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See how EHF is participating in the state’s groundbreaking plan that focuses on addressing food insecurity, housing, and transportation issues through Medicaid and CHIP programs.

As the Texas legislature gets to work in Austin this session, Texans say reducing health care costs, addressing maternal health, and increasing funding for mental health programs should be their top health care priorities. Those are just some of the results of EHF’s new statewide poll. 

Millions of Texans will soon have to re-enroll for Medicaid coverage, but researchers say state preparation, outreach, and navigation to other health insurance options could help minimize a dramatic rise in the state’s uninsured population.

Guidance gives Texas Medicaid official option to fund programs that addressing non-medical drivers of health. EHF research shows those programs can yield improved health outcomes AND financial savings.

Barnes talks with Texas Heart Institute about it’s new #WALK30 initiative and says that having safe places to walk and exercise is just one of many non-medical factors that have a direct impact on a person’s health.

EHF’s grant guide for 2023 outlines the complete grant application process, including submission deadlines and new funding opportunities.

EHF invites existing coalitions to a virtual event on November 30 to learn more about the 2nd-year cohort of CHCI’s Peer Learning Network.

Watch EHF’s new president and CEO talk about EHF’s latest research on KPRC-TV’s Houston Newsmakers.

A large majority of Texans say that medical care alone isn’t enough for a person to live a healthy life, so the state should invest more resources to address non-medical factors like unemployment, neighborhood conditions, and housing.

Dr. Barnes joins the foundation as a proven leader in improving health equity and addressing underlying, non-medical drivers of health for under-resourced communities.

EHF’s founding president and CEO Elena Marks writes about her efforts to shift the conversation to HEALTH, not just health care and says serving at EHF has been the “highlight of my career.”