Sierra Health Foundation (SHF) is proud to sponsor the 2024 Hmong Nurses Association (HNA) Conference, "From Mountains to Milestones: 50 Years of Hmong in the USA." SHF's Senior Vice President of Programs and Partnerships Kaying Hang presented opening remarks at the conference earlier this month: "Health equity means ensuring everyone has the opportunity to live a healthy life, regardless of who they are, where they live, what they do, or what language they speak. It means having healthcare workers that look like us, that bridge the gaps of language and culture to promote healing." As a Hmong woman leader of a health equity organization, Hang fully stands behind her words and her actions as a leader and changemaker in California. The conference recognized the legacy of Hmong involvement in healthcare, including the original eight Hmong women who became nurses in Western healthcare and incorporated Hmong cultural heritage, values and practices into their work. Attendees heard from Hmong doctors, nurses and healthcare workers on holistic healing practices, lessons from the field and methods for addressing chronic conditions suffered by the Hmong community. Learn more about Hmong Nurses Association, Inc. work at www.hmongnurses.com/.
Sierra Health Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Sacramento, CA 2,605 followers
About us
Sierra Health Foundation invests in new paths to promote health, racial equity and racial justice in Northern California alongside community and philanthropic partners. Since 1985, we have awarded more than $97 million in cash grants to 1,004 nonprofit organizations and public agencies. We're interested in #healthequity #socialdeterminantsofhealth and #racialequity
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http://www.sierrahealth.org
External link for Sierra Health Foundation
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- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Sacramento, CA
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- Nonprofit
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- 1985
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1321 Garden Highway
Sacramento, CA 95833, US
Employees at Sierra Health Foundation
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Marsha Parham
Executive Assistant for the COO
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Kaying Hang
Senior Vice President for Programs and Partnerships at Sierra Health Foundation
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Ruth Jensen SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP
Managing Director, Human Resources at Sierra Health Foundation
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Chet P. Hewitt
President/CEO at Sierra Health Foundation
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This month at the California Department of Health Care Services Substance Use Disorder Integrated Care Conference, Elevate Youth California (EYC) presented "Culture is Prevention: Native and Tribal Approaches to Substance Use Disorder Prevention." Speakers Palvinder Kaur Dhillon from The Center at Sierra Health Foundation’s EYC program, Ami Admire of ‘ataaxum Pomkwaan, For the People, and Gerrilyn Reeves from ROUND VALLEY INDIAN HEALTH CENTER discussed trauma-informed approaches making a difference in urban and rural areas. They emphasized the role of culturally grounded methods in preventing substance use disorder and supporting youth leadership and civic engagement. EYC-funded partners are reshaping the future with equity-focused, positive narratives, challenging traditional methods and advocating for change. #CulturalPrevention #NativeApproaches #YouthLeadership #Equity
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***Funding Opportunity*** The Center at Sierra Health Foundation is thrilled to announce the Elevate Youth California Cohort 6 Standard Track funding opportunity. Grants up to $1 million over three years to support youth civic engagement and prevention of youth substance abuse. We are accepting applications from community-based organizations and Tribal organizations throughout California that strive for health equity, focus on youth ages 12-26, and work on culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate prevention, outreach and education projects. Visit elevateyouthca.org/news for full details, application instructions and review webinar information. Applications are due September 23, 2024 by 1:00 p.m. (Pacific time).
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It was truly wonderful to connect with all the partners from the Youth Suicide Prevention Program (of The Center) in person. Your dedication and commitment to this work makes a significant impact on communities across California, and we are excited to see the continued positive influence you will have on our youth. Looking forward to seeing your continued partnership with YSPP and The Center. #Neverabother #CultureisPrevention #YouthSuicidePrevention #CommunityImpact #Partnership
Senior Program Manager in the Community Wellness Department at Native American Health Center, Sociologist at Heart
Earlier this month I had the privilege to be part of an esteemed panel moderated by Juan Acosta at the Tomorrow Together; Youth Suicide Prevention Program Summit Sponsored by the Center at Sierra Health Foundation and Civilian. It was an incredible experience to represent Native American Health Center and discuss how culture and identity shapes young minds and strengthens a sense of community and support systems. With 34 partnering organizations coming together, including; Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA INDIAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, INC., and Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance we discussed strategies, shared insights, and broke down innovative solutions to support young people in crisis. I'm inspired by the shared commitment to making a difference in California and am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such a vital conversation. Looking forward to continuously working alongside my colleagues to create a better tomorrow, together. #Neverabother #CultureisPrevention #MentalhealthMatters
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At The Center, we're committed to breaking down stigmas and addressing bias against Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Our Stop the Hate and Behavioral Health Recovery Services Senior Program Officer Nilda Valmores discusses our culturally relevant approach to addressing stigmas in health systems and access to healthcare, shedding light on our #community partners approach to behavioral health services. 🤝🏽 #AAPI communities are filled with many, diverse differences—everyone has unique experiences and needs and we are here to combat against a one-size-fits-all model. We focus on listening to help us understand the backgrounds and needs of our communities, ensuring our services are informed and culturally responsive. By embracing this diversity, we aim to better serve all communities, providing access to the support they truly need. Let’s work together to build a healthier California, which means includes a compassionate, curious and inclusive system of health. #CulturallyResponsiveCare #APIHealth #BreakingStigmas #InclusiveHealthcare #AAPIUnity #community
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***New Funding Opportunity*** Attention California Narcotic Treatment Programs: The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), in partnership with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation, is funding the second round of start-up costs for Medication Units (MUs) and Mobile Narcotic Treatment Programs (MNTPs) across the state. This grant opportunity aims to increase access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in rural areas, justice-involved populations, Indigenous and Native communities, and locations without nearby Narcotic Treatment Programs (NTPs). The funding includes up to $400,000 for MUs and up to $1,000,000 for MNTPs, with an 18-month contract term. Applications are due by September 6. Help us spread the word about this crucial opportunity to enhance MOUD access across California. Please share widely and visit our website. https://lnkd.in/gWqY-aux
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Thank you for attending last week's Sierra Health Foundation #SpeakerSeries. It was great to see you in person and virtually. Below is contact information and relevant links to connect with event speakers from Planting Justice and Estate Farms. Planting Justice: https://lnkd.in/gYuAd5p Contact Info: Gavin Rader, [email protected] Estate Farms: https://lnkd.in/gqAPctuh Contact Info: [email protected] To learn more about our upcoming Speaker Series events, join our email list(https://lnkd.in/g-zR98df) or visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gTfiQcCD Let us know how we did in the comments below.
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Special shout out to our partners and our Senior Program Officer, Nilda Valmores, for their great job yesterday at the "Beyond Billing: Reimagining Substance Use Disorder Care for Networks of Social Good Workshop" at the #SUD Conference. 👏
Yesterday, #CAADPE, along with our partners at Sierra Health Foundation and the Catalyst Center, discussed with the attendees of the California Department of Health Care Services conference ways we may reimagine #SUD care for networks of social good through collaborative grant work.
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Join us LIVE at 11:30am for Sierra Health Foundation's Speaker Series event August 8th, featuring Planting Justice. Many urban communities face limited access to healthy and fresh food as a result of policies and practices that have intentionally disrupted people’s economic mobility and relationship with the land, especially among communities of color. Failure to acknowledge the clear connections between food justice, environmental justice, social justice and economic justice has only deepened persistent health and wealth inequities. Planting Justice addresses inequitable access to healthy food, safe community space and quality jobs, particularly for people who have been formerly incarcerated, through holistic re-entry services, food distribution, youth education and internships, fair wage employment and creation of urban food systems. Headquartered in Oakland, Planting Justice has expanded their educational, employment and food distribution efforts into South Sacramento in partnership with Sacramento County and local nonprofit organizations.at
Growing Equitable Food Economies, with Planting Justice hosted by SHF
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Join Us LIVE this week, for the 2024 Speaker Series, August 8th from 11-1pm PST. Planting Justice is tackling inequities in access to healthy food, safe spaces, and quality jobs, focusing on formerly incarcerated individuals. From their Oakland base, they've now extended their vital work to South Sacramento in collaboration with local nonprofits and Sacramento County. Don’t miss out on this enlightening series that connects climate change with social justice. Discover innovative solutions and hear from experts on how to address climate impacts on vulnerable communities, explore intersections between mass incarceration and racial justice, and engage in critical conversations shaping our future. 🔗 Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/g9hmGKRx #ClimateJustice #PlantingJustice #SpeakerSeries #SustainableFuture #SocialImpact
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