¡Que Viva! Latinos and Health Care in the South

April 21, 2015

The Latino population in the southern United States is flourishing, which offers the region an opportunity to enrich the fabric of their communities with dynamic and vital young families who are eager to thrive. This demographic shift has sparked strategic conversations within health philanthropy about how best to ensure that Latino communities in the southern states have access to quality, affordable health care.

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Healing All Sons and Brothers: Addressing Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Boys and Men of Color

January 20, 2015

Gay, bisexual, and transgender (GBT) boys and men of color face significant stigma and marginalization, based not only on race, but also on gender identity and sexual orientation. As a result, GBT boys and men of color face a number of health inequities, connected to limited access to health care, disproportionate HIV/AIDS rates, inadequate housing, and unsafe schools.

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Health in All Policies: What It Is and What It Means for Health Grantmaking

December 15, 2014

Health in All Policies (HiAP) is an emerging approach to public policymaking, grounded in recognition that the most important determinants of health are outside the reach of the formal health care system. This Issue Focus describes the HiAP concept, its history and evolution, and explores how this approach is poised to influence priorities and programs in the field of health philanthropy.

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Harnessing 21st Century Technological Innovation to Promote Health

October 20, 2014

Technology has progressed by leaps and bounds since the turn of the 21st century, especially for consumers. Digital health innovations are rapidly being imagined, developed, and explored worldwide. While the potential of these technological tools is exhilarating, many questions remain regarding their development, efficacy, implementation, and place in the larger scheme of health grantmaking.

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The Power of Voice: Plenary Addresses from the 2014 GIH Annual Meeting

August 18, 2014

Read the 2014 annual meeting plenary remarks by Nadine Burke Harris, Alan Jenkins, and Wayne Jonas.

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2014 Terrance Keenan Award Speech

May 28, 2014

The following remarks are from former California HealthCare Foundation President and CEO Mark Smith’s acceptance speech upon receiving The Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy on March 6, 2014.

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Addressing the Health Needs of LGBT Elders

May 19, 2014

This Issue Focus article is adapted from an October 30, 2013 GIH webinar discussing the health issues and challenges face by LGBT elders and how grantmakers are supporting efforts to improve related services, policies, and research.

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Enrolling the Young Uninsured

March 24, 2014

From the outset, enrolling young and healthy adults in health insurance coverage was considered critical to the success of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Anticipating the enrollment challenges and recognizing the importance of successfully meeting them, many of the groups involved with ACA implementation include a special emphasis on the young uninsured in their work.

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The Power of Voice

March 5, 2014

It is tradition for GIH to ask grantmakers to share their thoughts on the annual meeting theme, this year’s being The Power of Voice. We invite you to read these guest commentaries, along with the GIH essay written by Faith Mitchell.

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