Pittsburgh: A Safer Childbirth City Partners Organize Maternal Health Training and Education Programs

This is the first article in a series featuring the Pittsburgh: A Safer Childbirth City partners. As part of Merck for Mothers' network of 20 Safer Childbirth Cities across the U.S., Pittsburgh: A Safer Childbirth City aims to reduce r...
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Patient Safety Full Court Press Team Explores Global Healthcare Safety Models, Commercial Aviation Solutions

On Wednesday, March 2, the National Patient Safety Board (NPSB) Full Court Press Team met to learn about healthcare safety boards in England and Norway, and to hear from the Commercial Aviation Safety Team. Mark DeRubeis, MBA, chair of...
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Health Careers Futures Board Discusses Community Health Worker Progress

On March 1, the Health Careers Futures (HCF) Board met to discuss progress in supporting community health workers, especially those in maternal health work. In 2022, the HCF Board will devote much attention to the frontline workforce a...
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Death and Dying Fellowship Concludes

The 2022 Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF) Death and Dying Fellowship completed its nine-session run on March 28. This year's program equipped 34 fellows from a broad range of disciplines with the skills to confront and discuss the le...
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JHF Responds to Ukraine Conflict

The Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF) stands with Ukraine and the individuals and families affected by the war. Among the many very challenging aspects of this crisis, the increased risk of human trafficking facing women and children ...
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International Women’s Forum Special Interest Group for Health Examines Global Approaches to Human Trafficking

On March 29, the International Women's Forum (IWF) Special Interest Group for Health heard presentations from professionals around the world working to address human trafficking. Speakers included Sue Matthews, RN, MHScN, DPH, WHAMglob...
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International Women’s Forum Pittsburgh Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The IWF Pittsburgh chapter, led by IWF Pittsburgh and Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF) Board Chair Debra L. Caplan, MPA, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. JHF congratulates the chapter, which began with JHF President and CEO...
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JHF Hosts Donna Cooper, Health Systems and Community Stakeholders for Children’s Advocacy Session

The Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF) was pleased to host Donna Cooper, former secretary of policy for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania during the Ed Rendell administration, for a meeting with health system representatives and communi...
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Jason Kunzman Serves Pittsburgh and Jewish Community with Commitment to Innovation and Excellence

The Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF) has called Kunzman a friend since 2003, long before he assumed his current position as chief program officer at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh (JCC). At JHF, Kunzman served as t...
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JHF Named as Lead Education Partner for the Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Learning Network

The Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF) is launching the newly formed Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Learning Network for Nursing Facilities in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) and several managed care...
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Senior Living Full Court Press Team Explores Solutions for Community-Dwelling Seniors and Caregivers

On February 23, the Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF) Senior Living Full Court Press Team met for the first time this year to explore three strategies and models that aim to support community-dwelling seniors and their caregivers. The...
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Statewide Workshop Explores Dementia Friendly Communities

On February 17, Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF) staff members Anneliese Perry, MS, NHA, CECM and Stacie Bonenberger, MOT, OTR/L hosted a virtual statewide workshop called Dementia Friendly: Bringing a Community Together. Perry and B...
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Coalition for Quality at the End of Life Meeting Highlights Debates Surrounding Advance Care Planning

The Coalition for Quality at the End of Life (CQEL) held its first statewide meeting of the year on February 17, organized by the Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF). Fifty-nine attendees joined the Zoom meeting, hosted by JHF COO and C...
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Nancy Zionts and Daniel Rosen Join Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Seniors Task Force

Daniel Rosen, PhD, MSW, professor of social work at the University of Pittsburgh and vice chair of the Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF) Board, and Nancy Zionts, MBA, JHF COO and chief program officer, are participating in the newly e...
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2022 Teen Mental Health Advocacy Series Begins

In February, the Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF) and the PA Youth Advocacy Network began the inaugural 2022 Teen Mental Health Advocacy Series. The series aims to connect Pennsylvania high school students with advocacy opportunities...
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Teen Mental Health Collaborative Members Explore Advocacy, Partnerships

On February 22, the Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF) convened members of the Teen Mental Health Collaborative for the first in-person meeting of the new year. Attendees had the opportunity to discuss and define the Collaborative's st...
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JHF Board Committee for Adolescent Behavioral Health Explores Potential Health System and Community Partnerships

On February 24, the Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF) Board Committee for Adolescent Behavioral Health, led by JHF Board Vice Chair Daniel Rosen, PhD, MSW, met to begin preliminary discussions on strengthening health system and commun...
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WHAMglobal Board Discusses Human Trafficking as a Public Health Issue

On February 21, the Women's Health Activist Movement Global (WHAMglobal) Board met to discuss human trafficking and how it affects women in a few international contexts. Guest speakers presented varying approaches to addressing the wom...
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WHAMglobal Holds First Meeting of Pittsburgh: A Safer Childbirth City and Community Fund Partners

The Pittsburgh: A Safer Childbirth City partners met with the Community Fund partners for the first time in February, to discuss their collective work in promoting maternal health. The Women's Health Activist Movement Global (WHAMgloba...
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Perinatal Health Equity Champions Program Applications Available

The Perinatal Health Equity Champions Program is designed to build workforce capacity to help address racial disparities and improve maternal health care in the Pittsburgh region. This year-long program provides the opportunity to brin...
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