St. David's Foundation

Time is running out for Central Texans planning to enroll in health coverage for 2022. Enrollment for Marketplace health plans ends on Jan. 15—act now to get covered! Learn more below on how to receive enrollment assistance from Foundation Communities.

We're reaching out to people in 12 counties in Central Texas to remind them of the January 15th deadline to sign up for affordable Healthcare.gov Marketplace insurance plans. Our Health Coverage team is ready to help! Learn more at www.prosperhealthcoverage.org
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Millions have already made the choice to improve their health care options.

St. David’s Foundation is committed to connecting Central Texans with accessible and affordable health insurance coverage during this open enrollment period.

Learn more today: https://stdavidsfoundation.org/empowering-the-uninsured/

Millions have already made the choice to improve their health care options.

St. David’s Foundation is committed to connecting Central Texans with accessible and affordable health insurance coverage during this open enrollment period.

Learn more today: https://stdavidsfoundation.org/empowering-the-uninsured/

Moving the Needle on Black Birth Equity - A Call to Action - Grantmakers In Health

Philanthropy has an urgent responsibility and opportunity to address the structural factors leading to birth inequities. Healthier pregnancies, labors, and postpartum recoveries benefit birthing individuals, children, and families. Focusing attention on those who need it most could have positive implications for entire communities and for future generations.

There is much work to do to tackle these issues at scale. Lourdes Rodríguez, Senior Program Officer at St. David’s Foundation, along with four other funders discuss how philanthropy can join this work for to move the needle on Black birth equity. Read more via Grantmakers In Health: https://www.gih.org/views-from-the-field/moving-the-needle-on-black-birth-equity-a-call-to-action/

Moving the Needle on Black Birth Equity - A Call to Action - Grantmakers In Health Philanthropy has an urgent responsibility and opportunity to address the structural factors leading to birth inequities. Healthier pregnancies, labors, and postpartum recoveries not only benefit birthing individuals, but also result in healthier children and families. Focusing attention on those who...

Congratulations to Krystal Grimes for receiving the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce 2021 Woman of the Year award. Krystal is dedicated to community impact and improved mental health in Bastrop County on multiple levels. As the Director of Inclusion and Resilience at Bastrop County Cares, Krystal is central to community health initiatives throughout the county. She started the Healing History Community Conversation Series—a profound experience that guides change and bridges gaps in Bastrop County from a trauma-informed perspective.

“Thriving rural communities are only possible when you begin to have courageous, bold, and inclusive conversations on race and equity and explore the possibilities thereafter.” Abena Asante, MHA, Senior Program Officer at St. David’s Foundation

We honor and thank Krystal for her tireless work and presence in the Bastrop County Community. You can learn more about the work of our partner Bastrop County Cares here: https://www.bastropcares.org/

Congratulations to Krystal Grimes for receiving the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce 2021 Woman of the Year award. Krystal is dedicated to community impact and improved mental health in Bastrop County on multiple levels. As the Director of Inclusion and Resilience at Bastrop County Cares, Krystal is central to community health initiatives throughout the county. She started the Healing History Community Conversation Series—a profound experience that guides change and bridges gaps in Bastrop County from a trauma-informed perspective.

“Thriving rural communities are only possible when you begin to have courageous, bold, and inclusive conversations on race and equity and explore the possibilities thereafter.” Abena Asante, MHA, Senior Program Officer at St. David’s Foundation

We honor and thank Krystal for her tireless work and presence in the Bastrop County Community. You can learn more about the work of our partner Bastrop County Cares here: https://www.bastropcares.org/

Millions have already made the choice to improve their health care options.

St. David’s Foundation is committed to connecting Central Texans with accessible and affordable health insurance coverage during this open enrollment period.

Learn more today: https://stdavidsfoundation.org/empowering-the-uninsured/

Millions have already made the choice to improve their health care options.

St. David’s Foundation is committed to connecting Central Texans with accessible and affordable health insurance coverage during this open enrollment period.

Learn more today: https://stdavidsfoundation.org/empowering-the-uninsured/

St. David's Foundation gives $51 million in grants with focus on older adults

Central Texas is changing. The Austin metro area has the fastest-growing population between 55 and 64 and the second fastest-growing population of adults 65 and older in the nation.

"We feel that part of a healthy community is one where older adults can live healthy, productive lives safely and independently." Andrew Levack, MPH, Senior Program Officer, St. David's Foundation

That's why we give grants that specifically focus on supporting family caregivers and helping older adults stay in their homes, through programs like in-home care and adult day centers.

Learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing older adults and caretakers in our region: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2021/12/21/austin-area-nonprofit-organizations-receive-51-million-grants-austins-st-davids-foundation/8934697002/

St. David's Foundation gives $51 million in grants with focus on older adults Austin area programs that help people age at home or receive in-home care received grants as part of St. David's Foundation's strategic giving.

stdavidsfoundation | Taking Care of Those Who Care

We are proud to announce $51 million in new funding, with the most significant portion going toward supporting the region’s aging adults ($13 million), as well as safety net clinics to ensure access to quality health care for the uninsured and underinsured ($18 million). This funding brings the Foundation’s cumulative 2021 investments to more than $76 million across our strategic priorities to advance health equity in Central Texas. Read more here: https://stdavidsfoundation.org/2021/12/15/taking-care-of-those-who-care/

stdavidsfoundation | Taking Care of Those Who Care St. David's Foundation invests in a healthy community through our signature programs and collaborations with more than 60 nonprofit partners. Through a unique partnership, we reinvest proceeds from St. David's HealthCare to help build the healthiest community in the world.

Here's How to Find Critical Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance - Every Texan

Here's How to Find Critical Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance - Every Texan Open Enrollment at HealthCare.gov (the Health Insurance Marketplace) is open until January 15, 2022. In order to have coverage that begins on January 1st, consumers must enroll by December 15th. Enrollment Assisters Professional assistance is available for free to help people sign up for health insu...

Enroll for free or low-cost health insurance through the federal exchange by December 15 to get coverage starting on January 1, 2022. By getting covered, you can keep yourself, your loved ones, and your communities protected and thriving. https://stdavidsfoundation.org/empowering-the-uninsured/

Enroll for free or low-cost health insurance through the federal exchange by December 15 to get coverage starting on January 1, 2022. By getting covered, you can keep yourself, your loved ones, and your communities protected and thriving. https://stdavidsfoundation.org/empowering-the-uninsured/

Many families face significant barriers to accessing dental care, from inadequate services in rural areas to lack of health insurance. The free services offered by our mobile dental program helps reduce inequities in our community while providing high quality dental care that everyone needs. We are so grateful to our community partners and their shared vision for advancing health equity in Central Texas through free, mobile health care services. Yesterday, we were honored to donate one of our vans to Kids Tooth Team Outreach.

Read the story of this donation and learn more about Kids Tooth Team's plans to expand free dental services throughout our region here: https://www.ada.org/publications/ada-news/2021/november/van-donation-expands-access-to-care-for-underserved-children-in-lone-star-state

Many families face significant barriers to accessing dental care, from inadequate services in rural areas to lack of health insurance. The free services offered by our mobile dental program helps reduce inequities in our community while providing high quality dental care that everyone needs. We are so grateful to our community partners and their shared vision for advancing health equity in Central Texas through free, mobile health care services. Yesterday, we were honored to donate one of our vans to Kids Tooth Team Outreach.

Read the story of this donation and learn more about Kids Tooth Team's plans to expand free dental services throughout our region here: https://www.ada.org/publications/ada-news/2021/november/van-donation-expands-access-to-care-for-underserved-children-in-lone-star-state

As many as 1.6 million Texans may have lost their health insurance during the pandemic. Too often, families skip medical care because they cannot afford it or are forced to take on crippling medical debt that can impact future generations.

Over one million Texans are eligible for free or low-cost health insurance through the federal exchange.

You can build a better future for yourself and your family by enrolling today: https://stdavidsfoundation.org/empowering-the-uninsured/

As many as 1.6 million Texans may have lost their health insurance during the pandemic. Too often, families skip medical care because they cannot afford it or are forced to take on crippling medical debt that can impact future generations.

Over one million Texans are eligible for free or low-cost health insurance through the federal exchange.

You can build a better future for yourself and your family by enrolling today: https://stdavidsfoundation.org/empowering-the-uninsured/

stdavidsfoundation | Data for Equity: Advancing Equitable Evaluation Practices and Learning in Central Texas

This year, St. David’s Foundation launched its first-ever grant opportunity focused on supporting nonprofit organizations as they work to make their own evaluation practices more equitable. Meet our new cohort of grantees working to improve the social determinants of health through equitable evaluation: https://stdavidsfoundation.org/2021/12/06/data-for-equity-advancing-equitable-evaluation-practices-and-learning-in-central-texas/

stdavidsfoundation | Data for Equity: Advancing Equitable Evaluation Practices and Learning in Central Texas St. David's Foundation invests in a healthy community through our signature programs and collaborations with more than 60 nonprofit partners. Through a unique partnership, we reinvest proceeds from St. David's HealthCare to help build the healthiest community in the world.

Van donation expands access to care for underserved children in Lone Star State

“We are excited and thrilled to extend our outreach through a collaboration with a private specialist in order to bring access to dental care to children in rural counties in Central Texas,” Dr. Shailee Gupta, St. David's Foundation

Read more about our upcoming donation to Kids Tooth Team Outreach that will help expand access to free mobile dental care to rural communities in Central Texas: https://www.ada.org/publications/ada-news/2021/november/van-donation-expands-access-to-care-for-underserved-children-in-lone-star-state

Van donation expands access to care for underserved children in Lone Star State Together: Alexandra Otto, D.D.S., left, and Shailee Gupta, D.D.S., pose in front of the van that St. David’s Foundation is donating to Dr. Otto to provide care for central Texan children. Photo courtesy of Dr. Gupta.

Did you know there are more than 2.5 million Texans eligible for coverage through the federal exchange during this year’s #OpenEnrollment period? We can begin to turn the tide on the uninsured crisis by getting our neighbors enrolled this fall. Find out more here: https://stdavidsfoundation.org/empowering-the-uninsured/

#GetCovered

Did you know there are more than 2.5 million Texans eligible for coverage through the federal exchange during this year’s #OpenEnrollment period? We can begin to turn the tide on the uninsured crisis by getting our neighbors enrolled this fall. Find out more here: https://stdavidsfoundation.org/empowering-the-uninsured/

#GetCovered

Thank you to all of our grant partners, community advocates, and people across Central Texas who work tirelessly to improve the health and well-being of our neighbors across the region. We are truly grateful for you.

Thank you to all of our grant partners, community advocates, and people across Central Texas who work tirelessly to improve the health and well-being of our neighbors across the region. We are truly grateful for you.

What would your ideal future look like? What would you need to thrive? What possible futures keep you up at night? FORESIGHT talked to thousands of people across the country to help create a vision of an equitable future where all people have access to health and well-being. This report outlines the top themes they heard and takeaways to keep in mind in working toward a future in which everyone thrives: https://bit.ly/FORESIGHTreport

What would your ideal future look like? What would you need to thrive? What possible futures keep you up at night? FORESIGHT talked to thousands of people across the country to help create a vision of an equitable future where all people have access to health and well-being. This report outlines the top themes they heard and takeaways to keep in mind in working toward a future in which everyone thrives: https://bit.ly/FORESIGHTreport

Now through January 15, Texans have an opportunity to enroll free or low-cost #healthinsurance through the federal exchange. By getting covered, you can keep yourself, your loved ones, and your communities protected and thriving.

St. David’s Foundation and its partners are committed to educating and empowering Central Texans to access affordable health insurance coverage. Learn more today: https://stdavidsfoundation.org/empowering-the-uninsured/

Now through January 15, Texans have an opportunity to enroll free or low-cost #healthinsurance through the federal exchange. By getting covered, you can keep yourself, your loved ones, and your communities protected and thriving.

St. David’s Foundation and its partners are committed to educating and empowering Central Texans to access affordable health insurance coverage. Learn more today: https://stdavidsfoundation.org/empowering-the-uninsured/

Are you a certified Dental Assistant or know someone looking for an internship? We’re hiring a Dental Intern. Read more below!

This opportunity will provide valuable experience for those looking to work in public health and serving our most underserved Central Texas neighbors. The Dental Intern will provide critical back-up support to the Dental Program staff within the Clinical and Operations teams.

For more details, download the job description here: https://stdavidsfoundation.isolvedhire.com/jobs/463020.html

Are you a certified Dental Assistant or know someone looking for an internship? We’re hiring a Dental Intern. Read more below!

This opportunity will provide valuable experience for those looking to work in public health and serving our most underserved Central Texas neighbors. The Dental Intern will provide critical back-up support to the Dental Program staff within the Clinical and Operations teams.

For more details, download the job description here: https://stdavidsfoundation.isolvedhire.com/jobs/463020.html