We envision a region and nation
in which everyone - regardless of race,
ethnicity, national origin, gender,
sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status -
has an equal opportunity to live a healthy
and dignified life.
The mission of the Consumer Health Foundation is to achieve health justice in the Washington, D.C. region through activities that advance the health and well being of historically underserved communities. We support initiatives that empower consumers to make decisions and take actions that improve personal, family and community health.
The Consumer Health Foundation has retained the national executive search firm of Isaacson, Miller to assist in its search for a new president. All inquiries, nominations, referrals and resumes are confidential and must be directed to Isaacson, Miller search team members Tim McFeeley and Amy Segal at 4526@imsearch.com or 202-682-1504. For more information
Her acceptance speech highlights the critical role of health philanthropy in advancing equity
A blog post from the National Committee on Responsive Philanthropy highlighting CHF President Margaret O’Bryon’s acceptance speech for the 2012 Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy.
This essay, written for Grantmakers in Health's annual meeting Health and Equity for All, charts the evolution of the Consumer Health Foundation's work to address health equity in the DC metro region.
The Commonwealth Fund Releases a report showing the ways in which the Affordable Care Act improves coverage for low-and moderate-income adults who are uninsured.
This book highlights the creative ways foundations are addressing complex social challenges beyond grantmaking. CHF's 2008 Annual Meeting and Community Health Speakouts are featured in Chapter 6, Empower the People: Hear the People Speak, pages 122-125.