CHC: Creating Healthier Communities Elects Edo Banach to its National Board of Directors April 13, 2026 -- CHC: Creating Healthier Communities announced today the unanimous election of healthcare regulatory and policy expert, Edo Banach to CHC's national board of directors. CHC: Creating Healthier Communities is proud to announce the election of Edo Banach to [...]
Creating Healthier Communities Names Dr. Mya O. Price as Executive Vice President & Chief Social Impact Officer We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mya O. Price as Executive Vice President & Chief Social Impact Officer at Creating Healthier Communities. Dr. Price joins CHC to lead our national social impact strategy: guiding programs, partnerships, policy engagement, [...]
CHC: Creating Healthier Communities Elects Five New Members to its National Board of Directors New board members bring diverse expertise in healthcare, philanthropy, media, and nonprofit leadership to advance CHC's mission ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CHC: Creating Healthier Communities announced today that five distinguished leaders have been unanimously elected to CHC's national [...]
Elevance Health Foundation Expands Support for Creating Healthier Communities' Better Births Initiative CHC: Creating Healthier Communities is expanding its nationally recognized Better Births Initiative thanks to a new $700,000 investment from Elevance Health Foundation. With proven success in improving full-term birth rates, reducing anxiety, and connecting hundreds of mothers to doula and prenatal support, [...]
CHC: Creating Healthier Communities Launches First-of-Its-Kind Leadership Council to Strengthen Community Health September 30, 2025, 12:55 GMT Despite spending significantly more on healthcare than other wealthy nations, the United States faces a persistent challenge: widening gaps in health outcomes that weaken communities, strain local economies, and erode workforce resilience. To address this urgent [...]
Gary Jacobs Appointed to CHC: Creating Healthier Communities Board of Directors Healthcare advocate and “Zen lobbyist” brings mindful leadership and decades of policy expertise to advance CHC’s mission. ALEXANDRIA, Va., August 29, 2025 — CHC: Creating Healthier Communities (CHC) is proud to announce the appointment of Gary Jacobs, a seasoned healthcare advocate, entrepreneur, and [...]
CHC: Creating Healthier Communities Joins Leading Alliance to Protect Medicaid Adds Voice to Modern Medicaid Alliance partnership of 100+ organizations Washington, D.C. (April 2, 2025) – CHC: Creating Healthier Communities is joining forces with the Modern Medicaid Alliance’s 100-plus partner organizations in a major effort to protect Medicaid in the face of significant impending [...]
CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, in collaboration with Merck & Co., announces its partners and recipients of Rapid Response Grants as part of its Vaccination Equity Initiative (VEI) to enhance HPV prevention efforts in underserved Georgia communities. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CHC: Creating Healthier Communities (CHC) is pleased to announce three community-based organizations joining CHC's Vaccination Equity [...]
CHC: Creating Healthier Communities Innovative Birthing Initiative Improves Housing Stability and Mental Health Outcomes A recently published impact report highlights the success of CHC's innovative, community-based approach to non-clinical support for Black parents. ALEXANDRIA, VA (Oct. 30, 2024) -- CHC: Creating Healthier Communities is proud to announce the release of the Black Birthing Initiative [...]
CHC: Creating Healthier Communities Elects Daniel Dawes to its National Board of Directors Public health trailblazer Dr. Daniel Dawes joins CHC to address the barriers and drivers of health and ensure that all communities have access to the resources they need to thrive. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CHC: Creating Healthier Communities announced today that Dr. Daniel [...]
