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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · 1d

The Pennsylvania Perinatal Action Collaborative (PAC) is seeking proposals to implement actionable strategies to improve #maternalhealth in PA. Anticipated funding range: $75,000 - $150,000
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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · 2d

5 local companies leading safety innovation and driving economic impact in Pittsburgh www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...

5 local companies leading safety innovation and driving economic impact in Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Business Times

Here are snapshots of five local companies that are leading workplace safety innovation, driving economic impact, and further establishing Pittsburgh as a global safety capital.

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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · 7d

🎉 Happy International Day of Older Persons! At JHF, we’re dedicated to programs that promote healthy aging, independence, and dignity for older adults. Today we celebrate their wisdom, resilience, and invaluable contributions to our communities.

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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · 7d

The JHF Board discussed #teenmentalhealth safe spaces funding w/ legislations & healthcare leaders, including @lgaustindavis.bsky.social, @senatorcosta.com, @jessicabenham.bsky.social, Dr. Hurford (Community Care Behavioral Health Org.) & Demetrious Marousis (Highmark Health.) tinyurl.com/d6cnrdv4

Healthcare Leaders Discuss Strategies for Teen Mental Health Safe Spaces

The JHF Board of Trustees convened to focus on one of its top priorities: ensuring access to teen mental health prevention and early intervention services and safe spaces.

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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you to our partners at @strongmindspa.bsky.social and the many advocates and leaders of mental health that joined us last night for a powerful conversation about how to improve the #teenmentalhealth system here in Allegheny County. www.wpxi.com/news/local/f...

Families, educators, leaders gather in Downtown Pittsburgh to discuss youth mental health

A free event was held in Downtown Pittsburgh to get people talking about mental health.

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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · 8d

JHF’s study tour in Italy highlighted innovations in dementia care, home health, and longevity medicine. These insights fuel our vision for a Pittsburgh Longevity Hub.
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JHF Explores Innovations in Longevity and Aging Care on Italy Study Tour

The Jewish Healthcare Foundation’s study tour in Italy explored innovations in longevity and aging care, meeting leaders shaping the future of healthy aging.

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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · 9d

JHF Program Assoc. J. Ashenayi presented AIDS Free Pittsburgh's collaborative model on the "Cities as Catalysts" panel at the U.S. Fast-Track Cities 2025 Summit & signed the New Orleans Resolution—reaffirming its commitment to equity, resilience & ending HIV. #FastTrackCities #AIDS #HIV #Pittsburgh

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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · 13d

AIDS Free Pittsburgh recently visited all four Kane Community Living Centers, connecting with nearly 400 staff on HIV prevention, testing, STI awareness, and community resources.

Hazell Azzer led engaging discussions on reducing stigma, treatment advances, and legal considerations around testing.

Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · 19d

Our new ROOTS, Near When It Matters: A Neighborhood Approach to #TeenMentalHealth, presents a powerful, evidence-based solution inspired by widespread applications in Australia & adapted here in #Pittsburgh with local partners. jhf.org/publications...

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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · 26d

Yesterday, our 2nd cohort of #BHFellows graduated from the program! Congrats to the 19 fellows who've spent the past 2 years providing critical #behavioralhealth services in Allegheny County. This group will receive over $549,000 in student loan repayment for completing the 2-year program.

Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · Sep 8

Think Pittsburgh. Think the Safety Capital of the World. www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...

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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · Sep 5

✨FELLOWSHIP ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Joyzen C. Ramos, a former JHF Patient Safety and Salk Health Activist Fellow, shares how the fellowships have instilled in her the importance of patient safety and of advocating for patients. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EafJ...

Feinstein Fellowships Alumni: Joyzen Ramos

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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · Sep 5

Richard Smith, Nancy Zionts, & Dr. Karen Wolk Feinstein (JHF) joined Jim Pieffer (Presbyterian SeniorCare) at the future site of Mosaic Apartments—48 inclusive units for LGBTQ+ seniors. JHF awarded $100K over 3 years to fund a service coordinator. shorturl.at/7q3Sg

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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · Sep 5

For Dr. David Kelley, Pennsylvania’s longtime Medicaid Chief Medical Officer, public service is not a job, it’s a mission. And Pennsylvanians are healthier for it. jhf.org/news/dr-davi...

Dr. David Kelley Brings Rural Roots to Enhance Pennsylvania’s Health Policy

The Jewish Healthcare Foundation advances healthcare innovation, advocacy, collaboration, and education to improve population health.

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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · Sep 4

The Justin Reid Ehrenwerth Emerging Scholar Award was recently given to Milo Rent and Hritika Basu, both rising juniors at Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy. jhf.org/news/justin-...

Justin Reid Ehrenwerth Award Empowers Pittsburgh Youth

The Jewish Healthcare Foundation advances healthcare innovation, advocacy, collaboration, and education to improve population health.

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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · Sep 4

AIDS Free Pittsburgh's PrEP Data Walks and new MyPrEP Access Guide are turning data into action by connecting people with practical resources. #AIDS #HIV jhf.org/news/data-in...

Data in Motion: AIDS Free Pittsburgh Walks Build Awareness and Shape Policy

AIDS Free Pittsburgh’s PrEP Data Walks bring local HIV prevention data into diverse community spaces, transforming statistics into meaningful conversations that inspire action.

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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · Sep 3

AIDS Free Pittsburgh's PrEP Survey Project is highlighted in the Allegheny County Medical Society's August Bulletin (p. 7), underscoring the importance of community-driven data in shaping HIV prevention efforts across the region.

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ACMS August 2025 Bulletin

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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · Sep 3

A recent Health Careers Futures Board meeting focused on community-based organizations providing teen mental health services, hurdles to sustainable funding, and proposed advocacy efforts. hubs.li/Q03GHFnC0

Health Careers Futures Board Builds Momentum for Teen Mental Health Services

JHF’s Health Careers Futures (HCF) Board met on August 27 focused on advancing sustainable, community-based teen mental health services across Pennsylvania.

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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · Aug 29

JHF and PRHI recently launched the Coalition for Advancing Safer Healthcare (CASH), partnering with leading healthcare organizations to design safer, harm-free health system of the future.

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National Healthcare Leaders to Design an Ambition Health System with Safety at its Core

The Jewish Healthcare Foundation and Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative have launched the Coalition for Advancing Safer Healthcare, partnering with top health systems to design the “Ambition Health...

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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · Aug 5

Through the Collaborative for Immigrant Impact, JHF joins nonprofits across Southwestern PA working to protect and support immigrant families. Funding provides emergency grants, legal aid, housing, and essential services. nextpittsburgh.com/pittsburgh-f...

Pittsburgh nonprofits rally around immigrants amid ICE crackdowns

18 nonprofits have launched the Collaborative for Immigrant Impact “to protect, support and encourage the continuing diversity of our region.”

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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · Aug 5

Today's #ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert helps our entire community support over 200+ nonprofits in Allegheny & Westmoreland counties that serve vulnerable populations. pittsburghgives.org

Thank you to @pghfoundation.bsky.social & Community Foundation of Westmoreland County for leading this effort

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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · Aug 1

Public health icon Michael Jacobson discusses food advocacy’s wins, hurdles, and his bold new venture—the National Food Museum. #FoodAdvocacy #PublicHealth @nationalfoodmuseum.bsky.social jhf.org/news/dr-mich...

Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · Jul 30

Dr. Soojin Jun, a geriatric pharmacist and co-founder of @pfps-us.bsky.social, shares how participating in the Salk Health Activist Fellowship influenced her path as an advocate and changemaker. ‪#PatientSafety #FeinsteinFellowships www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkXT...

Feinstein Fellowship Alumni Profile - Soojin Jun

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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · Jul 30

Congratulations to the 2025 Patient Safety Fellows! They each participated in a group project looking at opportunities to improve patient engagement to improve safety in a variety of care settings. We're grateful for their passion & dedication
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Jewish Healthcare Foundation @jhforg.bsky.social · Jul 29

Over the past two years, JHF has accepted eight international students as fellows through a growing partnership with the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College in Southeastern Ohio. #FeinsteinFellowships #PatientSafety jhf.org/news/an-unex...

An Unexpected Partner in the Feinstein Fellowships

The Jewish Healthcare Foundation advances healthcare innovation, advocacy, collaboration, and education to improve population health.

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