California Endowment: Newsroom

2008 Health Insurance Survey of CA Farmers and Ranchers No. 2

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:16:30 GMT

New Report Finds 1 in 5 Farmers and Ranchers Say Health Care Costs Cause Financial Problems; Spend More Than A Third of Annual Income on Coverage and Care LOS ANGELES (November 19, 2008) – During this holiday season, many of those farmers and...

Children's Health Initiatives Recieve Nearly $8 Million in Premium Subsidies for Children's Health Coverage to Healp Them Remain Solvent Through 2008

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:16:30 GMT

Funding will Provide Short-Term Relief to Successful Children’s Health Initiatives that are in Jeopardy Due to Funding Shortfalls LOS ANGELES (November 18, 2008) – In the wake of the State of California once again reneging on its promise to enact...

USC Annenberg Receives Two Major Grants from The California Endowment

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:16:30 GMT

The awards, totaling more than $4 million over three years, will expand programs improving health journalism and community health communication LOS ANGELES, November 18, 2008 – In an effort to improve the quality of health communication and health...

Report Finds Community-Based Disease Prevention Saves California Money and Improves Californian's Health

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:16:30 GMT

SACRAMENTO (October 23, 2008) – At a time when the state is struggling with increasing deficits and decreasing revenues, and many Californians are scrambling to keep their homes while balancing an array of expenses that are increasing faster than...

Pilot Programs Reduce Emergency Room Use, Promote Better Health

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:16:30 GMT

Initiative Releases Evaluation of Project Targeting Frequent Users Oakland, CA (October 21, 2008) – A report issued today, A Dollars and Sense Strategy to Reducing Frequent Use of Hospital Services, provides evaluation data from six California...

Allied Health Care Workforce Program Report Assesses Los Angeles Region Health Minority Workforce

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:16:30 GMT

Latinos, African Americans and American Indians Are Significantly Underrepresented in Higher Paying Occupations and Those Requiring the Highest Level of Education LOS ANGELES (September 16, 2008) – Some of the fastest growing jobs in Los Angeles County...

The California Endowment Appoints New Program Officer for Los Angeles and Surrounding Counties

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:16:30 GMT

LOS ANGELES (September 8, 2008) – The California Endowment today announced the appointment of Elaine Peacock, M.A., as a program officer for the private, statewide health foundation working to build healthy communities. Ms. Peacock, who has extensive...

Central Valley Hmong Health Collaborative to Build Their Sustainability, Improve Health Care Services with Help of $1 Million Grant from The California Endowment

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:16:30 GMT

Group Continues to Build Inroads for Improved Health for Central California's Hmong Communities FRESNO, Calif. (August 11, 2008) – The California Endowment today announced a two-year, $1 million grant to the Central Valley’s Hmong Health Collaborative...

California's Farmers and Ranchers Hit Hard by Health Care Costs

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:16:30 GMT

Access Project Report Finds That Individual Health Insurance Market Fails To Provide Adequate Financial Protection to Farm and Ranch Families LOS ANGELES (July 23, 2008) – A new report, issued by The Access Project and commissioned by...

New Report: Investment in Disease Prevention Could Save California More Than $1.7 Billion in Five Years

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:16:30 GMT

July 17, 2008, WASHINGTON, DC – A small strategic investment in disease prevention could result in significant savings in U.S. health care costs, according to a new report released today by the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH). In its report,...

Councilmember José Huizar Announces $200,000 for Anti-Gang Program

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:16:30 GMT

The California Endowment award will allow Legacy L.A., a start-up nonprofit based in Boyle Heights, to fund 10 ‘Dream Big’ youth fellows, who will design anti-gang programming LOS ANGELES (July 9, 2008) - Councilmember José Huizar today announced...

Allied Health Care Workforce Program Report Assesses San Diego Health Care Minority Workforce

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:16:30 GMT

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (July 2, 2008) – Some of the fastest growing jobs in San Diego County include nursing assistants, mental health counselors, mental health social workers and public health educators, according to the Allied Health Workforce Analysis...

The California Endowment Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Innovative Youth Center to Transform the Community Health of Richmond

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

RICHMOND, Calif. (June 25, 2008) - The California Endowment announced today that it has awarded a two-year grant to the RYSE Center in Richmond. The grant, totaling $249,214, comes at a time when RYSE organizers are completing plans to...

National Hispanic Medical Association to Showcase Economic Benefits of Health Care Reform at Congressional Briefing June 24

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Amid skyrocketing gas and food prices, there is one cost Americans can help rein in - the rising costs fueled by health disparities, so says the National Hispanic Medical Association in a congressional briefing Tuesday, June 24. That's...

Better Chronic Disease Care Through Technology: Health Care Foundations Unveil $4.5 Million Program

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Disease registries can help safety-net clinics ensure needed care OAKLAND, Calif. (June 11, 2008) - Five leading health care philanthropies have embarked on a two-year, $4.5 million effort to help community clinics and health centers that serve...

Dan C. DeLeon Named Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The California Endowment

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES (May 20, 2008) – The California Endowment, a private, statewide health foundation, today announced the appointment of Dan C. DeLeon, CPA, as vice president and chief financial officer. DeLeon, who is the foundation’s newest member...

New Report Shows Dental Health Services for Low-Income Bay Area Residents in Jeopardy Due to Governor's Proposed Budget

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

2.8 Million Adults in California Set to Lose Access to Dental Health Services Oakland, CA (May 19, 2008) – Thousands of low-income Bay Area residents and more than 2.8 million adults in California stand to lose access to dental health services...

New Report Provides Blueprint to Fight the Envrionmental Triggers of Childhood Asthma

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif., (May 13, 2008) - Our homes, schools, playgrounds and neighborhoods are riddled with preventable asthma triggers that leave millions of children gasping for air. But a new report released today by PolicyLink and The California Endowment...

The California Endowment Elects New Board Leadership

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES (May 5, 2008) – The California Endowment today announced the election of Daniel Boggan as Board Chair and Tessie Guillermo as Board Vice Chair, effective April 15, 2008. Boggan, who joined the board in April 2004, most recently served...

Padres and The California Endowment Announce FriarFit

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Campaign to encourage healthy eating and physical activity unveiled Friday SAN DIEGO, CA (April 25, 2008) - The San Diego Padres and The California Endowment announced a new fitness initiative, FriarFit, during a 10:00 a.m. PDT press...

NEW REPORT FINDS THE STATE’S POOREST CHILDREN VULNERABLE TO BEING DROPPED FROM MEDI-CAL AND HEALTHY FAMILIES EVEN THOUGH THEY REMAIN ELIGIBLE

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Report Examines Impact of Governor’s Plan to Reinstate Quarterly Status Reports for Enrollees LOS ANGELES (April 17, 2008) – A new report that examines the impact of the Governor’s plan to require parents with children enrolled in...

20 Top Journalists to Study Health Journalism

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New Fellowship Program Track Examines Community Health and the Effects of America's Growing Diversity on Health Policy and Health Care LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2008 - Twenty journalists have been chosen from fifteen states to participate...

Physician Leaders Pilot Ways to Increase Workforce Diversity,

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Special Projects in Place Statewide San Francisco, April 8, 2008 – Physician leaders have a new prescription for clinics, health systems, and doctors’ offices: Take a lesson in cultural proficiency and call me in the morning, so we...

COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS HONORS THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT’S PRESIDENT & CEO WITH DISTINGUISHED GRANTMAKER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES (April 8, 2008) – The California Endowment today announced that President and CEO Robert K. Ross, M.D., is the recipient of the Council on Foundation’s Distinguished Grantmaker of the Year Award. The award will be presented to...

Foundation's Statewide Childhood Obesity Prevention Program Wins National Recognition Award

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES (March 14, 2008) – The California Endowment today announced that its statewide childhood obesity program Healthy Eating Active Communities (HEAC) was selected by the Childhood Obesity Action Network to receive the “National...

The California Endowment Appoints Two Evaluation Officers

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES (March 10, 2008) – The California Endowment today announced the appointments of Mona K. Jhawar and Lori M. Nascimento as Evaluation Officers for the private, statewide health foundation. Both Jhawar and Nascimento will be...

FRESNO COUNTY FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS PROVIDE A CRITICAL SAFETY NET AND STIMULATE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

But Governor Schwarzenegger’s Proposed Budget Will Have a Crippling Impact on the Ability of the Health Centers and Clinics to Provide Care to the Poor and Uninsured FRESNO, CA – A report released today by the Central Valley Health...

The California Endowment Appoints New Program Officer to Greater Los Angeles Regional Office

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES (February 22, 2008) – The California Endowment today announced the appointment of Katie Tell – an experienced grant maker with expertise in women’s health access issues – as a program officer. Tell will focus her grant-making activities...

Public Concern About Childhood Obesity Grows,

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

California residents say state not doing enough to reduce obesity SAN FRANCISCO (February 19, 2008) - The results of a new statewide survey on childhood obesity in California finds that state residents now consider unhealthy eating habits and...

Healthy Kids Programs Helped Prevent More than 1,000 Hospitalizations Annually ; USC Study of Children’s Health Initiatives in Nine Counties Estimates Savings of up to $7.3 Million Annually

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

USC Study of Children’s Health Initiatives in Nine Counties Estimates Savings of up to $7.3 Million Annually LOS ANGELES (January 14, 2008) - New data released today showed that Healthy Kids, a locally-funded health insurance program for...

California Endowment Board Member Hugo Morales Awarded Top National Honor for Community Radio

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES (December 17, 2007) – Hugo Morales, founder and executive director of Radio Bilingüe, Inc., and board member of The California Endowment, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Bader Award by the National Federation of Community...

The California Endowment Directs Funding to Southern California's Wildfire Relief Effort

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES (December 7, 2007) - The California Endowment today announced the 10 organizations to which the foundation has committed a total of $750,000 to provide relief to individuals and families from impoverished, vulnerable communities impacted...

The California Endowment Names Robert Alaniz as Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES (December 4, 2007) – The California Endowment, a private, statewide health foundation, today announced the appointment of Robert Alaniz, a dynamic 30-year veteran of public relations and public affairs, as vice president of Communications...

Fighting fat: Obesity Prevention Program takes action

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

FRESNO, Calif.(November 14, 2007) - The Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program announced it has developed an obesity prevention action plan that focuses on environmental and policy change efforts at the local and regional level. The...

Programs to Reduce Health Care Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities Recognized by NCQA

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2007 – The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), with support from The California Endowment, has recognized nine managed care plans for innovative programs aimed at reducing health care disparities. From improving birth...

The California Endowment Commits $750,000 to AID Vulnerable Communities Impacted by the Southern California Wildfires

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Los Angeles (November 1, 2007) – The California Endowment, a private, statewide health foundation, today announced its commitment of $750,000 to provide wildfire relief and aid to the often overlooked communities impacted by the recent wildfires. ...

UCLA Study of California's Seniors Finds Low-Income, Underserved Areas Report Poorest Health

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:46:50 GMT

(October 28, 2003) - Using data culled from the 2001 California Health Interview Survey, a new 137-page report - "Health of Older Californians: County Data Book" - provides detailed profiles of health behavior, health status and preventive care among...

The California Endowment Appoints Roland Palencia as Senior Program Officer and Regional Team Leader

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:18:22 GMT

LOS ANGELES (January 13, 2004) - The California Endowment today announced the appointment of Roland Palencia as Senior Program Officer and regional team leader for its Greater Los Angeles office. The former Executive Director of Clinica Monseñor Oscar...

The California Endowment Appoints Senior Program Officer

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:50:16 GMT

LOS ANGELES (February 24, 2004) - The California Endowment today announced the appointment of Peter Long as a senior program officer for the foundation's Access to Health Services program, which aims to increase access to quality and affordable health...

Childhood Obesity: Study Examines Increasing Concern Among Californians

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:57:15 GMT

(March 31, 2004) - "A Survey of Californians About the Problem of Childhood Obesity," a study by Field Research Corporation, reveals that nearly all Californians believe the problem of childhood obesity is serious - eight in 10 think the problem has...

The California Endowment Elects New Board Leadership

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:50:09 GMT

LOS ANGELES (April 22, 2004) –The California Endowment, a private, statewide health foundation, today announced the election of Cynthia Ann Telles, Ph.D., to serve as Chair, and Arthur Chen, M.D., to serve as Vice Chair of its Board of Directors, effective...

Breathe Easier: World Asthma Day: May 4, 2004

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:47:15 GMT

(May 4, 2004) - Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease, affecting 4.8 million children nationwide and accounting for one-third of all pediatric emergency room visits. In California, 10 percent of children 18 years of age and under have been...

Cover the Uninsured Week

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:37:42 GMT

(May 10, 2004) - Approximately 44 million Americans live without health insurance – 6.8 million of which reside in California. To help raise awareness about the plight of the uninsured, The California Endowment, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, more...

Endowment Begins Construction

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:11:51 GMT

Move from Woodland Hills to Downtown Los Angeles Places Endowment’s Programs and Resources Within Reach of the Los Angeles Region and the Entire State LOS ANGELES (May 24, 2004) - The California Endowment, a private, statewide health foundation, today...

Community Clinics Awards

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:07:38 GMT

As More Cuts to State Funds Loom, Grants Will Strengthen Clinics SAN FRANCISCO – June 15, 2004 – With more than 6.8 million Californians uninsured and public funding in jeopardy, the state’s community clinics are receiving desperately needed support...

New Los Angeles Initiative Seeks to Provide Health Coverage for Uninsured Children

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:01:30 GMT

(June 22, 2004) - A coalition of nearly 50 local organizations is raising $112 million to fund health coverage for uninsured Los Angeles County children through Children’s Health Initiative of Greater Los Angeles. The initiative seeks to sign up children...

State Budget Eroding Safety-Net

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:56:35 GMT

LOS ANGELES (June 29, 2004) -- With approval of the state budget just days away, three recent independent studies, commissioned and/or supported by The California Endowment, provide new data that reveal state funding cutbacks to counties and revenue...

Januzik Named CFO

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:46:02 GMT

Woodland Hills, Calif. (June 29, 2004) - The California Endowment, a private, statewide health foundation, today announced the appointment of Michael Januzik as Chief Financial Officer and a member of the executive management team. Januzik has a broad...

Endowment Elects Youth Fitness & Education Advocate

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:34:24 GMT

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. (June 29, 2004) – Daniel Boggan, M.S.W., former senior vice president and chief operating officer of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), has joined the Board of Directors of The California Endowment, a private,...

Endowment Elects Innovative Latino

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:22:39 GMT

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. (June 29, 2004) – Hugo Morales, J.D., founder and executive director of Radio Bilingüe, Inc., has joined the Board of Directors of The California Endowment, a private, statewide health foundation. Morales brings to the organization...

UCLA Policy Brief: California's Uninsured Need Both Expansion of the Safety Net and Health Insurance to Improve Their Ability to Access Care

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Los Angeles (September 7, 2007) – Picking between expanding the safety net and expanding health coverage is a false choice that will not eliminate the barriers to health care for currently uninsured Californians, according to a new policy brief from...