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.
HealthSpark Foundation
Learn more about HealthSpark Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.
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.
Philanthropy @ Work – Transitions – August 2016
The latest on transitions from the field.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation RFP: August 2016
e Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholars program is part of the Foundation’s Leadership for Better Health theme, which aims to ensure that the nation has a diverse, well-trained leadership and workforce to build a Culture of Health across this country, in which good health flourishes across all demographics and where being as healthy as possible and staying that way are esteemed social values, and where everyone has access to affordable, quality health care.