Supporting Communities to Leverage Federal Food and Nutrition Opportunities

Leaders from the field explored the current federal options to support food access and nutrition and how philanthropy can better help support communities. 

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Preventing Toxic Petrochemical Rail Disasters

During this webinar, speakers provided an overview of the key stakeholders involved in determining rail safety, the state and federal hazardous materials transport policies that govern their actions, and recommendations for immediate and decisive action by government and industry.

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State Policies to Improve Maternal and Infant Health

During this session, participants learned more about the state policy landscape related to maternal and infant health and explore how health funders can advance health-promoting policies.

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Multisector Plans for Aging: A Global Perspective

Grantmakers In Aging and Grantmakers In Health convened a conversation around planning efforts worldwide, philanthropy’s role in catalyzing multi-sector plans, and the feasibility of a national U.S. plan for aging.

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CalAIM, Street Medicine, and Homeless Services

This webinar focused on the intersection of CalAIM and street medicine—an emerging movement to provide direct care services to homeless individuals.

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Protecting Public Health and Safety in the Event of Toxic Petrochemical Rail Disasters

During this webinar, participants heard from public health experts and leaders providing real-time guidance for ground-zero and near-field communities impacted by events in East Palestine, Ohio, who, over the past decade, have championed responsive public safety policies for the Ohio River Valley region and other industrialized high-risk areas in the US.

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Exploring GIH’s Policy Priorities for 2023

During this session, participants learned more about GIH’s public policy goals and objectives for 2023 and provided input on our activities to advance these priorities.

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COVID-19 Year Four: Implications for Philanthropy

Moderated by CDP’s President and CEO, Patty McIlreavy, the panel discussed how COVID-19 changed the giving landscape over the past three years and explored future needs. Speakers discussed the difficult nature of the intersection of COVID-19 with disasters and complex humanitarian emergencies, as well as the positive trends that emerged because of the high needs stemming from the pandemic.

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Opportunities for Philanthropic Investment in Rural Connectivity and Broadband

Grantmakers In Health and Appalachia Funders Network discussed examples of philanthropic investment in rural broadband connectivity, a key component of rural infrastructure that supports health, employment, and education.

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CEO Working Group Webinar

Leaders in the field will discuss the role funders can play to improve the health of undocumented immigrants, including opportunities to extend health care coverage.

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Strengthening Climate, Health, and Equity Work in the Midwest

This meeting gathered representatives from philanthropy, government, health and environmental sectors, and grassroots and community groups in the Midwest for learning, relationship-building, and information-sharing.

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Rural Investment Models for Substance Use Disorder Recovery Ecosystems

Grantmakers In Health and New York Funders Alliance explored funding models that boost multi-sector support systems for people in recovery from substance use disorders in rural communities.

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Promoting the Health and Well-being of Immigrant Workers in Rural Communities

During this webinar, we held a discussion with immigrant justice movement leaders on how they are working to protect the health, safety, and well-being of immigrant workers in rural communities.

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2022 Fall Forum

Each fall, GIH offers programming designed for funders with a strong interest in health policy. These meetings, collectively known as the Fall Forum, are an excellent opportunity for funders with a strong interest in health policy to get up-to-speed on current issues, interact with leading thinkers, and connect with their grantmaking peers.

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White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health – Funder Debrief Working Session

Join us to discover key action steps funders can take in follow-up to the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.

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Gender-Affirming Care 101

Participants learned what gender-affirming care is and is not the challenges it faces, and philanthropy’s relevance.

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Birth Equity Funders’ Summit: It’s Time for Collaborative Action on Birth Equity

Join us for a free-to-attend, action-oriented national convening focused on informing and mobilizing funders concerned about birth equity. The Birth Equity Funders’ Summit will take place October 25-27, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia, following the Mom and Baby Action Network (M-BAN) Summit on October 24 and 25.

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Resourcing Midwest Health Sector Work on Climate Change and Health Equity

This meeting will explore the current landscape of federal funding for Midwestern health-focused work on climate impacts and solutions.

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Leveraging Federal Funding for Climate Justice in Midwestern Frontline Communities

This meeting will discuss pathways for federal resources with high relevance for climate justice work in the Midwest, with a focus on funding managed by the US Environmental Protection Agency.

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The Future of Access to Reproductive Health Services

In this 90-minute webinar, participants discussed the decision’s impact on reproductive health services across the country and explored the roles funders can play in this moment.

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Upcoming Events on Behavioral Health

GIH Events

Firearm Violence Prevention Learning Community: Centering Community Leadership

This second virtual convening of the Firearm Violence Prevention Learning Community will focus on the critical importance of community leadership in crafting and implementing firearm violence prevention efforts.

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One Year Later: Medicaid Enrollment After the End of the Public Health Emergency

Join this webinar to hear about the status of Medicaid enrollment one year after the public health emergency ended.

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NCOA Age + Action 2024

Hosted by the National Council on Aging. Grantmakers In Health (GIH) and our partners at Grantmakers In Aging (GIA) encourage funders to join us at the 2024 Age + Action conference taking place in Arlington, VA, on May 6 – 8, 2024.

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