Episcopal Health Foundation - Improving Health Not Just Health Care in Texas

Promoting equity
by improving health
not just health care in Texas

Our Bold Vision for the Next Chapter

We have changed the conversation about health, and we are ready to accelerate this positive change by tackling the unequal and unacceptable health realities faced by Texans, especially among those who face the most obstacles to health.

EHF announces one-time changes to grantmaking in 2024

With EHF's announcement of a new Strategic Framework, the foundation will spend time in 2024 developing specific strategies and tactics that will guide our grantmaking and other programming and research objectives for the following five years.

Dr. Ann Barnes talks about EHF’s new priorities on KPRC-TV’s Houston Newsmakers

Barnes explains why EHF believes that prioritizing food/nutrition security, maternal health, and diabetes prevention can start a ripple effect of good health in Texas.

New EHF Poll shows growing health care access and affordability crisis in Texas

Almost 7 out of 10 Texans say they skipped or postponed medical care in the past year because of cost. That’s just one of the worrying results of a new statewide EHF poll.

TACHI efforts featured in video series at the American Public Health Association’s national meeting

See the new video highlighting work being done by the six community sites participating in EHF's Texas Accountable Communities for Health Initiative.

EHF’s Grantee SPOTLIGHT: Caring for Two at Santa Maria Hostel

NEW VIDEO explains how the successful program is leading to dramatic improvements in health outcomes and strengthening early relational health for mothers and infants affected by substance abuse and trauma.

New Public Health Watch report highlights critical diabetes crisis in East Texas

See why the high rate of diabetes across the state is one reason why EHF's new Strategic Framework now prioritizes food/nutrition security and diabetes prevention.

Our research uncovers invaluable insights about health policy and systems in Texas, and puts forward effective solutions and approaches to deliver better health outcomes.