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Recruiting for a Diverse Health Care Board

Adding diverse members to a hospital’s or health system’s board can change the board’s culture for the better.
IFDHE Programs

Health Equity Grant Program

Safe, equitable and high quality health care for all is the common goal of an innovative partnership between the Institute for Diversity and Health Equity (IFDHE) and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL). To spread this initiative to support underserved communities throughout Illinois, a new partnership grant program was launched in 2020 to help hospitals and health systems expand services related to maternal and child health, pediatric asthma, adult diabetes, breast cancer and geographic disparities, including access to care in rural communities.

Health Equity Grant News

News coverage on health disparity and initiatives to improve health equity in the U.S.

Health Equity Grant Focus Areas

IFDHE has gathered a list of resources about the Health Equity Grant focus areas.
Resources

Health Equity Grant Program Overview

The American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Institute for Diversity and Health Equity (IFDHE) and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) are committed to eliminating health care disparities by ensuring individuals in every community receive high-quality, equitable and safe care. As a part of this commitment, IFDHE and BCBSIL are co-sponsoring a grant to extend financial support for one year to 13 AHA member hospitals that are part of the BCBSIL provider networks.
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Meet the Grantees

A list of organizations receiving grants and resources on REaL data, SOGI data, Social Determinants of Health, cultural competency, and partnerships.
Resources

Addressing inequities in COVID-19 vaccine administration efforts: References and Resources

This page includes digital content and resources related to COVID-19 and communities of color. This page will be continuously updated with content as it becomes available.