Filling the “Rural” Void
A new federal study shows rural areas get a small share of foundation grants across the country. EHF hopes to change that in Texas.
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Report: Texas economy could save billions in losses by breaking the cycle of preventable health differences
Preventable differences in health outcomes – which are closely linked to income, zip code, and race – are driving up health care costs and reducing work productivity across Texas, and the state’s economy is suffering more than $7 billion in annual losses because of it. For the first time, researchers estimate the local impact and county-level cost estimates of health disparities across the state.
Finer Points and Nuances of The Positive Deviance Approach
The foundation of the Positive Deviance approach is the belief that in every community, organization, or social system, there exist individuals or groups whose uncommon behaviors and practices have enabled them to succeed (relative to their peers) while facing the highest odds and with no extra resources. These individuals deviate from the norm (hence “deviance”) and have succeeded in overcoming the problem (hence “positive”). Because these individuals found success in spite of great odds represents social proof that local and sustainable solutions exist, and we may be able to learn from them.
Episcopal Health Foundation releases Strategic Framework for 2024-2030
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.
Grant Partners
EHF’s Grantee SPOTLIGHTS NEW VIDEO: Caring for Two at Santa Maria Hostel Texas Accountable Communities for Health Initiative Waco Family Medicine’s Culinary Roadshow Musa’s Story at Easter Seals Greater Houston AccessHealth and Community Sidewalks Grant Partners 2024 Grant Partners AccessHealth – $450,000Avenue 360 Health & Wellness – $350,000Bastrop County Cares – $175,000Baylor College of Medicine … Read more
Strategic Framework
As an institution of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) is grounded in Christian beliefs that call for equity before God and a mission to serve those in need—especially in the promotion of health and well-being among the 15 million Texans in the 80 counties of the diocese. View our Stategic Framework … Read more
