Healthy Water, Healthy People
When it comes to our health, we tend to take water for granted. But as we have been reminded recently, failures within our fragile water systems can quickly become public health disasters. What is worse is that the people who are hit hardest typically live in our most vulnerable communities.
Igniting a Women’s Health Activist Movement—WHAM!
We at the Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF) are not content to let this activist roar go silent. That is why we recently launched the Women’s Health Activist Movement Global (WHAM Global), a network to empower and cultivate female leaders who advance health care systems that are transparent, respectful, accountable, and equitable.
Ron Pollack to Be Honored with Andy Hyman Award for Advocacy
Ron Pollack, Founding Executive Director of Families USA, will receive Grantmaker In Health’s 2017 Andy Hyman Award for Advocacy. The award recognized advocacy grantees who embody a commitment to principled action, leadership to advance social change, and dedication to making progress in policy and practice despite challenging political environments.
Chet Hewitt to Be Honored with Terrance Keenan Leadership Award
Chet Hewitt, President and CEO of the Sierra Health Foundation, will receive Grantmakers In Health’s 2017 Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy. The award recognizes outstanding grantmakers whose work is distinguished by leadership, innovation, and outstanding achievement.
Philanthropy @ Work – Grants and Programs – March 2017
The latest on grants and programs from the field.
Philanthropy @ Work – Transitions – March 2017
The latest on transitions from the field.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation RFP: March 2017
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) Foundation announced its Healthy Communities 2017 funding opportunity: Health Equity in Action.
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Report: March 2017
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation, through its Health Equity Roundtable initiative, released a report that identifies numerous areas in which the health care system in Greater Boston fails the needs of transgender individuals.
Mat-Su Health Foundation Report: March 2017
The Mat-Su Health Foundation has published the findings of its 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The report, “Health is Where We Live, Learn, Work and Play,” identified the top factors that affect the health of local residents.
Maine Health Access Foundation Report: March 2017
A new report released by the Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF) and the University of Southern Maine, Mental Health Status and Access to Health Care Service for Adults in Maine, describes how adults 18 and older in Maine who report depression and poor mental health have many barriers to getting health care.