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 […]
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Ochsner Health Maternal Health Case Study
Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) and the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) produced Ochsner Health: Piloting a Community Health Worker position to support rural maternal health patients. Ochsner Health was a member of the HAN & NPWF Maternal Health Workforce Cohort and the case study covers how the Cohort helped the health system demonstrate the need for […]
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 ReadingHawaii Pacific Health and Feed the Hunger Fund
Hawaii Pacific Health (HPH) committed $1.5 million in loans through its Place-Based Investment (PBI) Fund, and an additional $25,000 in Community Benefits funding to Feed the Hunger Fund (FTHF). Supporting local food systems and increasing food security is a specific focus of HPH’s investing strategy.
Continue ReadingBoston Medical Center & Nubian Market
Wealth to Health: Nubian Markets BMC is proud to be part of Nubian Markets, a BIPOC-owned venture to create a local grocery store offering fresh foods, prepared meals, and a café right in the heart of Roxbury’s Nubian Square. The market is part of BMC’s commitment to community health and wealth-building.
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:
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