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.

Almost 7 out of 10 Texans say they skipped or postponed medical care in the past year because of cost, including check-ups, treatments, and filling prescriptions. That’s the highest percentage of Texans who say they skipped care in the five-year history of the Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) annual poll.

Episcopal Health Foundation has invested $22.8 million in new grants that help community-based organizations and clinics address non-medical drivers of health, while providing access to comprehensive, preventive health services to low-income families across Texas. The investment is EHF’s largest single cycle of grants to date.

Governor signs new law that enhances screening for non-medical needs and role of community health workers and doulas to improve health outcomes for Texas moms and babies.

Grants will help community-based organizations and clinics develop and deliver innovative strategies to build healthy brains during a child’s first three years.

Researchers outline benefits of projects focused on asthma home remediation, food as medicine, and support services for housing programs.