Remembering Patricia Mathews, Founding President and CEO of Northern Virginia Health Foundation
Grantmakers In Health (GIH) is saddened to learn of the recent passing of Patricia Mathews, a longtime fixture in health philanthropy and a former member of the GIH board of directors. Please join us in celebrating Patricia Mathews’ memory, as well as her many contributions to the field of health philanthropy and GIH.
Responsible Exits: Insights from Three Funders
Grantmakers In Health’s Maya Schane spoke with Stephanie Teleki of The California Health Care Foundation, Laila Bell of The Skillman Foundation, and Jaime Vazquez of The Pew Charitable Trusts about their recently published article in The Foundation Review, “When Shift Happens: Navigating Toward a Framework for Responsible Philanthropic Exits.”
GIH Health Policy Update Newsletter
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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.
New York State Health Foundation Report: January 2017
A new NYSHealth-funded report in the Consumer Reports January 2017 issue offers ratings of health cost estimator tools, both nationally and New York State-specific.
Facing Addiction
Philanthropy has an important role to play in addressing addiction. Substance misuse likely intersects and impacts most funders’ priorities. Recognizing these linkages offers an opportunity to think differently, forge new partnerships, and support community efforts that catalyze the cultural shift needed to reduce stigma and truly integrate behavioral health into all systems of care.
Building a Field for Health Equity Advocacy: Reflections from a Grantee-Driven Approach
The Colorado Trust believes that all Coloradans should have fair and equal opportunities to lead healthy, productive lives regardless of race, ethnicity, income, or where we live.
GIH Announces New Board Members
Michelle A. Larkin and Elizabeth Ripley have been elected to the GIH board of directors. Their terms begin in March 2017.
Philanthropy @ Work – Grants and Programs – December 2016
The latest on grants and programs from the field.
Philanthropy @ Work – Transitions – December 2016
The latest on transitions from the field.





