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The Latest Research, Commentary, and News from Health Affairs
Thursday, October 1, 2020
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SPONSORED BY THE HEALTHCARE ANCHOR NETWORK
IT IS UNDENIABLE: RACISM IS A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS. As members of the Healthcare Anchor Network and leaders of 39 healthcare organizations addressing the disproportionate Black and Brown mortality of the COVID-19 pandemic, we say without hesitation that Black Lives Matter.
Systemic racism results in
generational trauma and poverty, while also unquestionably causing higher rates of illness and death in Black and Indigenous communities and communities of color. We stand united as frontline organizations against racism, injustice, and inaction and commit to specific steps to help overcome the healthcare disparities in the communities we serve. Read the full statement.
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TODAY ON THE BLOG
NURSING
Health Equity And The Future Of Nursing, Post-COVID-19
By Susan B. Hassmiller
The nursing field must be socially and politically engaged in advocacy efforts to address the health inequities laid bare by COVID-19. This view was clearly conveyed by a panel at a recent National Academy of Medicine (NAM) webinar. Information gleaned there will be included in the second Future of Nursing report, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and to be released by NAM in 2021. Also, one panelist called for a plan to provide mental health support for nurses. Read More>>
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IN THE JOURNAL
GRANTWATCH
Are Funders Still Focusing On HIV/AIDS?
By Lee L. Prina
The September 2020 GrantWatch column indicates that some foundations are still supporting projects to prevent HIV/AIDS. The column mentions highlights from an important January 2020 Funders Concerned About AIDS report on Philanthropic Support to Address HIV/AIDS. GrantWatch later describes efforts funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (global efforts), the Merck Foundation, Cone Health Foundation
(located in North Carolina), the California Wellness Foundation, and more. The column's Key Personnel Changes section includes news of the upcoming retirement of Bob Hughes, who leads Missouri Foundation for Health. Read More >>
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GRANTWATCH MONTHLY ROUND-UP ON THE BLOG
By Brian C. Castrucci and Tyler Norris (9/24/20)
The data reveal that an epidemic of mental illness is coming, if it's not already here, because of COVID-19 and longstanding problems. While these statistics suggest an increased need for treatment, that is not enough. Counselors and clinicians are essential, but the burden cannot just rest on them. Local government leaders can address mental health challenges. A new report suggests
many low-cost or revenue-neutral actions that city leaders can take. Read More >>
People Post: News Of
Foundation Staffers And Board Members; Policy Researcher Job Opening
By Lee-Lee Prina (9/9/20)
Job changes have occurred, and new board members have been announced, at foundations around the country—even during a pandemic. Read news of foundations from California to Rhode Island. Read More >>
Bringing Community-Based Doula Care To New Jersey
By Aron Lesser, Renée Nogales, and Atiya Weiss (8/27/20)
Community doulas can help pregnant and postpartum women by providing physical, educational, and social support through
individualized services. Evidence shows that doula care can improve maternal and child health outcomes, especially in low-income areas and communities of color.
Members of a group advising New Jersey Medicaid on equitable policy development for, and implementation of, doula care learned the importance of community members' direct participation in health policy development. Read More >>
How We Are Integrating Behavioral Health Into Primary Care
By Jennifer Zimmerman, Jill Miller, and Julie Geiler (8/12/20)
A Cincinnati, Ohio–based funder reports lessons learned from its grant to develop a patient-centered approach to integrating behavioral health into primary care practices. For example, the grantee, an integrated health care delivery system, gained physician buy-in and adoption, even though such
integration is an enormous culture change. The grantee also identified a shortage of behavioral health consultants in the area and is working to develop a pipeline of potential candidates. Read More >>
It's Time To Invest In Better Health And Well-Being For Teens
By Benjamin F. Miller and Denise Dougherty (7/30/20)
Teens today are facing a myriad of challenges—many unique to their generation—and we are not doing enough to help them, says this post by Ben Miller of Well Being Trust and Denise Dougherty of AcademyHealth. They discuss a recent foundation-funded report, Advancing Teen Flourishing: Moving Policy Upstream, which contains ideas and strategies. One suggestion is for schools to focus on not only teens' academic achievement but also their social, emotional, and psychological well-being. Read More >>
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