CHC: Creating Healthier Communities awards funds to Georgia communities to help prevent one of the most common forms of cancer Healthy Savannah, East Georgia Cancer Coalition, and Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential join CHC to focus on vaccination equity to prevent cervical cancer in Macon, Savannah, Augusta, and the surrounding areas. ALEXANDRIA, [...]
Find Opportunities to Volunteer with Our Great Nonprofit Partners! April is National Volunteer Month! This is great time to explore the various opportunities available from many of our nonprofit partners. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer looking for new ways to get involved or new to volunteering altogether we've got you covered. Don't be [...]
CHC Takes Part in HHS Black Maternal Health Summit On Friday, April 12, we were honored to be a part of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)'s 2nd annual Black Maternal Health Outcomes Matter: Keeping Hope Alive! summit. CHC's Black Birthing Initiative was discussed as a successful and replicable model for improving maternal [...]
CHC Talks About Success of Black Birthing Initiative at U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 2nd Annual Black Maternal Health Outcomes Matter: Keeping Hope Alive! Summit In February, CHC: Creating Healthier Communities met with Rev. Dr. Que English, Director of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood [...]
The Crucial Role of Black Doulas in Maternal Health By: Valerie Rochester, CHC Chief Health Equity Officer At CHC, we recognize that true progress and change begin with listening to and centering the experiences of those most impacted by systemic inequities and injustices. For supporting Black maternal health outcomes, a viable and supported [...]
Washington State Elevating Maternal Care Through Highest Doula Reimbursement By Demetrius Geiger, MPH, CHC Program Manager The strides taken by Washington State to elevate maternal care standards through increased Medicaid reimbursement rates for certified doulas are truly commendable and forward-thinking. This initiative not only signifies a commitment to equitable healthcare access but also [...]
CHC Corporate Leadership Council: How to Get a Job in Social Impact Join us for a virtual event on April 23, 2024, from noon to 1PM ET. Join CHC's Corporate Leadership Council members for this special session about how to start – and advance – your career in social impact: corporate social responsibility (CSR); [...]
The Importance of Volunteering: National Volunteer Month April is National Volunteer Month! Volunteering is a proactive response to challenges we face as a society, benefitting all parties involved: volunteers can give back and support communities and organizations all while increasing their sense of purpose. Hear more from our CEO, Jean Accius, PhD, and explore [...]
CHC's CEO Speaks at Donor Trust and Participation Conference CHC President & CEO Jean C. Accius, PhD, NACD.DC recently attended the BBB Wise Giving Alliance and Charity Monitoring Worldwide Donor Trust and Participation conference in New York, where he spoke on a panel about communicating impact across donor segments. While donor decline is a [...]
The Urgency of Action Following Passing of Influencer Jessica Pettway Post by Adelaide Appiah, Director of Programs It is deeply saddening to learn of the passing of Jessica Pettway - beauty and fashion influencer, mother, and wife - and the sobering reality her story presents. Jessica's journey with cervical cancer, misdiagnosed as fibroids, underscores [...]
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