NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 2, 2024

Image credit: Miriam Alonso on pexels.com Loneliness is “the most human of feelings,” Jeremy Nobel, faculty at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School, said on the podcast Harvard Thinking. Along with feelings about climate change eroding mental health, climate events can contribute to loneliness.

Public and Social Policy 106

Public and Social Policy Sociology Health Medical 106

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 19, 2023

Understanding the role private equity is playing in health care is critical; only then can we begin to design solutions to the healthcare system that center public and community ownership. In 2021, that number was $206 billion, as reported by Kaiser Health News —enough to purchase 1,400 hospitals and other healthcare firms.

Health 113

Health Healthcare Medical Insurance 113

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Entering HLTH (pronounced “health”), an annual conference focused on the business of health—from healthcare startups to government agencies and insurance companies—feels as overwhelming as healthcare itself. We’re not talking about the lack of funding for our public health system. Hot Topics in Health Equity.

Health 81

Health Public and Social Policy Healthcare Finance 81

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 17, 2024

A surprising number of hospitals appear to be neglecting cyber and physical security (CPS) upgrades necessary to protect patient privacy as well as the internet-connected medical equipment that runs on their networks. Of these, 61% culminated in ransoms being paid with an average payment of nearly $200,000. Finally, the authors called on U.S.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Manufacturing Medical Insurance 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 24, 2023

Exposed and At Risk: Opportunities to Strengthen Enforcement of Pesticide Regulations for Farmworker Safety was recently released by the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law and Graduate School, in partnership with the nonprofit Farmworker Justice. “You just have to put on a mask and take care of yourself the best you can.”

Agriculture 86

Agriculture Food Health Law 86

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Image credit: Thought Catalog on Unsplash This October, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it would review a new experimental gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease. There may be no population [of] patients whose health care and outcomes are more affected by racism.”

Healthcare 73

Healthcare Medical Health Construction 73

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Image credit: Michael on Unsplash A popular area of applied behavioral science, nudges are frequently deployed within public health and healthcare systems to influence people’s choices. But can people be nudged into better health? Nudges are meant to be noncoercive ways of reframing choices to help people make better decisions.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Healthcare Health Ethics 52

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Image credit: pixelheadphoto on istock.com Alzheimer’s is a disease whose devastating impact tends to cut across many of the lines that typically separate health outcomes in the United States, like race, wealth, and even age. Yet even so, the impact of Alzheimer’s on Americans is complicated by longstanding and structural inequality.

Health 75

Health Medical Education Education 75

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Black-led and Black-serving nonprofits are leading the efforts in some cases, like SisterLove , an Atlanta-based organization focused on women’s sexual health and whose “Healthy Love” curriculum includes education around PrEP. The effort aims to counteract a variety of factors that have led to lower use of PrEP by cisgendered Black women.

Medical 58

Medical Health Healthcare Universities 58

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The industry comprises companies that are based online and those that have both a physical presence and also sell food products on the internet. Products include systemic remedies, such as antihistamines and combination products, decongestants and medicated candies. Top Leading Companies Amazon.com Inc Walmart Inc.

Manufacturing 147

Manufacturing Children Health Retail 147

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Preventing injuries and keeping great overall health for the best performance. How to eat more Omega-3 fatty acids Many major health organizations recommend eating fish at least twice a week. Flaxseeds are one of the most healthful seeds that people can eat. We cannot diagnose or treat any medical condition.

Medical 98

Medical Health Governance Retention 98

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 21, 2023

Image Credit: Photo by devn on Unsplash Last month, healthcare leaders in North Carolina announced that they are developing an index to measure health inequities across the state. The index is intended to enable partners in the state to better understand health data, which can then support their efforts to improve health outcomes.

Healthcare 77

Healthcare Health Medical Collaborations 77

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 23, 2021

How to End Social Media Addiction and Protect Your Mental Health. We’re even going to go into some digital wellbeing and mental health aikido. What are the mental health effects and risks of social media addiction or overuse? What social media addiction is, why it’s a problem, and how to solve it. Who wants to stand up next?

Health 133

Health Technology Psychology Environmental 133

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Disabled people face distinct struggles in preparing for and dealing with climate disasters, from difficulty evacuating to issues accessing medication or emergency-related information. They have an emergency kit with dollar bills for the tolls between Oregon and Washington and go-bags with medication and extra clothes.

Medical 139

Medical Disaster Relief Environmental Management 139

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Chief health officer for Middlebury College, Mark Peluso, said in a video recorded for students in the summer sessions, “By focusing on individual responsibility and CDC guidance, we haven’t needed special isolation spaces, meal delivery or other supports that were utilized in earlier stages of the pandemic.” Bread Loaf did not.

Health 136

Health Medical Activism Environmental 136

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Such weather events impact the health of individuals living in affected communities. Low-income individuals live with higher rates of chronic disease , are more likely to be exposed to environmental hazards , have substandard housing, and often lack access to nutritious foods and adequate medical care.

Philanthropy 91

Philanthropy Health Medical Nonprofit governance and management 91

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Such land transfers would also enable Black farmers to engage in climate change mitigation practices and would enhance Black people’s food sovereignty. Food can act as medicine, especially when grown and maintained by community members. In other words, landownership, food access, and healthcare are intertwined.

Philanthropy 109

Philanthropy Agriculture Food Healthcare 109

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 23, 2023

Rather, these programs are best known for delivering hot meals to lower-income seniors She and her team collected donated fans and air conditioners, which drivers brought with them on their food-delivery routes. They conducted wellness checks by phone and helped clients find rides to cooling centers. We sent out help,” she said.

Food 92

Food Medical Health Universities 92

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 10, 2023

I went to medical school. I was a financial aid student in medical school. It guided me when I was an undergrad, and in medical school. And then I went to [Weill] Medical College, Cornell University, in New York City—and I did a residency at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. CS: And how old were you?

Medical 83

Medical Health Leadership Healthcare 83

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 10, 2023

Editors’ note: This article is from NPQ ‘s winter 2022 issue, “New Narratives for Health.”. Everything from access to prenatal care to timing the journey to the hospital requires careful planning and savvy navigation of narrow roads and complex health systems. “FLY GIRL” BY EKOW BREW/ WWW.EKOWBREW.COM.

Medical 84

Medical Health Culture Healthcare 84

Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In the case of outreach, population health data such as social determinants of health (SDoH) leverages socioeconomic factors to improve timely access to care. This way, organizations can benefit from more informed resource management while promoting and fundraising for health equity initiatives.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Health 52

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Developing Effective Responses to Trauma Healing takes place over time and in many forms, and there are many ways to approach trauma—from direct community health and counseling support to job training. Phuong started out in the medical field but lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic. It grew fast and he soon needed a food truck.

Race and Ethnicity 110

Race and Ethnicity Community Development Participation and motivation Culture 110

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 10, 2023

Editors’ note: This article is from NPQ ‘s winter 2022 issue, “New Narratives for Health.”. A familiar scent wafts from the kitchen where your aunts are warming food they prepared earlier. Increasingly, media coverage frames Black maternal health as a “crisis.” “PHASES” BY EKOW BREW/ WWW.EKOWBREW.COM.

Health 113

Health Healthcare Public and Social Policy Ethics 113

Candid

JUNE 23, 2022

COVID-19 placed unparalleled pressure on the country’s health systems, economy, and the well-being of Brazilians. In response, the philanthropic sector mobilized significant resources to support pandemic relief efforts, donating money, food, and medical equipment directly to civil society organizations including hospitals.

Civil Society 98

Civil Society Philanthropy Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Ann Green

MARCH 21, 2023

Most of your donors don’t have a medical or social services background. They don’t use terms like food insecurity, at-risk populations, and underserved communities – and neither should you. Instead of writing about food insecurity, give an example of a single mother choosing between buying groceries and paying the heating bill.

Communication 75

Communication Medical Food Health 75

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

But population growth is more than just numbers; it’s about the strain those numbers put on food, water, and energy supplies. More people means more consumption, from food and water to energy and raw materials. This can lead to overcrowded and understaffed medical facilities, making it harder to provide quality care.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Healthcare Cultural Diversity Environmental 52

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 24, 2024

She said she is committed to addressing the issues despite flat federal funding and a steady increase in the numbers of those without access to housing or health care. Palmer, who experienced food insecurity and homelessness while growing up, said she believes deeply in the mission as well.

Homelessness 52

Homelessness Medical Management Law 52

Selfish Giving

MARCH 20, 2019

Rhode Island-based Ocean State Job Lot with 133 locations in the northeast raised over $400,000 in December for my old employer Boston Medical Center. In February, Idaho-based Jackson Food Stores with 230 convenience stores in six western states raised $187,000 for the Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence. Brain Food 1.

Activism 100

Activism Nonprofit governance and management Food Retail 100

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 26, 2023

4 Once on Prospect, I was awash in a sea of excitement and activity as over 150 residents, labor activists, students, and onlookers buzzed about, handing out food and water, playing with young children, stewarding informational tables, dancing to the music, and finishing a massive art project that immediately drew my attention.

Education 82

Education Education Universities Public and Nonprofit Management 82

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JANUARY 11, 2023

I decided to return home to Chicago, where I worked for a city/county health initiative promoting community health, worked with the YMCA Metro Chicago, where I oversaw strategic planning, and then worked in patient and orthopedic advocacy for a specialty medical association. Make sure you have a partner who has health care.

Political Science 59

Political Science Health Medical Law 59

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

She relied on her benefits to keep food on the table and a roof over her family’s head. But living in an area with no access to childcare, she was forced out of desperation to drop her child at Walmart during the day because it had security guards, a bathroom, and inexpensive food for purchase.

Public and Social Policy 88

Public and Social Policy Poverty Governance Insurance 88

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

During her employment she tragically lost her first child in 2010 at only 16-days old, and 4 years later gave birth to a child with Down Syndrome and a myriad of health issues who would spend 9 months of his first 2 years in the hospital. Amanda’s tenure at Adams Keegan has not been without difficulty.

Non-Profits 105

Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development Medical Culture 105

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 17, 2023

Editors’ note: This article is from NPQ ‘s winter 2022 issue, “New Narratives for Health” and was adapted from The Four Pivots: Reimagining Justice, Reimagining Ourselves by Shawn A. Rest Is An Act of Core Health. “LIFE” BY EKOW BREW/ WWW.EKOWBREW.COM. Ginwright (North Atlantic Books, 2022). Rest Is An Act of Freedom.

Race and Ethnicity 105

Race and Ethnicity Health Public and Social Policy Culture 105

Ann Green

MARCH 9, 2022

Most of your donors don’t have a medical or social services background. They don’t use terms like food insecurity, at-risk populations, and underserved communities, and neither should you. Instead of talking about food insecurity, give an example of a family choosing between buying groceries and paying the heating bill.

Communication 75

Communication Medical Food Health 75

Anedot

JUNE 15, 2022

The 2021 Heart of Sonoma County Awards Were Presented To: Corporate Community Service, Sponsored by CVNL.Anesthesia & Analgesia Medical Group, Inc. Sonoma Family Meal envisions an equitable, sustainable, and resilient food ecosystem. The 2021 Excellence in Leadership Award was presented to Naomi Fuchs, Santa Rosa Community Health.

Nonprofit Leadership 52

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Medical Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The physical, emotional, and mental health of the employees in an organisation comprise their overall well-being. Health Initiatives Encourage your employees to adopt healthy daily routines. You must also provide healthy nutrition by keeping all food groups in mind and encouraging mindful eating habits.

Production 52

Production Healthcare Health Medical 52

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Impact : Raises safety concerns for nonprofits providing services related to children & youth, domestic violence, violence intervention, and mental health, etc. Position : TBD

Education 52

Education Education Public and Social Policy Law 52