Community Water Fluoridation: Lessons for Improving Philanthropic Policy Advocacy
This webinar discussed where community water fluoridation stands today, the lessons learned for philanthropy, how policy campaigns can successfully engage on public health issues in a bipartisan manner, and recommendations for next steps to continue moving community water fluoridation efforts forward.
The Health Care Priorities of the New Administration
On this webinar, three of the nation’s foremost health care policy experts shared their thoughts on the federal government’s current health care priorities, as well as their recommendations for how philanthropy might contribute to the process.
Hospitals and Health Systems as Drivers of a Health-Promoting Economy
This webinar was about The Democracy Collaborative’s Hospitals Aligned for Healthy Communities toolkit series and we heard from three health systems that are focused on inclusive local hiring, procurement, and place-based investment.
The Changing Health Policy Landscape
Attendees of the Families USA Health Action Conference from February 16-18 in Washington, DC, were invited to sit down with GIH President and CEO Faith Mitchell and staff for an open dialogue about the changing health policy landscape.
ACA Repeal and Replace: What Comes Next?
How can funders respond to the rapid changes being made to the Affordable Care Act? This call provided timely information about efforts to repeal and replace the health law and a conversation about the potential roles for philanthropy in continuing to support coverage and access.
Advancing Mental Health and Addiction Solutions
Advancing Mental Health and Addiction Solutions was held on February 9, 2017 in Washington, D.C.
Family Caregiving: New Horizons for Caring Across America
This webinar discussed a recent National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine report Caring Across America, promising approaches and some ways in which we all can play a role in the solution.
Looking Ahead to 2017: What’s in Store for Medicaid
This webinar took a deeper dive into the implications of eliminating the Medicaid expansion and capping federal Medicaid funding through block grants or per capita caps, highlighting potential implications for programs targeted to vulnerable populations, including those with substance abuse disorders and serious mental illness, former inmates, and a growing elderly population.
The Election’s Implications for CHIP and Children’s Coverage
Attendees discussed the election’s implications for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and children’s coverage.
Involving Youth in Efforts to Improve Population Health
In this webinar, listeners learned about how young people are catalyzing and contributing to initiatives that are focused on policy and community change.
Trump’s Presidency and the New Congress: What the Future Holds for Immigrants and Refugees
This webinar grounded funders in the immediate concerns of immigrant and refugee communities; provided early analyses of the policy and political landscape including the new Congress; and offered a preview of plans to protect due process and fundamental rights at the local, state, and federal levels.
The Election’s Impact on Medicaid
In this webinar–given the results of the general election–the focus of this strategic conversation shifted to a preliminary discussion on the future of Medicaid.
Adapting Your Health Reform-Related Grantmaking Post-Election
Funders participated in a strategic call and heard early thinking on health reform-related grantmaking in the wake of the recent election.
Strength in Numbers: Building Coalitions to Advance Policy Change
The 2016 GIH Fall Forum was held on November 15, 2016 in Washington, D.C.
Chronic Absenteeism: What Are We Missing?
This webinar explained why chronic absenteeism is of interest to health funders, how philanthropy and federal agencies are tackling the issue, and how foundations and corporate giving programs can become involved in driving solutions.
Upcoming Events on Population Health
Philanthropy’s Role in Protecting Public Health
In recent months, negative sentiment and rhetoric against our country’s public health system has led to a variety of policy decisions, ranging from defunding local public health departments to undercutting and dismantling key systems and infrastructure. These actions will have profound and far-reaching consequences for our nation’s health. Join this call to discuss the impact of recent state and federal actions on local health departments, how health funders are investing in their communities’ public health, and what grantmakers can do to protect public health. Speakers include Lori Freeman of National Association of County & City Health Officials, Avital Havusha of New York Health Foundation, and Brian Williams of Missouri Foundation for Health.
CEO Working Group Webinar
Grantmakers In Health is pleased to convene the CEO Working Group to discuss challenges in our work and opportunities for collaboration as we move forward to achieve our health missions under the new administration.
CEO Working Group Webinar
Grantmakers In Health is pleased to convene the CEO Working Group to discuss challenges in our work and opportunities for collaboration as we move forward to achieve our health missions under the new administration.