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Blue Shield of California Foundation: January 2024

Lack of paid family caregiving and medical leave policy at the national level makes the United States a global outlier. In the absence of a national guarantee, more than a dozen states have passed and implemented necessary paid family and medical leave.

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Cara V. James in KFF Health News on Child Care Gaps in Rural America

Grantmakers In Health (GIH) President and CEO Cara V. James was quoted in a KFF Health News article on January 2, 2024, titled “Child Care Gaps in Rural America Threaten to Undercut Small Communities.” The piece outlines the state of inequitable child care access, how this gap negatively impacts the sustainability and longevity of rural communities, and policy aimed at reducing costs and combatting workforce shortages.

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Requests for Proposals

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation & Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan: November 2023

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan announced a call for proposals through the Advancing Maternal Health Equity initiative. Michigan Regional Perinatal Quality Collaboratives and partners can apply to receive support for initiatives aimed at preventing maternal mortality and morbidity.

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Requests for Proposals

The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation: September 2023

Applications for The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation’s 2023 Fall Grant Cycle are now open until October 2. Technical Assistance sessions will be available September 11-25.

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Birth Equity Funders’ Summit: 2022 Report

The 2022 Birth Equity Funders’ Summit brought together over 100 funders in person and 35 virtually to reflect on the role of philanthropy in reducing racial disparities in birth outcomes and identify opportunities to better collaborate and align in service of this goal. This report serves as an overview of the event, as well as offers key takeaways and practical recommendations for funders.

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Reports

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation: January 2023

This report, “A Focus on Health Care: Five Priorities for the Next Administration,” synthesizes the findings from stakeholder interviews, describing five health care priorities for the new governor and legislative leaders to immediately pursue.

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