Latinos and Health Care: Assets and Opportunities in the South

Latinos and Health Care: Assets and Opportunities in the South was held from May 9-10, 2013 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Optimizing the Role of CBOs in Public Health Insurance Outreach and Enrollment

In 2009 The Colorado Trust launched a three-year, $3.3 million strategy to enroll traditionally hard-to-reach populations of eligible children into public health insurance programs. This webinar described the successes and challenges of that outreach and enrollment strategy, focusing on the findings of a multiyear evaluation study.

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Innovative Crossroads: The Intersection of Creativity, Health, and Aging

Innovative Crossroads: The Intersection of Creativity, Health, and Aging was held on May 1, 2013 in Washington, D.C.

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Leveraging Federal Matching Funds

This webinar reviewed the general concept of matching federal funds, identifying the advantages, the challenges, and a few model approaches.

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Leveraging the BP Settlement Health Outreach Program to Address Disparities in the Gulf Coast

On this webinar, funders learned more about the opportunities to leverage the BP investment to promote health among those affected by the oil spill.

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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs): An Issue at the Heart of the Food/Ag/Health Nexus

This call shared a farmers’ perspective on GMOs, highlighted where the science stands and described why GMOs are a concern for many working in public health.

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U.S. Health in International Perspective: Shorter Lives, Poorer Health

A new report from the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine synthesizes available research, taking an in-depth look at this disadvantage in health and lifespan. On this webinar, we heard from the report’s editors about key findings and discussed implications for the work of health grantmakers.

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2013 GIH Annual Meeting on Health Philanthropy

2013 GIH Annual Meeting on Health Philanthropy was held from March 13-15, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

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Funders Breakfast at the Building a Healthier Future Summit

The funders breakfast at the Building a Healthier Future Summit was held on March 8, 2013 in Washington, D.C.

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Social Innovation Fund

This webinar was an interactive panel discussion, moderated by Grantmakers for Children Youth & Families and Grantmakers In Health that provided the latest update on SIF and see a demonstration of the platform.

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California Environmental Quality Act Reform: A Discussion with Environmental and Public Health

On this webinar, participants learned more about the environmental health and public health communities’ strategy to defend and protect the California Environmental Quality Act.

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Advancing Policy Advocacy through General Operating Support Grants

This audioconference discussed how foundations are effectively managing general operating support grants to advance health policy goals.

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The Intersection of Creativity, Health, and Aging

On this webinar, we explored how creative arts programs programs positively influence health outcomes, how funders are investing in programs, and the opportunities for health funders to collaborate and support this important field of work.

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The Food Safety Modernization Act

On this webinar, funders learned how the FSMA and pending FDA regulations will affect local and regional food systems that are vital to the public’s health now and in the future.

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February Kids’ Access Funders Network Call

On this Kids’ Access Funders Network call participants learned more about the framework that states will use to create EHB plans, the implications for children and families, including children with special health care needs, and next steps.

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Funders Breakfast at the National Summit on Advanced Illness Care: A Roadmap for Transformation

The funders breakfast at the National Summit on Advanced Illness Care: A Roadmap for Transformation was held on January 30, 2013 in Washington, D.C.

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Harnessing National Efforts to Improve Birth Outcomes and Reduce Infant Mortality

On this webinar, participants learned more about national initiatives working to improve birth outcomes and discussed how foundations might engage in these efforts as well as support complementary programs in their regions, states, and communities.

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Integrative Health and Seniors

On this webinar, participants learned more about innovative approaches to health and wellness for seniors.

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Enrolling Young Adults: Outreach and Education Strategies From The Field

This webinar discussed the ways in which health foundations are poised to play a significant role in supporting state and local efforts to enroll all eligible residents into health insurance exchanges.

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Upcoming Events on Advocacy Strategies

Funder Approaches to Addressing the Critical Connection Between Youth Mental Wellness and Financial Wellness

Curious about the connection between mental well-being and financial security during adolescence and young adulthood?

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, most mental health conditions are diagnosed during the same life stage when young people are building the skills and accessing opportunities that shape their financial futures. Mental and financial well-being are deeply interconnected—each influences and reinforces the other.

When young people experience mental wellness, they’re better equipped to manage money, handle stress, make informed decisions, and seek help when needed. At the same time, financial security reduces one of the most common sources of stress that can contribute to anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. Yet, despite these strong linkages, funders often treat mental health and financial well-being as separate priorities.

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Reducing Gun Violence in New Orleans through Cross-Sector Collaboration with Philanthropy

Firearm violence is a preventable public health issue that affects communities across the United States. Yet, rates of exposure vary significantly from one region to another, shaped by socio-economic disparities, demographics, and local gun policies. This webinar explores the role of multi-sector partnerships, including the philanthropic sector, to effectively reduce firearm violence. 

The moderated discussion will be a candid conversation about best practices and key challenges in developing, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining violence intervention programs. Panelists include credible messengers from a community-based organization, local government, and an academic research partner, who are collaborating to reduce violence through community and hospital-based programs in New Orleans, Louisiana. Participants will leave the session with a better understanding of the critical role of philanthropy in advancing efforts to reduce firearm violence, along with insights to facilitate successful cross-sector collaboration.  

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Navigating Birth Justice and Reproductive Equity in Precarious Times: Insights, Challenges, and Strategies for Funders

The birth justice and reproductive equity landscape in the U.S. has continued to shift following the 2022 Dobbs ruling, which overturned Roe v. Wade. In addition to reduced abortion access, communities, birthing people, and the partners working with them are facing growing challenges to reproductive and perinatal care—including uncertainty around Medicaid and other public funding critical to sustaining services. 

This webinar will bring together health funders to share insights, experiences, and challenges encountered while supporting this work in an evolving landscape. The discussion will focus on how s funders are navigating the legal, policy, and funding changes and their investments that center the dignity, safety, and autonomy of birthing people and their communities. 

Please note this webinar will not be recorded as we want this to be a safe space for a candid discussion.  

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