Cambia Health Foundation Invests $1.2 Million to Advance Whole-Person Health

Grant funding supports behavioral health access and workforce development across Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cambia Health Foundation today announced $1.2 million in grants distributed to organizations working to improve health outcomes across Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington. The funding prioritizes programs that take a whole-person health approach, addressing the inseparable physical, behavioral and social factors that contribute to overall well-being.

"We're honored to support organizations that bring together all aspects of health, especially for the most vulnerable members of our community who often face the biggest barriers to care," said Peggy Maguire, president of Cambia Health Foundation. "Through these investments, we're working to remove those barriers and create pathways to healthier, happier lives for everyone."

Now in the fourth year of its five-year strategy to advance whole-person health, these grants bring the Foundation's investment to over $6.7 million across its three focus areas: building resilience among children and families, supporting people as they age and strengthening our health care workforce. The 28 most recent grant recipients represent diverse approaches to improving community health, united by their commitment to serving those who need support most.

Health Care Workforce – Strengthening and supporting health care professionals, including $540,000 dedicated to integrated primary care teams serving underserved populations. Grantees include:

• Aviva Health (Oregon)
• Community Council of Idaho (Idaho)
• Community Health Centers, Inc. (Utah)
• Grace Clinic (Washington)
• HealthPoint (Washington)
• La Clinica (Oregon)
• Moab Free Health Clinic (Utah)
• MultiCare Inland Northwest Foundation (Washington)
• Oregon Health & Science University; Oregon Pediatric Improvement Partnership (Oregon)
• Seattle University (Washington)
• Tubman Center for Health & Freedom (Washington)
• Yakima Neighborhood Health Services (Washington)

Resilient Children and Families – Helping children and their caregivers build strong foundations for lifelong health and well-being. Grantees include:

• Akin (Washington)
• Centering Healthcare Institute (Utah)
• Changent (Washington)
• Children's Institute (Oregon)
• Comagine Health (Oregon)
• Indigenous Birth Justice Network (Washington)
• Jacky's Recovery Support Services (Utah)
• Nehalem Bay Health Center & Pharmacy (Oregon)
• Raíces de Bienestar (Oregon)
• Washington School-Based Health Alliance (Washington)

Healthy and Connected Aging – Enabling older adults to maintain their independence, stay engaged in their communities and access the care they need. Grantees include:

• Jewish Family Service (Utah)
• Homage Senior Services (Washington)
• National Alliance for Caregiving (All markets)
• Portland State University (Oregon); OHSU/PSU School of Public Health's Age-Friendly Initiative
• South Park Senior Citizens (Washington)
• Thadd’s Place (Oregon)

About Cambia Health Foundation

Cambia Health Foundation is the corporate foundation of Cambia Health Solutions, connecting the company’s philanthropic dollars to communities through nonprofit partners. Founded in 2007, the foundation has funded over $137 million in grants to advance patient and family centered care for all. We purposefully invest in ideas that expand access to behavioral health care to advance equity through whole-person health.