White Paper Surveys Ways to Increase Diversity in the Health Professions
“Developing the California Health Care Workforce of Tomorrow” presents current and proposed strategies for increasing the diversity of California’s health care workforce to improve access to care. The white paper, funded by a grant from TCWF, was prepared by Field Research Corporation. (PDF) read more
Call for National Philanthropy Day Award Nominees
Nominations are now being accepted for the National Philanthropy Day Awards, to be presented in San Francisco on November 14 by the Golden Gate Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and Northern California Grantmakers. The eight award categories are: nonprofit organization; individual fundraiser; volunteer, philanthropist; corporate grantmaker; foundation/community grantmaking organization; foundation professional; and high school or college youth leader. The nomination deadline is July 28. read more
Scholarship and Loan Repayment Applications Available
The Health Professions Education Foundation, a TCWF grantee, invites nursing and allied health care students and graduates to apply for scholarship and loan repayment programs. The foundation was established to improve health care in underserved areas of California and enable underrepresented and economically disadvantaged individuals to pursue health careers while practicing in these communities for one or two years. read more
2006 Champions of Health Professions Diversity Award Presented to Three Leaders
TCWF presented its fourth annual Champions of Health Professions Diversity Award to three leaders who have pioneered programs and policies to increase diversity within the medical professions. The honorees are Dr. José A. Arévalo of Sacramento, Dr. Rolland C. Lowe of San Francisco and Patricia Pratt of Los Angeles. Each received a $25,000 grant in recognition of his or her work and achievements at an awards ceremony in San Francisco on Monday, June 12, 2006. read more
Legal Victory Removes Lead From Imported Candy, Ending Threat to Children’s Health
Oakland-based Center for Environmental Health and San Diego-based Environmental Health Coalition, both TCWF grantees, were part of a coalition of health advocates and government agencies that won a landmark legal victory in late June to remove lead from imported Mexican candies containing unwashed chilies. Candy makers, including subsidiaries of Mars and Hershey, agreed to annual audits of their companies and their chili suppliers, lead testing and payment of nearly $1 million for public outreach and to reduce lead industry-wide. read more
Grassroots Group Wins Lawsuit Targeting Housing Construction in Heavily Polluted Area of Riverside County
The grassroots organization Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ), a TCWF grantee, has won its lawsuit against Riverside County to suspend construction of a 425-unit housing development in Mira Loma, near warehouses with major diesel truck traffic. The county is said to have the nation’s highest level of air pollution, primarily from soot particles in diesel exhaust that can cause respiratory disorders and lung cancer. To raise awareness of the issue, CCAEJ erected a billboard along Highway 60. read more
Nominations Open for Grantmakers in Health Leadership Award
The Terrance Keenan Leadership Award honors outstanding individuals in health philanthropy whose work is distinguished by leadership, innovation and achievement. Grantmakers in Health is accepting nominations for the annual award until September 15. For more information, and to submit a candidate, click here.
Watsonville Farmer’s Market Event Celebrates Launch of Wireless Device for Food Stamp Purchases
A new wireless device for food stamp transactions debuts July 21 at a Watsonville Farmer’s Market event featuring California First Lady Maria Shriver. Part of the California Connect campaign to help low-income individuals benefit from federal tax and food programs, the event will promote the health benefits of fresh produce and encourage the use of food stamps and electronic benefit cards at produce markets. Participants include three TCWF grantees, California Association of Food Banks, California Food Policy Advocates and Parajo Valley Community Health Trust. read more
