Erasing the Color Line: Philanthropy’s Role in Eliminating Health Disparities

This resource portfolio on racial and ethnic health disparities contains two-page articles on the following topics: poverty, racism, environmental health, access, healthy behaviors, mental health, workforce diversity, cultural competency, men, women, children, and aging populations.  It also includes a resource list of organizations working on health disparities, key Web sites, and articles.

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Terrorism and Meeting the Needs of the Nation’s Children

The events of 9/11 and the ongoing threat of terrorism have had a profound effect on all Americans. Moreover, the systems responsible for responding in the event of a terrorist act, such as health and public safety, are less prepared to address the needs of children than other populations. This Issue Focus looks at strategies funders can use to incorporate the needs of children into emergency preparedness planning by involving schools, hospital pediatric departments, and other youth-serving organizations.

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Healthy Behaviors: Addressing Chronic Disease at Its Roots

The development and progression of many chronic diseases are linked to unhealthy behaviors, particularly cigarette smoking and use of other tobacco products, poor diet, and lack of regular exercise. This Issue Focus highlights the many ways that health grantmakers across the country are mobilizing communities, employers, schools, families, and individuals to move toward healthier behaviors.

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Congress Considering Legislation to Change Payout Calculations

This GIH Issue Focus examines how health foundations would be impacted as Congress considers legislation to change payout calculations.

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Lost in the Translation: The Role of Language and Culture in the Health Care Setting

This two-page Issue Focus article discusses the importance of addressing language and culture in the health care setting and highlights key opportunities for grantmakers.

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The Nation’s Leading Health Indicators: Measuring Progress, Taking Action

This resource portfolio provides profiles on each of the nation’s leading health indicators, as well as an overview highlighting GIH resources on this topic.

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Children’s Mental Health: Prevention, Early Intervention, and Treatment

Each year, 1 in 10 American children experiences a mental illness severe enough to cause some impairment in the child’s ability to function in school, family, and community settings.  Yet only a small proportion of those in need receive treatment.

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Helping Youngsters in Child Care Stay Healthy and Safe

This GIH Issue Focus tackles health and safety issues in child care settings, and outlines opportunities for grantmakers.

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Death of the Magic Bullet: Examining Antibiotic Resistance

This GIH Issue Focus examines antibiotic resistance and explores opportunities for health funders.

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Access to Dental Health Services: It’s Not Just About Pretty Smiles

This GIH Issue Focus shares strategies that foundations are using to address access to dental health services.

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