Taking Stock
August 3, 2015
We’re six months into executing on our first strategic operating plan, 18 months into my tenure, a little over two years into our actual existence, and I’m taking stock.
Category: Articles
Filling the “Rural” Void
July 15, 2015
A new federal study shows rural areas get a small share of foundation grants across the country. EHF hopes to change that in Texas.
Science should guide health decisions
June 3, 2015
We all know the drill: The U.S. spends significantly more on health care than all other countries in the world, and yet we have poorer health outcomes than almost all industrialized nations. Some contend that we shouldn’t spend 18 percent of gross domestic product on health care. I agree, but not because good health isn’t worth that much, but because we aren’t getting value for our dollars.
To Community and Beyond
May 27, 2015
A community is so much more than geographical boundaries, neighborhoods and institutions. Our goal of developing community-driven, people-centered health systems is contingent on our understanding of the complex web of shared experiences and identities that inform people’s community affiliations.
Spreading Transformation – the One Simple Way You Can Help
May 21, 2015
We just announced our first-ever grant partners. But what’s the one thing they have in common that we’d like to improve? See how you can help spread positive change and transformation to community health across Texas.
Texas sees more areas with shortages in primary care doctors, workforce
May 7, 2015
Texas growing population creates perfect storm for areas with shortages in primary care doctors, workforce. So, how can EHF help?
The Roseto Connection
April 28, 2015
Why the “Roseto” effect shows us connection can still be the foundation of community health.
Simply Sane — The Potential of Strategic Learning
April 22, 2015
Like you, we care about getting better at what we do. Along the course of EHF’s first year, we’ll make mistakes. We’ll need to adapt. Right now, EHF is laying the groundwork for continuous improvement processes. . Strategic learning is being mindful of the outcomes that are achieved and why, and then course correcting to achieve better results.