Approach

The Missouri Foundation for Health began to address better access to oral health care for their region in 2013 by expanding the capacity and infrastructure of the state’s oral health system. The success of their initiative is a result of the development of partnerships and eliciting community input, and is an ideal model for foundations in other areas.

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