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.
Philanthropy has forever espoused the term “sustainability.” We ask in grant applications and in our conversations with grant partners: “What’s your sustainability plan?” and “How do you plan to sustain your program once the grant ends?” Read more…
The March Towards Health Equity
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...
The March Towards Health Equity
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...
The elusive Social Determinants of Mental Health. Within our grasp?
The elusive Social Determinants of Mental Health. Although much has been written on this subject, many unanswered questions yet remain… The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health just announced the awarding of over $1 million in grants to strengthen integrated health care...
The elusive Social Determinants of Mental Health. Within our grasp?
The elusive Social Determinants of Mental Health. Although much has been written on this subject, many unanswered questions yet remain… The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health just announced the awarding of over $1 million in grants to strengthen integrated health care...
The elusive Social Determinants of Mental Health. Within our grasp?
The elusive Social Determinants of Mental Health. Although much has been written on this subject, many unanswered questions yet remain… The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health just announced the awarding of over $1 million in grants to strengthen integrated health care...
Harris County Protective Services: Integrating a Fragmented System of Care
As the first agency to offer integrated health care to children in state custody, HCPS is well poised to educate others on model implementation and to spearhead the evolution of the integrated health care model so that it can serve the unique needs of child populations.