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YouTube video by Jewish Healthcare Foundation Feinstein Fellowship Alumni: Colette Li

✨#FeinsteinFellowships Spotlight: Colette Li, PhD, a science communications and research administration professional, participated in the 2022 Salk Health Activist Fellowship and 2023 Patient Safety Challenge Fellowship. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVPj...

What a pleasure to have so many incredible advocates join us at the Salk Fellowship last night to provide insight to our fellows on their #Medicaid projects. Thank you NAMI Keystone PA, Autism Connection of PA, Trying Together, Age-Friendly Greater PGH, JFCS PGH, & Reproductive Freedom Alliance.

Laura Ellsworth Turns Adversity into Action to Eradicate Hate The Jewish Healthcare Foundation advances healthcare innovation, advocacy, collaboration, and education to improve population health.

From center stage as a ballet dancer and soap-opera actor to the courtroom as a law firm partner, and now a global leader against hate— Laura Ellsworth’s journey is inspiring. No matter the role, the thread throughout remains the same: turning adversity into action. jhf.org/news/laura-e...

Industry-labor shared focus on construction safety sets Western Pennsylvania apart - Pittsburgh Business Times Construction is among the most dangerous of 15 industries tracked by the National Safety Council. Its latest Injury Facts report shows construction had the most workplace deaths in 2023 — 1,075 nation...

How Western Pennsylvania is putting construction safety first www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...

How Vital Start Is Transforming Mental Health Care from Postpartum Struggles to VR Healing The Jewish Healthcare Foundation advances healthcare innovation, advocacy, collaboration, and education to improve population health.

🌟 #PatientSafetyTechChallenge Winner: Vital Start Health is reimagining #MaternalMentalHealth by using #VR & AI-driven tools to tackle perinatal mood & anxiety disorders. #PatientSafety #AI #MaternalHealth jhf.org/news/how-vit...

Community Dialogue Elevates Youth Voices in Mental Health Efforts The Jewish Healthcare Foundation advances healthcare innovation, advocacy, collaboration, and education to improve population health.

At a recent community dialogue, hosted by JHF and Strong Minds, Bright Futures, youth joined educators, providers, and community leaders to share ideas on meeting teen mental health needs. #TeenMentalHealth #CommunityDialogue jhf.org/news/communi...

California-Based Teen Mental Health Leaders Allcove Meet with JHF Steve Adelsheim, MD, director of Stanford’s Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing, returned to JHF on October 3 to share the impact and future directions of Allcove after reading JHF’s recent R...

We recently welcomed California’s Allcove teen mental health leaders to Pittsburgh to discuss the best practices to create safe, supportive spaces for young people. 💬#teenmentalhealth jhf.org/news/califor...

Data Pilot Project Will Measure Community-Based Organizations Impact on Teen Mental Health With support from Senator Jay Costa, the Teen Mental Health Collaborative has launched a data pilot study to help community-based organizations use shared data to strengthen their services, elevate yo...

📈JHF launched a data-pilot project to measure the impact of CBOs working with teens in Allegheny Co. Its culmination of youth voice, data, and organizational collaboration. #TeenMentalHealth #DataForGood jhf.org/news/data-pi...

JHF proudly celebrated Persad Center's 50th anniversary at their gala recognizing their long history of LGBTQ-affirming mental health services. jhf.org/news/jhf-cel...

🌍💡 Global experts gathered in Pittsburgh to share bold ideas on extending not just lifespan, but healthspan. From AI-driven aging tech to local innovation, the message is clear: aging is an opportunity to thrive. tinyurl.com/2w9fz2xe

#Healthspan #Innovation #SeniorCare #Aging #Pittsburgh

AIDS Free Pittsburgh shared results from its 2024 #PrEPAwareness survey at the 10th annual TransPride YOUnitingHealth & Wellness Conference. It shows transgender Allegheny Co. residents report higher PrEP awareness than their cisgender peers. 🔗More at aidsfreepittsburgh.org/about-us

Elevating the role of nursing homes in clinical training can boost student, resident experiences Students who participated in an initiative that revisited the concept of the Teaching Nursing Home improved gerontological nursing skills and confidence, according to a follow-up study and related res...

🩺How do nursing students benefit from clinical rotations in nursing homes? McKnight's recently covered how the PA Teaching Nursing Home Collaborative is helping nursing students improve their gerontological nursing skills & more.

Read the full story here: tinyurl.com/mryfkx38

We applaud this year’s Champions & thank them for their impactful work!

Last week, members of JHF’s Aging team & partners attended the 17th annual Celebrating Champions Dinner. The UPMC Senior Services & UPMC Western Behavioral Health Foundation event celebrated individuals & orgs improving the lives of older adults & people w/ disabilities in the Pittsburgh region.

Can fellowships ease Pittsburgh’s mental health workforce crisis? Allegheny County faces a behavioral health workforce shortage. A Pitt fellowship program offers training, but root causes may remain.

We are proud to see programs like Allegheny County’s #BHFellows and Pitt’s Youth Behavioral Health Workforce Fellowship that are supporting our behavioral health workforce by offering training & debt relief. www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-m...

Concerned about the changes to Medicaid?

Take action and share why Medicaid is important to you. Thanks to our colleagues at Pennsylvania Health Access Network for putting together this campaign. pahealth.soapboxx.com/question/sav...

Beyond the Prize: Timing is Everything for Patient Safety Technology Challenge Winner Code Clock Code Clock, created in 2023 by a physician and cardiac ICU nurse, was born out of a shared mission to improve resuscitation outcomes. After building its first prototype in early 2024, which won the $1...

After building its first prototype in early 2024, Code Clock won the $10K #PatientSafetyTechChallenge prize at U of Utah Health’s 2024 Bench to Bedside competition. We recently spoke with one of its inventors, Dr. McHale Anderson, about what's next for the lifesaving technology. hubs.li/Q03MXjb20

Feinstein Fellowship Alumni: Melina Diaz Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Melina Diaz Pellot, is a third-year Internal Medicine resident physician at Allegheny General Hospital and participated in the 2023 Salk Health Activist Fellowship. Learn more about how the fellowship continues to impact her career: hubs.li/Q03MWTQD0

We are proud to announce $21,000 going to three important organizations in the community to support local needs: Aleph Institute, Jewish Assistance Fund, and JFCS Pittsburgh

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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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.

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

🎉 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.

Learn more: jhf.org/focus-areas/...

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.

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

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.

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...

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.

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.
Details: jhf.org/news/jhf-explores-innovations-in-longevity-and-aging-care-on-italy-study-tour

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

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.

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...

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.

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