by Rick Ybarra | Dec 11, 2024 | Blog, Community, philanthropy
In a recent article for Grantmakers in Health, Rick Ybarra, senior program officer at the Hogg Foundation, explores how philanthropy can contribute to supporting and building a stronger, more robust, and durable nonprofit sector.
by Rick Ybarra | Dec 10, 2024 | Blog, Community, Integrated care, Programs, Rural
An example of how one rural library is making a tangible difference in a small rural border community by prioritizing people and harnessing existing community assets.
by Rick Ybarra | Aug 18, 2017 | Blog
You may be hearing a lot about “social determinants.” Although much has been written on this subject, many unanswered questions remain. The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health just announced the awarding of over $1 million in grants to strengthen integrated...
by Rick Ybarra | Aug 16, 2017 | Blog
Our health care system is at a critical juncture. Today, gaps in health still persist, persistent and in some cases continue to increasing. Many are looking upstream on the root causes of health (social determinants) instead of focusing on symptom reduction or...
by Rick Ybarra | Apr 27, 2017 | Blog
This April 24th article published by the Commonwealth Fund is timely and a must-read. It highlights the challenges of engaging, treating, and supporting persons with multiple, complex, chronic health conditions (defined as three or more health conditions, often...
