Diabetes and pre-diabetes have reached crisis levels in Texas, particularly in rural areas with limited access to care. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States (U.S.) and is a major contributor to other chronic conditions, such as vision loss, vascular disease, kidney disease, heart disease, and other diseases, that can … Read more
Key Insights & Recommendations for Public Health Leaders and Policymakers When Using the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Supporting Community Health Workers Overview Why It Matters Community health workers (CHWs) are a diverse and dedicated workforce that serves as a trusted link between health services and the communities they support. This workforce includes community health workers, promotoras, peer navigators, lay clinic staff and many other critical partners. Together, they provide health education, connection … Read more
EHF’s latest evaluation report looks back at 2024, a year defined by listening and learning after the launch of a new Strategic Framework.
Using 2024 state level Open Enrollment Period data from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the interactive map illustrates the percent of Texans enrolled in marketplace health care plans, broken down by county. Hovering over a county reveals additional data points, including the average percent decrease in premiums after tax credits.
In November 2024, we collaborated with the Texas Department of State Health Services and the State Office of Rural Health within the Texas Department of Agriculture to host the Texas Community Paramedicine Roundtable. Our full-day convening allowed for rich discussion about the challenges and aspirations for community paramedicine in Texas.
Texan’s Perspectives on and Experiences with Food and Nutrition Security EHF’s annual polls help guide the foundation’s work. We believe in the importance of incorporating the voices of Texans on health and health policy issues with the hope of integrating their opinions in decision-making conversations at state and local levels. This year, we asked Texans … Read more
Learning about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Texas, formerly called ‘food stamps’, and its possible role in reducing obstacles to health and well-being is essential for our efforts to address food insecurity.