A Conversation with Susan Mims, President and CEO of the Dogwood Health Trust

A Conversation with Susan Mims, President and CEO of the Dogwood Health Trust

The trust takes an intentionally systems-based, social-determinants-focused approach to improving health. We get Mims’ take on state of public health, challenges in the field and more.

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Getting to Know the Dogwood Health Trust and Its Strategy in Western North Carolina

Getting to Know the Dogwood Health Trust and Its Strategy in Western North Carolina

A new health conversion foundation just emerged in North Carolina and is developing strategy for its first round of grantmaking. The opioid epidemic will likely be a focus. We talk to the chair of DHT’s board of directors to learn more.

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Will These Big New Foundations Pay Attention to Rural America?

 Will These Big New Foundations Pay Attention to Rural America?

Health conversion foundations play a growing role in helping communities that are off the beaten path. Now, as three new such foundations get ready to give away $300 million annually, advocates for rural America hope that more support is set to flow.

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