One of the largest hospital networks in northern New England, Dartmouth Health, joined 16 other health networks across the country in a new workforce commitment. The network has pledged to hire 10% of new employees from economically disadvantaged areas.
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Increasing workforce diversity at Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth and University Hospitals: Healthcare Anchor Network Workforce commitment
The Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth and University Hospitals announced Wednesday that they’ve joined the Healthcare Anchor Network’s (HAN) Impact Workforce Commitment “to support increasing hiring, training and promotion of diverse talent.” Their joint announcement says they’re among 17 U.S. health systems to sign the commitment designed by HAN.
Continue ReadingCleveland area hospital systems collaborating to promise workforce diversity and inclusion for the long term
The Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth and University Hospitals officially signed the Impact Workforce Commitment A major effort is underway to diversify the medical field and increase the workforce across Northeast Ohio. Cleveland area hospital systems are working together to make a difference for the long term. Officials say representation matters, so they signed an agreement to […]
Continue ReadingUCSF Commits to Local Hiring Goal to Foster Economic Opportunity
UC San Francisco has committed to hiring 10% of new employees from underserved communities by the end of 2027, as part of its continued commitment to creating greater economic opportunity for the local community. The commitment is part of UCSF’s work with the Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) and the National Fund for Workforce Solutions. HAN announced May 10, […]
Continue ReadingIntermountain Health and University of Utah Health sign “Impact Workforce Commitment” to help build economic opportunity in local communities
Developing strong community partnerships is critical to building a more dynamic and diverse workforce that better represents local and rural communities. As part of the Impact Workforce Commitment with HAN, Intermountain Health and University of Utah Health have recently partnered with the Utah Office of Refugee Services and other community-based organizations to develop pathway programs […]
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A New England Journal of Medicine article shares how hospitals that support community health equity can reduce barriers to good health, such as addressing inadequate housing and poverty. HAN members Boston Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Health System are showcased as examples. Congratulations to four HAN member health system staff for being recognized by Modern […]
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Welcome Ochsner Health to the HAN network! Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit health system with more than 36,000 employees and it operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South.
Continue ReadingUMass Memorial Health Care Community Investing Program
UMass Memorial Health (UMMH)’s Community Investing Program is explored in a new case study. The case study covers the program’s inception and design, strategies employed, and key stakeholders involved. It also discusses several of the program’s projects, including Worcester Common Ground (WCG), Creative Hub Worcester (CHW), the Finally Home Fund, and the Tiny Home Village.
Continue ReadingPromoting economic empowerment through housing stability
HAN member Hawai‘i Pacific Health made its first place-based investment with a $1 million loan to Hawai‘i Community Lending, in partnership with The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. The funds will support Hawai‘i Community Lending, a nonprofit community development financial institution, to assist 900 low-income families purchase homes over the next 3 years. Despite being able to financially make regular loan payments, these local residents cannot […]
Continue ReadingAligning place-based investing and policy advocacy
HAN is partnering with CityHealth and Multiplier Advisors, to explore ways in which health systems can work with cities—and through alignment of impact investments and policy advocacy—to address the social determinants of health. The CityHealth article shares examples of local SDOH policy advocacy efforts from HAN members Kaiser Permanente and UMass Memorial Health (UMMH).
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