Remembering John W. Murphy, Former Leader of the Flinn Foundation and an Early Supporter of Grantmakers In Health
Grantmakers In Health (GIH) mourns the loss of John W. Murphy, a founding member and former board chair of GIH, and 1999 recipient of the Terrance Keenan Leadership Award. He died on October 22, 2025, at age 88. Murphy was a visionary leader and transformative force in health philanthropy, serving as the former President and…
Advancing Health Beyond Health Care: How Policy Wins in Texas Reflect Philanthropic Strategy
At Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF), our vision is to build healthy communities for all by focusing on health beyond the walls of the doctor’s office. In 2024, we launched a new strategic framework that centers on three major action areas: health and health care services, healthy communities, and health policies. Across these areas, we also are prioritizing food and nutrition security, maternal health, and diabetes prevention, as these are critical levers for improving health outcomes in Texas.
GIH Health Policy Update Newsletter
An Exclusive Resource for Funding Partners
The Health Policy Update is a newsletter produced in collaboration with Leavitt Partnersi and Trust for America’s Health. Drawing on GIH’s policy priorities outlined in our policy agenda and our strategic objective of increasing our policy and advocacy presence, the Health Policy Update provides GIH Funding Partners with a range of federal health policy news.
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky Report: April 2017
Kentuckians in 59 counties who were looking for coverage through the health insurance marketplace during the recent open enrollment period could choose plans from just one company, according to a report released by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.
Healthy Water, Healthy People
When it comes to our health, we tend to take water for granted. But as we have been reminded recently, failures within our fragile water systems can quickly become public health disasters. What is worse is that the people who are hit hardest typically live in our most vulnerable communities.
Igniting a Women’s Health Activist Movement—WHAM!
We at the Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF) are not content to let this activist roar go silent. That is why we recently launched the Women’s Health Activist Movement Global (WHAM Global), a network to empower and cultivate female leaders who advance health care systems that are transparent, respectful, accountable, and equitable.
Ron Pollack to Be Honored with Andy Hyman Award for Advocacy
Ron Pollack, Founding Executive Director of Families USA, will receive Grantmaker In Health’s 2017 Andy Hyman Award for Advocacy. The award recognized advocacy grantees who embody a commitment to principled action, leadership to advance social change, and dedication to making progress in policy and practice despite challenging political environments.
Chet Hewitt to Be Honored with Terrance Keenan Leadership Award
Chet Hewitt, President and CEO of the Sierra Health Foundation, will receive Grantmakers In Health’s 2017 Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy. The award recognizes outstanding grantmakers whose work is distinguished by leadership, innovation, and outstanding achievement.
Philanthropy @ Work – Grants and Programs – March 2017
The latest on grants and programs from the field.