GIH Bulletin: August 2011

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Foundation (Jacksonville) announced intended funding for Florida-based nonprofits that will address childhood obesity throughout the state.

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Myths and Facts about Complementary and Alternative Medicine

The world of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) may seem mystifying to funders. In this era of health reform – with a renewed emphasis on prevention and wellness – it may be the perfect time for philanthropy to explore its opportunities.

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GIH Bulletin: July 2011

Allegany Franciscan Ministries (Palm Harbor, FL) awarded grants totaling $894,350 to 59 nonprofit community organizations, most of which serve residents of various counties throughout Florida.

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Annual Report 2010

This annual report looks back on 2010 and briefly summarizes highlights of the year and key facts about GIH’s operations and governance.

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Prevention: Keystone in the Architecture of Health Reform

The passage of the Affordable Care Act elevates the priority of public health and prevention efforts through new funds for health promotion activities, requirements to cover preventive services, and a national framework to view health through the lens of wellness and chronic disease prevention.

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GIH Bulletin: June 2011

BHHS Legacy Foundation (Phoenix, AZ) has pledged to donate up to $50,000 for relief efforts pursuant to this year’s recent tornadoes and severe storms.

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Connecting Kids to Coverage

State Medicaid programs and CHIP play a crucial role in providing coverage for low- and moderate-income children. Together, they provide access to preventive and primary care services to over one-third of all children and nearly 60 percent of low-income children.

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2011 Terrance Keenan Award Acceptance Speech

Read the acceptance speech of Drew Altman, head of The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, upon receiving the 2011 Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy. He shares his thoughts on what foundations should be, concerns about the field, the theory of change, and his experience transforming Kaiser into what it is today.

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GIH Bulletin: May 2011

Aetna Foundation (Hartford, CT) allocated a total of $454,000 to four programs that provide medical and scientific educational opportunities for middle school, college, and medical school students from minority populations.

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Guide to Impact Investing (2011)

This guide provides a framework to help funders think strategically about the potential of impact investing, part of a growing practice that incorporates environmental, social, and governance criteria into investment decisionmaking.

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