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Program Officer Jean Freeman-Crawford Honored with Emerging Leader Fellowship
We’re proud to share the news that Foundation Program Officer Jean Freeman-Crawford has been named a 2018 Terrance Keenan Institute for Emerging Leaders in Health Philanthropy fellow! Founded by Grantmakers in Health (GIH), with additional support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the purpose of the fellowship is to “nurture talented practitioners who have shown…
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Michael Brown, Ferguson, and Health
Two years ago today, the shooting death of Michael Brown astounded a nation, and forever changed the way that we talk about race and health in America. The Ferguson Commission’s report, which was released last September, suggested that health disparities were a key factor in the unrest that began after Brown’s death. The report suggests…
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The Foundation Welcomes Changes to Board of Directors
MFH is proud to welcome the newest member of its Board of Directors, Shelley Layton. Layton is offering her expertise and experience as an executive in the health care field. In addition, Darin Preis will assume the role of Board chairperson, taking over for 2016. The 15-member Board of Directors plays an instrumental role in…
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MFH’s Cover Missouri Coalition Called What’s Right with the Region!
On May 7, 2015, FOCUS St. Louis, the region’s premier leadership organization, will honor 20 organizations, individuals, and initiatives that are making a difference in St. Louis at the 18th annual What’s Right with the Region! awards celebration. The honorees were nominated by the public and selected by a panel of community judges for their impact and service…