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United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 16h

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, UHF highlights the adolescent behavioral health crisis & its ripple effects.

1 in 4 adolescents experienced a behavioral health condition in 2022. Only 39% who experienced a major depressive episode in 2021 received care.

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United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 2d

TODAY: UHF's 2025 Gala will start at 6pm at Cipriani 42nd St #UHFGala2025

Honorees include:
-Bruce Ratner; founder, Ratner Early Detection Initiative
-Michelle Javian & Yuki Kotani; founders, Harboring Hearts
-Angela Diaz, MD, PhD, MPH from Icahn Mount Sinai

Follow along on X and Instagram!

United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 6d

UHF Gala Special Tribute honors Angela Diaz, MD, PhD, MPH, a dean at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai & Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center former director.

Dr. Diaz is honored for decades of leadership transforming health care for adolescents & young adults.
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United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 7d

The Distinguished Community Service Award at UHF's Gala will honor Michelle Javian & Yuki Kotani for founding Harboring Hearts, which provides emergency housing, transportation, food, & emotional support to cardiac & transplant patients & their families.

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United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 7d

How can NY modernize its Medicaid administration? UHF President & CEO Oxiris Barbot, MD, & SVP Chad Shearer recently joined the @rockefellerinst.bsky.social's Policy Outsider podcast.

Listen below to hear why administration matters & opportunities for improvement.
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Ep. 112. Modernizing Medicaid Administration | Rockefeller Institute of Government

New York’s Medicaid program provides health insurance to nearly seven million New Yorkers, and it is a critically important way for people to get healthcare. On this episode of Policy Outsider, we d...

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United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 8d

As a participant in UHF's early childhood literacy project, Union Community Health Center integrated literacy guidance in more than 250 newborn appointments and held a series of reading events.

This #NationalLiteracyMonth, we highlight their "life-changing" project: uhfnyc.org/news/article...

Bronx Health Center's ‘Life-Changing’ Literacy Project Instills Love of Reading | United Hospital Fund

A participant in UHF's early childhood literacy project, Union Community Health Center expanded book giveaways and literacy guidance to the newborn-to-six-month age group and hosted a series of litera...

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United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 8d

UHF's Gala on 10/6 celebrates leaders in health & health care.

The Health Care Leadership Award will honor Ratner Early Detection Initiative Founder Bruce Ratner for his work on early cancer detection & deep commitment to the health & well-being of NYers.

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United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 9d

UHF's 2025 Gala is next week!

On 10/6 we'll honor:
-Bruce Ratner; founder, Ratner Early Detection Initiative
-Michelle Javian & @YukiKotani; founders, @HarboringHearts
-Angela Diaz, MD, PhD, MPH from @IcahnMountSinai

Find out more here: uhfnyc.org/events/event...

United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 12d

UHF convened senior leaders, policymakers, & national experts Thursday for a strategy session on children's behavioral health.

We look forward to translating the conversation into a framework that can help in strengthening the BH landscape. Thank you to all our participants!

United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 13d

Can Medicaid help combat climate change's impact on health?

A new UHF brief explores how, despite widespread federal funding losses, state Medicaid programs can build community resilience to climate change & help those most vulnerable. #ClimateWeekNYC

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United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 14d

By 2050 ripple effects of climate change are estimated to be up to $45B in health care costs & $250B in lost wages in the US #ClimateWeekNYC

A UHF/Boston Consulting Group report analyzes the impact on health, safety, & livelihood & strategies to adapt & build resilience:
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United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 15d

UHF's Gala is two weeks away! Join us at Cipriani 42nd St on 10/6 to honor:

-Bruce Ratner; founder, Ratner Early Detection Initiative -Michelle Javian & Yuki Kotani; founders,
Harboring Hearts
-Angela Diaz, MD, PhD, MPH from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 15d

Up to 680K additional people may experience asthma associated with air pollution in 2050 compared to 2025, a new UHF & Boston Consulting Group report shows. #ClimateWeekNYC

Find data on climate change's impact on health & safety, & strategies to adapt & build resilience: uhfnyc.org/publications...

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United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 16d

Attending #ClimateWeekNYC? Read UHF's report to learn how climate change affects health, safety, & livelihood, plus key resilience strategies.

The UHF/Boston Consulting Group report analyzes ripple effects on housing, health care costs, wages, & more in NY, NYC & the U.S.
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United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 19d

Did you know heat-exacerbated deaths in NY are expected to double by 2050?

Adults aged 65+ are projected to represent more than half of these deaths. Find more on climate change's impact on health & key resilience strategies in UHF's new report with
@bcgl.bsky.social

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Ed Maibach @maibached.bsky.social · 20d

As representatives of the world begin to gather in NYC for next week's General Assembly meeting & Climate Week NYC, you might want to read this new report by
@unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social on the health impacts of climate change on the health, safety & livelihoods of people in New York.

New United Hospital Fund Analysis Highlights Impact of the Changing Climate on the Health, Safety, and Livelihoods of New Yorkers and All Americans | United Hospital Fund

Ripple Effects of Climate Change Estimated to Cost Billions in Health Care Costs and Lost Wages

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United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 20d

“Climate change amplifies health risks for the general population and certain vulnerable groups," says UHF President and CEO Oxiris Barbot, MD.

UHF and Boston Consulting Group's new report analyzes climate change's impact on health, safety, and livelihood.

Read it here: uhfnyc.org/publications...

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United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 21d

NEW: The changing climate is affecting the health, safety, and livelihoods of New Yorkers & all Americans, a new UHF report with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shows.

Read about the impact on health and the ripple effects on housing, health care costs, wages, & more here: uhfnyc.org/publications...

Climate Change and Health: Understanding the Ripple Effects on Communities and Care | United Hospital Fund

A new United Hospital Fund analysis, produced in partnership with Boston Consulting Group, reveals how the changing climate is affecting the health, safety, and livelihoods of New Yorkers and all Amer...

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United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 22d

UHF's Chad Shearer testified at New York City Council on HR1's impact on Medicaid beneficiaries, providers, NY's budget, & economy.

"The impacts of HR1 are a crisis moment & it's during times of crisis when NYers step up to help those disproportionately impacted." media.uhfnyc.org/filer_public...

United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 23d

Applications are open for UHF/@gnyha.org's 2026-27 Clinical Quality Fellowship Program!

This 15-month program develops physicians, nursing professionals, & physician assistants to be quality leaders in their organizations.

Review the brochure & apply by November 3rd: www.gnyha.org/wp-content/u...

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United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 27d

UHF recently celebrated the final year of its early childhood literacy project, which partnered with pediatric primary care practices #NationalLiteracyMonth

Read more in a toolkit from the project: uhfnyc.org/publications...

Or read a participant spotlight: uhfnyc.org/news/article...

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United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 29d

This #SuicidePreventionWeek, UHF draws attention to the troubling disparities in adolescent behavioral health by location, race, sex, & sexual orientation.

Read our report with Boston Consulting Group to learn more about the data: uhfnyc.org/publications...

United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · Sep 3

As we close out the first phase of UHF’s Health Equity Fellowship, we’re celebrating the powerful learning, connection, and momentum that’s been built across our inaugural cohort. Swipe through the carousel to meet our speakers and explore the topics that shaped Phase 1!🌱

United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · Sep 2

It's National Literacy Month!

UHF's early childhood literacy project helped NYC primary care practices integrate literacy interventions in their facilities, setting the stage for lifelong learning & success.

Learn more in our toolkit from the project: uhfnyc.org/publications...

United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · Aug 27

Join us for UHF Gala 10/6!

Honoring:
-Bruce Ratner; Ratner Early Detection Initiative founder
-Michelle Javian & Yuki Kotani; founders, Harboring Hearts
-Angela Diaz, MD, PhD, MPH; Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine dean for global health, social justice & human rights
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