HAN member Rush University System for Health’s President & CEO Omar Lateef and Highmark Health’s Senior Vice President, Community Affairs Kenya Boswell, HAN’s President & Founder David Zuckerman, The Commonwealth Fund’s President Joseph Betancourt, and the American Medical Association’s President’s Bobby Mukkamala, spoke about health systems building community wealth through the anchor mission framework—and how that translates into improved health outcomes and healthy longevity. From the Milken […]
Continue ReadingPreserving affordable housing for health
HAN member Kaiser Permanente partnered with Enterprise to launch the Mid-Atlantic Preservation Academy to protect affordable housing. Twelve organizations across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, will receive intensive training and $360,000 in grants, along with technical assistance and peer-learning opportunities to preserve the affordability of small- and medium-multifamily housing in the region. From the Enterprise article: “The healthcare […]
Continue ReadingInvesting in housing to build healthy communities
HAN’s President & Founder David Zuckerman spoke with Kathryn Lawler, CEO of Saint Joseph’s/Mercy Care (a part of HAN member Trinity Health), at the Georgia Health Policy Center’s 30th anniversary speaker series. They discussed how health systems can play a role building community wealth and inclusive economic development, including the McAuley Station project, a $50 million, 170 unit affordable housing complex. […]
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Check out HAN’s Resources webpage where you can search for case studies, publications, fact sheets, and other resources by subject area. How LISC & Healthcare Anchor Network Members Are Promoting Community Resiliency: Economic Development details how LISC has partnered with 20 HAN members over the past seven years on initiatives that promote economic development and community resilience. AHA’s Foster […]
Continue ReadingImproving health, instilling humanity & inspiring hope
HAN member Corewell Health, in collaboration with Tomato Bliss, a local and sustainable Michigan soup company, is using soup to do good! The health system serves the soup which is 100% plant-based and free from added sugars, gluten, and excess sodium on its patient menus and cafe offerings. Tomato Bliss grows heirloom tomatoes on their state-of-the-art regenerative farm, […]
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HAN member health systems are among the largest employers in their regions and rely on a skilled workforce to meet growing health care needs. Continued federal investment in job training, placement, and worker supports is critical to addressing workforce shortages. Programs such as those authorized under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provide essential […]
Continue ReadingFoodways to Health: Food is Medicine, climate, and community
HAN member University of California, Davis Health’s Foodways to Health initiative aims to “increase access to fresh produce and medically tailored meals while promoting climate-friendly food production practices and community engagement.” In addition to expanding food access and food literacy, the program focuses on several key goals. These include promoting environmentally sound and transparent food […]
Continue ReadingImproving health outcomes through local food systems
World Food Day 2025 focused on the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” emphasizing collaboration among governments, organizations, and communities to build a sustainable and food-secure future. Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) members marked the occasion by purchasing from local farmers, small businesses, and regional food systems that promote access to […]
Continue ReadingApprenticeships: Providing resources to succeed
HAN members Corewell Health, Trinity Health, and University of Michigan Health are expanding access to health care careers through the Medical Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Program (MARAP), a year-long, tuition-free training program that combines classroom learning with paid, hands-on experience. Students complete coursework through Muskegon Community College or Grand Rapids Community College while gaining clinical experience […]
Continue ReadingHealth anchors helping students overcome education barriers
HAN member SSM Health is partnering with Chamberlain University to launch the Aspiring Nurse Program, designed to strengthen the nursing career pathways and expand access to education. The program provides tuition support, enhances clinical readiness, and creates a direct track to employment across SSM Health’s care sites in Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin. As reported […]
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