Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs): An Issue at the Heart of the Food/Ag/Health Nexus

This call shared a farmers’ perspective on GMOs, highlighted where the science stands and described why GMOs are a concern for many working in public health.

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U.S. Health in International Perspective: Shorter Lives, Poorer Health

A new report from the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine synthesizes available research, taking an in-depth look at this disadvantage in health and lifespan. On this webinar, we heard from the report’s editors about key findings and discussed implications for the work of health grantmakers.

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2013 GIH Annual Meeting on Health Philanthropy

2013 GIH Annual Meeting on Health Philanthropy was held from March 13-15, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

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Funders Breakfast at the Building a Healthier Future Summit

The funders breakfast at the Building a Healthier Future Summit was held on March 8, 2013 in Washington, D.C.

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Social Innovation Fund

This webinar was an interactive panel discussion, moderated by Grantmakers for Children Youth & Families and Grantmakers In Health that provided the latest update on SIF and see a demonstration of the platform.

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California Environmental Quality Act Reform: A Discussion with Environmental and Public Health

On this webinar, participants learned more about the environmental health and public health communities’ strategy to defend and protect the California Environmental Quality Act.

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Advancing Policy Advocacy through General Operating Support Grants

This audioconference discussed how foundations are effectively managing general operating support grants to advance health policy goals.

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The Intersection of Creativity, Health, and Aging

On this webinar, we explored how creative arts programs programs positively influence health outcomes, how funders are investing in programs, and the opportunities for health funders to collaborate and support this important field of work.

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The Food Safety Modernization Act

On this webinar, funders learned how the FSMA and pending FDA regulations will affect local and regional food systems that are vital to the public’s health now and in the future.

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February Kids’ Access Funders Network Call

On this Kids’ Access Funders Network call participants learned more about the framework that states will use to create EHB plans, the implications for children and families, including children with special health care needs, and next steps.

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Funders Breakfast at the National Summit on Advanced Illness Care: A Roadmap for Transformation

The funders breakfast at the National Summit on Advanced Illness Care: A Roadmap for Transformation was held on January 30, 2013 in Washington, D.C.

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Harnessing National Efforts to Improve Birth Outcomes and Reduce Infant Mortality

On this webinar, participants learned more about national initiatives working to improve birth outcomes and discussed how foundations might engage in these efforts as well as support complementary programs in their regions, states, and communities.

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