The St. Louis Anchor Action Network drives sustained investment in St. Louis people and places, guided by a shared commitment to advance racial equity, remove barriers to economic opportunity and create a more inclusive regional community. The Network is a coalition of local anchor institutions – large companies and organizations that serve as pillars of our regional economy – working to leverage our economic and organizational resources to collectively advance: - Intentional Hiring and Career Development - Intentional Purchasing - Community Investment STLAAN is striving to increase employment, income, and wealth within majority Black and Brown communities facing high poverty rates in St. Louis City and County. Neighborhoods in the footprint have amazing assets, passionate residents and businesses that power our economy. Thousands of Network members’ employees call these communities home. As a first step, STLAAN focused on 22 zip codes in St. Louis city and county that have been impacted by more than a century of systemic racial and spatial inequities. STLAAN is committed to driving equitable investment and economic development to achieve positive collective impact. Learn more about other collaboratives in our publication: Activating place-based partnerships for equitable economic development: A playbook for anchor collaboratives. https://ow.ly/17QG50TAz6r
Healthcare Anchor Network
Hospitals and Health Care
Washington, District of Columbia 1,131 followers
Health Systems Collaborating to Build Inclusive, Local Economies
About us
The Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) is a nationally recognized collaboration of more than 65+ health systems leveraging their institutional assets more intentionally to improve health and well-being by addressing economic and racial inequities in the communities they serve. HAN works to achieve a critical mass of health systems adopting the anchor mission, a proactive commitment to leverage their economic, political, and human capital in partnership with community to drive equitable, local economic impact. Through defining the healthcare leadership standard, promoting industry collaboration, incubating and scaling anchor strategies, and leading innovations in implementation, HAN strives to build a healthcare and anchor institution movement focused on addressing economic and racial inequities in community conditions that create poor health.
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https://healthcareanchor.network/
External link for Healthcare Anchor Network
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- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
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- Nonprofit
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Washington, District of Columbia 20009, US
Employees at Healthcare Anchor Network
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Carol Gaudino
Purpose-Driven Strategist | Connector | Thought Partner | Collaborator | Project Manager
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Justin Reynolds
Senior Manager, Impact Measurement | The Healthcare Anchor Network
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Lauren Worth
Senior Manager, Workforce & Community Engagement Initiatives, Healthcare Anchor Network
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Sarah Chartier, MBA, PMP
A conduit for sustainable business solutions
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We are thrilled to share National Skills Coalition job listings #communitywealthbuilding
At National Skills Coalition, we believe skills training is central to workforce, education, economic, immigration, infrastructure, and anti-poverty policies. Join our team of experts! https://lnkd.in/gqWR8_-u
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Thank you! Advantus Health Partners for bringing your thought leadership and energy to share with our members!
Will you be attending the Healthcare Anchor Network Annual Convening on October 8-10? Join us on October 9 from 3:45-5:00 pm as our VP of Insights, Innovation, PMO, Noah Dunlap, will present alongside Cynthia Booth, president & CEO of Emerge Manufacturing, to discuss “Vendor Partnerships to Advance Impact Purchasing Priorities.” They’ll dive into how health systems can shift Tier 1 vendor relationships from transactional to strategic, driving impact purchasing strategies forward. Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/geSXPeuW
Summary - HAN 2024 Annual Convening: St. Louis
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Diana Candelejo, MPA Proud to see the important work happening at #Shift2024 with National Fund for Workforce Solutions. The commitment to #workforcedevelopment and #localhiring is crucial, and healthcare anchor institutions can have a unique role in driving positive change in the communities we serve. Looking forward to continuing our efforts to build stronger, healthier, and more economically stable neighborhoods through these powerful collaborations. 💼💪#healthequity#anchormission #impactworkforce
Wrapping up the week on a powerful note with @nationalfundforworkforcesolutions #Shift2024 conference 💼👜✨ Wonderful to meet so many individuals across the country who are rolling up their sleeves to address #upskilling and #localhiring to promote economic stability in their diverse communities. And of course it’s an absolute joy to have #newark representation. Leaving today reaffirmed that we must be creative and resilient in our anchor collaborative approaches. #workforcedevelopment #Shift2024 #economicstability #healthequity #anchorinstitutions #hirelocal
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Healthcare Anchor Network is pleased to share that our president, David Zuckerman, recently addressed attendees at #Vizientsummit on the vital role health systems play as anchor institutions in our communities. His insights emphasized the importance of inviting an impact lens to health system spending, showcasing how this approach can lead to significant benefits for both healthcare providers and the communities they serve. Drawing from examples of Healthcare Anchor Network members, David illustrated how aligning financial decisions with community needs not only drives prosperity but also enhances overall health outcomes. By investing in local economies and prioritizing equitable practices, health systems can save money while simultaneously improving their impact on public health. As we continue to explore innovative strategies that strengthen our healthcare infrastructure, it is essential for us all to consider how we can contribute to this transformative effort. Let’s work together towards a healthier future where our actions today pave the way for thriving communities tomorrow. Thank you Vizient, Inc for organizing such an insightful event. What steps are you taking within your organization to support this vision? We would love to hear your thoughts! #impactpurchasing #localprosperity #communitywealthbuilding #employeeownership
Inspired by Vizient, Inc ESG commitment to impact on People, Place, Planet — and their actions to support health systems’ role as anchor institutions. Thank you Shaleta Dunn-Vick (she, her, hers) and Bill Selles, MBA for inviting the impact lens to health system spend. David Zuckerman, using examples of Healthcare Anchor Network members, brought the concept all the way to prosperity— a key driver of health. Health systems can save money, increase supply chain resilience and improve the prosperity and health of their communities by investing in local suppliers or converting existing local business to employee ownership. #vizientsummit
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🌟 We are thrilled to announce our participation in the innovative Advisory Council led by Build Healthy Places Network! 🌟 At Healthcare Anchor Network, we deeply appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with such a dynamic group dedicated to transforming community health and well-being. Together, we’re committed to addressing the social determinants of health and fostering environments where everyone can thrive. As Build Healthy Places Network puts it: “We believe that healthy communities begin with healthy partnerships.” We couldn’t agree more! 🤝 Healthcare Anchor Network's Kate Gallagher, MPH is one of the Advisory Council members. Join us on this journey as we strive to create impactful change in our communities. Thank you, Build Healthy Places Network, for your leadership and vision! The Kresge Foundation #RacialEquity #CommunityDevelopment #CommunityDevelopment #AdvisoryCouncil #CommunityInnovationsforRacialEquity https://lnkd.in/es_hN3wr
📢 Exciting News! Build Healthy Places Network is thrilled to announce the formation of our Advisory Council for the Community Innovations for Racial Equity (CIRE) initiative! This initiative, backed by a $1.1 million grant from The Kresge Foundation, is set to empower BIPOC-led Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and drive transformative change towards racial equity. 🙌 💐 A huge thank you to the 13 esteemed leaders who have joined our Advisory Council. Your expertise will be instrumental in guiding this important work. Amber Banks-Bond, President, African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs Monica Copeland, Project Director, The People’s Practice, Thirdspace Action Lab Kate Gallagher, MPH Gallagher, Senior Manager, Place-based Investing and Policy Initiatives, Healthcare Anchor Network Suzanne Gunther, Communications Director, Community Opportunity Alliance Romi Hall, Director of Network and Influence, Center for Community Investment Jackie Hunter, Vice President, Health Equity Strategies, American Hospital Association Enrique Martinez-Vidal, Vice President for Quality and Operations, Association for Community Affiliated Plans Courtney Williams Robertson, Director of Programs and Partnerships, Collective Impact Forum Surbhi Sardana, MPH, Senior Manager, Network Learning, Community Initiatives, NeighborWorks America Shona Sen, Senior Program Officer, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Storm T., Senior Director of National Alliance of Latino CDFI Executives (NALCE), National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB) Pete Upton, CEO/Chairperson, Native CDFI Network and Executive Director, Native 360 Loan Fund Sarah Weller Pegna, Interim Program Director, Health & Wellbeing, Leadership, Education, Advancement and Development, National League of Cities Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this journey to build healthier, more equitable communities! 🔗 Link in Comments for the full announcement. #RacialEquity #CommunityDevelopment #CommunityDevelopment #AdvisoryCouncil #CommunityInnovationsforRacialEquity #TheKresgeFoundation
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HAN member Sentara Health is the founding partner of the LISC Hampton Roads Roads chapter. In 2019, Sentara contributed $10 million to launch LISC Hampton Roads, which provides essential funding to address pressing issues such as access to quality affordable housing and financial stability for families. Its programs are driving health and wellness in the region through funding ranging from small business support to innovative health and housing initiatives. LISC Hampton Roads has provided $3.5 million in program grants, small grants, and sponsorships. Recent grants include $1 million for the Community Resilience Innovation Challenge to help underserved coastal communities and the Market Heights Apartments in Norfolk, VA, a 164-unit income restricted 100% affordable LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) property. #SDoH #healthequity #AnchorMission #CommunityWealth #racialequity #economicjustice Read more about LISC and Hampton Roads: https://ow.ly/jCjX50TanLp Read our complete newsletter! https://lnkd.in/ekWahzxh
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HAN members Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center (BMC) provided a combination of low-interest loans and grants totaling $1 million to City Fresh Foods to buy and renovate an 18,000 sq. ft. building in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood in order to expand its operational capacity. The company is the only minority- and employee-owned, and minority-led food service company in Massachusetts. From the Edible Boston article: "We need everyone to create the positive change we are seeking. Please do what you can. Support local, diverse businesses with your food dollars. Support nonprofits working to end food insecurity and to create economic opportunity. Speak up and support public policies that address the underlying causes of food insecurity and economic injustice and add resilience to our food system and equity to our economic system." - Sheldon Lloyd, City Fresh Foods CEO & Co-Owner #SDoH #healthequity #AnchorMission #CommunityWealth #racialequity #economicjustice Read the Edible Boston story now: https://ow.ly/HKbp50Taj6J Read our other newsletter articles! https://lnkd.in/ekWahzxh
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Across the country, Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) members are shifting their resources for community giving to align with their anchor mission strategies and support community wealth building. This edition of our newsletter highlights examples of HAN members going upstream with their community giving to better address root cause issues and strengthen their neighborhoods. HAN is curious to know: how is your organization rethinking its role as a conduit for philanthropic dollars or changing your community giving strategy to address root causes? Share your examples with us by completing the survey below, or by emailing HAN's lead on Leveraging Anchor Philanthropy, Kate Gallagher, MPH. See how anchor philanthropy is a unique kind of strategic grantmaking. #SDoH #healthequity #AnchorMission #CommunityWealth #racialequity #economicjustice Read our latest newsletter! https://lnkd.in/ekWahzxh Share your community giving examples: https://ow.ly/6R2b50T8TkE
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West Side United (WSU) is an anchor collaborative on Chicago's west side whose members include HAN members Rush University Medical Center, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Ascension WSU members discussed the anchor collaborative's strategies for the AMA Prioritizing Equity Series. Dr. David Ansell, Rush University Medical Center: Structural racism, economic disinvestment, these are historical trends, but they're perpetuated in the day-to-day, and we had been bystander to it and so we had accountability. That launched our anchor mission. We decided we become an anchor institution to hire locally, purchase locally, invest locally, and volunteer locally. That led us to say, "Well, we can't do it alone. Let's get the other hospitals in and the community in." And that led to West Side United. Ayesha Jaco, West Side United: Once Rush began to reorganize itself and really commit to health equity within its doors as well as bring along peer institutions, the table that was set that formed West Side United was all about galvanizing the collective impact of the six health care systems in our network that really have the West Side as its backyard to some degree. So in doing that, that really set an expectation for there to be early wins within the anchor mission space in a collaborative way, where you had historical competitors coming together to really take on collective targets around hiring, procurement. As we're talking about today, social impact investing. Fillmore Linen Service just opened in North Lawndale on the west side of Chicago and HAN members Rush University Medical Center and Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago are the first customers. The local healthcare laundry linen business is part of a larger job creation and West Side neighborhood community wealth building initiative. The project was led by West Side United. From the Chicago Sun-Times article: Fillmore Center aims to create more than 250 jobs and generate more than $9 million in annual income for North Lawndale’s economy. Seven years after renovations are completed, the building will be placed into a community benefit trust that allows residents to share and manage profits from the building — making it one of the few examples in the country. #SDoH #healthequity #AnchorMission #CommunityWealth #racialequity #economicjustice