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Letter from the President, Views from the Field, Grantmaker Focus, and more…
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October 2019
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In September, I delivered a keynote speech at the Annual Mobile Health Clinic Conference of the Mobile Healthcare Association, and the occasion was an opportunity for me to learn more about the contributions of mobile clinics to population health and the delivery of safety-net services.
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Foundations deserve tremendous credit for helping millions of families in America obtain basic access to health care. It started with children. Soon after Senators Hatch (R-UT) and Kennedy (D-MA) passed the Children’s Health Insurance Program in 1997, foundations across America helped policymakers develop and implement innovative strategies to enroll eligible children.
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There is a widespread and dangerous popular misconception that permeates our society that aging and despair—and even depression—go hand in hand. One of the most drastic consequences of such marginalization is the resultant isolation and feelings of burdensomeness that, when exacerbated with key risk factors, may drive suicide in older adults.
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“We know that health and well-being are influenced by factors such as race/ethnicity, place, and socio-economic status long before individuals enter a doctor’s office. For that reason, much of our work aims to address social factors that influence health through the integration and coordination of care and services. By supporting integration, we aim to provide individuals and families with the full range of resources and supports that they need to thrive.”
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GIH NEWS
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Remembering Catherine McDermott
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Catherine McDermott, who was the founding president and CEO of GIH, died in September, in Larchmont, NY. She was 80 years old. Catherine was a foundation liaison officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation when the idea of creating a professional association for health foundations and corporate giving programs was first developed by Terrence Keenan and others. She served as GIH’s president and CEO until 1998, when she was succeeded by Dr. Lauren LeRoy. Subsequently, Catherine was president, CEO, and board member of the National Committee for Quality Health Care, and later served on several committees and advisory organizations.
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Farewells and Welcomes
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GIH bids a fond farewell to Program Director Kristina Gray-Akpa, and a warm welcome to Administrative Assistant Monique Jackson, Executive Assistant Meg Senecal, and Communications and Development Specialist Tia Schwab. Learn more on our staff page!
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Call for Awards Nominations
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Grantmakers In Health is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the Andy Hyman Award for Advocacy and Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy. Nominate an outstanding grantee or grantmaker today! Submissions are due on Friday, December 6. To learn more, click here.
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Stay Tuned for a Reimagined GIH.org
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We’re excited to announce the launch of a redesigned GIH.org in the coming weeks. Our new website will offer user-centered, intuitive, and refreshed design and functionality, providing seamless access to the tools, resources, and information that matter to you most. Stay tuned!
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PHILANTHROPY @ WORK
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Grants & Programs
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Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation (Canton, OH) • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation and The Duke Endowment (North and South Carolina) • Blue Shield of California (San Francisco, CA) • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation (Detroit, MI) • Cambia Health Foundation (Portland, OR) • John A. Hartford Foundation (New York, NY) • Merck Foundation (Kenilworth, NJ) • Rose Community Foundation (Denver, CO) • The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation (Owings Mills, MD)
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Vanessa M. Benavides (CDC Foundation) • Edward B. Burger, PhD (St. David’s Foundation) • Cheryl Smith Fisher (Health Foundation for Western and Central New York) • Sarah Lyman (Alliance Healthcare Foundation) • Ansje Miller (Health and Environmental Funders Network)
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Maine Health Access Foundation (Augusta, ME)
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| Requests for Proposals
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New York State Health Foundation (New York, NY)
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