Taking Risks at a Critical Time
Download the essay written for GIH’s 2010 annual meeting, as well as special guest commentaries by foundation leaders Patricia Baker, Thomas David, Karen Wolk Feinstein, Phillip Gonzalez, and Mark Smith on taking risks.
Where Do We Go From Here? Combating Health Care Disparities in an Era of Reform
There is growing interest in improving the health of racial and ethnic communities of color by going beyond the health care setting to the root causes of poor health and inequality. In the current era of national health care reform, new opportunities may become available to further combat racial and ethnic disparities in health care.
Health and Justice: Health Care for People Involved in the Justice System
Health funders have found that focusing on people entering, in, or emerging from the criminal and juvenile justice systems increases the likelihood of connecting with vulnerable populations that are hard to pull into traditional health interventions.
GIH Bulletin: March 2010
Aetna Foundation, Inc. (Hartford, CT) announced two grants totaling $250,000 as part of its continuing efforts to establish racial and ethnic equity in health and health care.
State and Local Health Departments: Doing More with Support from Foundations
The nation’s public health system is under increasing pressure as state and local health departments are asked to take on more responsibilities with fewer resources. Despite these challenges, there are many opportunities for foundations to work with and strengthen state and local health departments.
GIH Bulletin: February 2010
The Blue Foundation for a Healthy Florida, Inc. (Jacksonville) announced grants to 11 Florida nonprofits as part of its biannual IMPACT Health Care (Improving Access to Health Care) grants program.
Schools as Entry Points for Children’s Mental Health Services
Health grantmakers are in a strong position to support efforts to increase children’s access to mental health services by funding school-based services, building relationships between schools and service providers, disseminating information, and promoting policy change.
GIH Bulletin: January 2010
The California Endowment (Los Angeles) awarded nearly $8 million in grants to several organizations across California to expand the health care safety net for state residents.