HAN is thrilled to be able to provide grant funding and technical assistance to support seven of its members over a 2-year period to implement impact workforce strategies, due the generous support of the Ballmer Group. The WorkAdvance model is a nationally recognized, research-validated, results-driven workforce development approach that creates intentional career pathways for residents […]
Continue ReadingHawaiʻi Pacific Health’s Place-based Investing for affordable housing
Hawaiʻi Pacific Health is interviewed about its commitment to support affordable home ownership with partner Hawaiʻi Community Lending. The interview details the importance of community lending as a key health system tool for expanding community health impact and leveraging resources from other partners.HAN will soon release a case study on Hawaiʻi Pacific Health’s leadership and commitment to allocate […]
Continue ReadingCreating impact through HAN’s policy advocacy for affordable housing
The Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) celebrates the enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act—landmark bipartisan legislation that addresses the nation’s deepening housing and affordability crisis. Stable, affordable housing is foundational to health at every stage of life, and health systems are uniquely positioned to understand that connection: research consistently shows that healthcare costs decline […]
Continue ReadingNew HAN Anchor Mission Messaging Toolkit
HAN, working with Spitfire Strategies, just released Messaging to Communicate the Anchor Mission Framework Inside & Outside the Hospital Walls. The toolkit contains message platforms to help explain a health system’s positive impact on the community that resonates with key external and internal audiences. A message platform is a foundational messaging tool that can be used and adapted […]
Continue ReadingUniting health care & agriculture for community
HAN member RWJBarnabas Health just launched ‘Harvest’ – a first-of-its-kind farm to community center in Newark, NJ to combat food insecurity, promote nutrition education, and empower local businesses. The health system is partnering with Newark-based farm-to-city social enterprise Urban Agriculture Cooperative (UAC) to improve overall health outcomes. This innovative initiative brings together the power of health care, agriculture, education, and economic development […]
Continue ReadingRegister for the HAN Convening 2026: Denver
We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the HAN Annual Convening 2026, taking place in Denver! From October 14-16, HAN members and invited partners will be part of three dynamic days of strengthening our connections, showcasing our collective impact, and advancing our shared work across the network. In alignment with this year’s theme — Collective Strength. […]
Continue ReadingAligning values to invest in neighborhoods
HAN member Trinity Health’s Jaime Dirksen, President & CEO of Pittsburgh Mercy (former Trinity Health Vice President, Community Health & Well-Being), shares insights in this video on:
Continue ReadingHAN & Undue Medical Debt: Where mission & operations meet
HAN member University of Utah Health and HAN President & Founder David Zuckerman co-presented with Undue Medical Debt at the AHA Healthier Together Conference. They shared key learnings from HAN and Undue’s Mind the Gap Learning Cohort and subsequent Journey Map Tool. Participating cohort teams strengthened collaboration across departments, established a shared understanding and common language, improved access to cross-team data, and identified […]
Continue ReadingCommunity long-term health & stability
HAN member Rush University System for Health is addressing food insecurity and strengthening its bond with the community through food security and urban farming initiatives. It is estimated that more than half a million residents of the nearby West Side neighborhood have difficulty accessing nutritious food, which worsens other health issues. Increasing access to food is part […]
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HAN’s Impact Workforce Toolkit is a practical resource that captures a decade of learning on how health systems can use their hiring and workforce practices to create meaningful economic opportunity in their communities. Built from case studies and tools drawn directly from health systems across the country, the Impact Workforce Toolkit is designed for practitioners at every stage. The updated […]
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