Celebrating a year of growth: Texas health coalitions forge ahead with renewed purpose
April 1, 2024
EHF wraps up the latest cohort of the Collaborating for Healthy Communities Initiative.
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Barnes: Celebrating Black History Month by recognizing and tackling health disparities
February 1, 2024
EHF’s Dr. Ann Barnes says by going beyond the doctor’s office to impact the non-medical factors that impact health, EHF aims to address preventable health differences that are too often prevalent in Black communities.
TACHI receives $4.7 million in new funding
January 31, 2024
Philanthropic partners announce continued commitment to advance community health through the Texas Accountable Communities for Health Initiative.
EHF’s Grantee SPOTLIGHT: Hope and healing through health benefits at Memorial Assistance Ministries
January 31, 2024
See how helping families address health challenges and navigate a complex health system made a difference in the health and well-being of a Houston-area teen and his family.
Barnes: Victory for Maternal Health in Texas – Celebrating a Year of Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
January 22, 2024
EHF’s Dr. Ann Barnes says that Texas has made a groundbreaking stride for maternal health, but there’s more work to be done.
EHF research team launches Digging Deeper series
January 1, 2024
See how the new project works to prompt conversation and innovation on important health issues with in-depth analysis from EHF’s research staff.
Episcopal Health Foundation releases Strategic Framework for 2024-2030
January 1, 2024
Learn why one of the largest health foundations in Texas – led by a physician – is doubling down on addressing non-medical factors impacting health, and will now target food and nutrition security, maternal health, and diabetes prevention as new priorities.
Episcopal Health Foundation selects two accomplished health equity leaders as VPs and makes other staff announcements
December 7, 2023
EHF senior program officer Zahyrah Blakeney becomes VP for Community Engagement and Michael T. Walsh, Jr. joins EHF as VP for Grants.
Dr. Ann Barnes talks about EHF’s new priorities on KPRC-TV’s Houston Newsmakers
December 4, 2023
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.
EHF’s Grantee SPOTLIGHT: Caring for Two at Santa Maria Hostel
November 14, 2023
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.
TACHI efforts featured in video series at the American Public Health Association’s national meeting
November 13, 2023
See the new video highlighting work being done by the six community sites participating in EHF’s Texas Accountable Communities for Health Initiative.
New Public Health Watch report highlights critical diabetes crisis in East Texas
November 6, 2023
See why the high rates of diabetes across the state is one reason why EHF’s new Strategic Framework now prioritizes food/nutrition security and diabetes prevention.