HAN member M Health Fairview writes in The prescription for healthy communities: Investing in housing about the vital role safe and affordable housing plays in creating healthy communities. However, the need far surpasses the supply. The health system calls on the state of Minnesota to address this fundamental human need by scaling up investments. From the article: Right now, […]
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Local government leadership by adopting the anchor mission
HAN member San Mateo County Health helped to spearhead the successful and unanimous adoption of a Resolution committing the County of San Mateo to the anchor institution framework and calling for the development of a plan for inclusive staffing, procurement, and investment to advance equity for the county. From the the testimony in support of the Resolution by HAN’s […]
Continue ReadingPower of partnership to meet changing workforce needs
HAN members AdventHealth, Henry Ford Health System (HFHS), and Intermountain Healthcare formed the Evolve Health Alliance with two other hospitals across the country to improve workforce needs. The alliance “will share human resources best practices on the well-being of employees, workforce data, implementation of diversity and inclusion programs, reciprocal agreements to help staffing and other functions.” From the article: […]
Continue ReadingProMedica provides $20M for rural area needs
HAN member ProMedica is partnering with Lenawee Community Foundation to provide $20 million over 10 years for the Adrian community. ProMedica states that this is one of the nation’s largest place-based commitments in a rural community. The funds are “dedicated to scaling and implementing solutions to address health disparities in East Adrian.” The initiative builds on the […]
Continue ReadingOpening the door to good jobs with benefits
HAN member Mass General Brigham’s commitment to hiring and training individuals with barriers to employment was showcased by the Boston Globe. Three years ago Brigham and Women’s Hospital created an apprenticeship program for individuals who had been chronically unemployed. All applicants with a nonviolent background are considered for the program. From the article: “These are people who […]
Continue ReadingLand & Home Ownership Build Community Wealth
Build Healthy Places highlighted the investments of HAN members Bon Secours Mercy Health and Trinity Health (Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center) to support community land trusts (CLTs). The article also cites HAN member UCLA Health’s Geoff Gusoff sharing that land trusts have their roots in the Civil Rights movement, with the first land trust created to help rural Black farmers secure […]
Continue ReadingHealth Anchors Bringing Small, Local & MWBE Businesses to the Table
HAN members Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Einstein Healthcare Network support and partner with Philadelphia Anchors for Growth and Equity (PAGE), which aims to increase local anchor purchasing to make the economy more inclusive. From the article: Craig Williams, president and CEO of Pride Enterprises general contractor, said his firm was hired as a construction manager by CHOP, with goals […]
Continue ReadingSupporting Entrepreneurs and Youth Culinary Training
HAN member Ascension Wisconsin is donating $500,000 to PRISM Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to continue the health system’s support of the UpStart Kitchen entrepreneurs to access an affordable, fully equipped commercial kitchen and business resources to grow or start their own food business. The funds will also support the development of a youth culinary training program and COVID-19 […]
Continue ReadingHealthcare Anchor Network Staff Form Union and Ratify First Contract with Management
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kaitlin Bell, NPEU, kbell@npeu.org, 806-752-0529; Bich Ha Pham, Senior Director of Communications & Policy, Healthcare Anchor Network, (202) 979-1077 press@anchornetwork.org WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2022 – The staff union at the Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) has ratified their first union contract with HAN management. HAN staff joined the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union […]
Continue ReadingHealthcare Anchor Network announces it has become an independent nonprofit organization
Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) is thrilled to announce that it has become an independent 501(c)3 organization. Our network includes 65+ members with over 1000 hospitals that employ more than 2 million people, purchase over $75B annually, and have over $150B in invested assets.
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