Investing experience and resources to strengthen and advance individual and community health. Optimism | Relationships | Responsibility
Northwest Washington State
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Chuckanut Health retweeted
Thank you to our funders in Whatcom County! We couldn’t do it without your ongoing support! #UnitedWayofWhatcomCounty @WhatcomCF @ChuckanutHealth #RiverStyxFoundation
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Congrats to Heather Flaherty from @ChuckanutHealth & Elke Stevens, @WhatcomCC alumnae and the other 5 nominees for @BHam_Chamber - Top 7 under 40! whatcomtalk.com/2020/11/19/b… #MyOrcaPod
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This "Art of Aging" project by @ChuckanutHealth is a wonderful thing. Every person has a story to tell + and there is much to learn from older adults. Healthy communities support citizens of all ages. 💙agingwellwhatcom.org/art-of-… #WhatcomCounty #bellingham #aging #eldercare
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In a 2020 GIH Bulletin, Heather Flaherty, ED of @ChuckanutHealth asked "How do we measure the difference that has been made and the “healthier tomorrows” we have created?". Read more about how the Foundation asks this question and maximized their impact:
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Today is #NationalChildHealthDay & we are celebrating our long-time supporter @ChuckanutHealth. They work to make sure that every child gets a healthy start & everyone receives the care they need. Thank you CHF for being one of our Health Care Champion Sponsors!
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.@BlueShieldFound announced today more than $10.6 million in grants to nonprofit organizations and programs throughout California to prevent domestic violence, support childcare workers, and strengthen community efforts for health equity.
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Despite the pandemic, Jansen Art Center is finding ways to continue to share local art.
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Racism is a mental health issue because racism causes trauma. And trauma paints a direct line to mental illnesses, which need to be taken seriously. #BIPOCMentalHealthMonth
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🕫 Announcing our new Emergency Funding Guide, compiling over 30 federal funding streams that child and youth orgs can use during COVID-19 and beyond. We break down how to use the flexibilities of existing funds, helping you provide emergency support now.
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Today’s ❓: When you take away K-12 funding, what is left in the budget for kids? *Note that budget items related to kids are often spread over multiple departments in small amounts, and so it can be hard to see the whole picture.
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Unity Care NW Offers Free Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance to Any Whatcom County Resident whatcomtalk.com/2020/06/09/u…
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Most clients we serve are in the high-risk category for COVID-19. Our telehealth system allows clients to receive necessary care from home. To support this program @ChuckanutHealth is matching all donations up to $25,000 through May 21st. Donate: chuckanuthealthfoundation.or…
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New #COVID19 data have revealed an alarming trend: Black families face a much higher risk of contracting and dying from the virus. Residents of majority-Black counties have three times the rate of infection and almost 6x the rate of deaths as residents of majority-white counties.
"COVID-19 has given us even more clarity about our society’s racial inequities." #sdoh urbn.is/2RrlIi7
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When we're lonely, we feel invisible.
One of the most powerful ways to fight it is to help others feel seen.
The conversation doesn't have to be long. Even 1 minute of interaction can be enough to create a sense of connection.
#WorkLife #TuesdayThoughts tedtalks.social/WLAdam
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We're still transporting people who need groceries, prescriptions and medical care, as well as those traveling to essential jobs. Help them--as well our drivers performing an essential service--by riding for essential trips only, wearing a mask, and keeping 6 ft from others.
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Whatcom Community steps up to help address COVID-19 bit.ly/2xnO99A
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The #COVID19 crisis sends an urgent call for #philanthropy to step up and step in. Here's my reflection on #philanthropy's response to the #Coronavirus. fordfoundation.org/ideas/equ… #NPCOVID19
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Nice story on the #WAMHSummit by @komonews. “Mental health is really something that involves every one of us, and that’s what we’re seeing at this summit.” -- Jurgen Unutzer. Great mentions of @CrisisCXNs @CityOfRedmond bit.ly/2oP1XWr
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Dr. Jürgen Unützer helps open the Washington Mental Health Summit by spelling out the need for better treatments, the promise of #research, the opportunities for innovation & the tremendous rewards of providing #mentalhealth care. #WAMHSummit @ChadsProject @UWPsychiatry
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Every 40 seconds a person dies by suicide.
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. & every year @TWLOHA makes a video to support what they fight for every day––that everyone can recognize the giant size of our worth.
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