2015 Terrance Keenan Award Speech by Gail Christopher

Gail Christopher, Vice President for Policy and Senior Advisor at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, is honored with the 2015 Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy. Listen to the podcast of her acceptance speech “Do All Lives Matter?” delivered at the 2015 GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy.   GIH established the Terrance Keenan Award…

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2015 GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy

The 2015 GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy was held from March 4-6, 2015 in Austin, Texas.

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The LGBT Health Funding Summit

The LGBT Health Funding Summit was held January 27-28, 2015 in New York, New York.

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

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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Climate Change, Equity, and Health: How Funders Can Make a Difference

This webinar explored climate change through the lens of the social determinants of health; the long-term and immediate health and equity benefits of climate change strategies; and the ways in which health, equity, and environmental funders can intensify their impact.

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

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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Building a Movement to Improve the Lives of Boys and Men of Color

This webinar explored why there is an urgent need to bring attention to the life outcomes of boys and men of color and how health funders can connect their grantmaking to broader efforts across the country.

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White House Briefing: Low-Wage and Immigrant Women’s Work

White House Briefing: Low-Wage and Immigrant Women’s Work was held November 13, 2013 in Washington, D.C.

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Harnessing 21st Century Technological Innovation to Promote Health

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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Advancing Health Equity through Digital Storytelling

This webinar examined how digital storytelling practices are being used to improve health outcomes, influence decision makers, and amplify the voices of vulnerable communities.

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