Reflecting on 2020
“A Year Like No Other” is a review of 2020 at the Health Fund, from grantmaking and reports to media highlights and insights from our staff.
Announcing over $13.2 million in Healthy Aging, Special Projects awards
We’re excited to announce 40 new awards through our 2020 Healthy Aging and Special Projects & Emerging Ideas programs! These organizations are improving the health of Michigan residents young and old through innovative, impactful work.
2016 and 2017 Cohort Reports: What we’ve learned
Our 2016 and 2017 cohort reports provide some helpful answers to a key question: what makes effective projects effective?
Building Strong Partnerships: 2019 Annual Report
Check out our 2019 annual report for information on our grantmaking, our capacity building efforts, and a couple influential reports.
‘Food as medicine’ interventions connect hunger to health
A new Food Bank Council of Michigan initiative intends to expand a model in which the second situation is treated much like the first—where produce can be given to patients as seamlessly as medication can.
Report: Michigan Food Environment Scan
This MPHI report looks at food interventions across Michigan, identifying the strengths and gaps of the work.
Announcing $14.6 million in new health awards
We’re pleased to announce 40 new awards through our 2020 Behavioral Health and Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles programs! The funded projects are innovative efforts to improve the state of health in every part of Michigan.
Has telehealth turned a corner?
New legislation signed Wednesday by Governor Whitmer is helping make sure that the benefits of the technology are here to stay. The bipartisan, five-bill package will expand the availability of telemedicine for Michigan’s Medicaid enrollees, starting in October 2020.
Investing $5.3 million in the health of Michigan communities
We’re excited to announce 70 new awards through our 2020 Community Health Impact grant program! The selected organizations are making a difference from within Michigan communities all over the state.
Report: Health-related transportation in Michigan
Our 2020 report looks at the current state of transportation in Michigan, highlights some of our past funding, and provides a guide future investments.