HealthPath Foundation awards thousands in grants to benefit local health initiatives 

The HealthPath Foundation of Ohio has announced the recipients of its latest funding cycle, granting a total of $960,000 to eight nonprofit organizations across the state. Many of those dollars will benefit local residents and communities.

Organizations in Greater Cincinnati or serving the area include:

• HER Cincinnati: $100,000 (Hamilton County)
• Ohio Association of Community Health Centers: $150,000 (statewide)
•  Deaf Services Center: $75,000 (statewide)
• The Center for Closing the Health Gap: $175,000 (Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties)
• Brick Gardens: $100,000 (Brown, Butler, Clermont and Hamilton counties)

These grants support programs addressing the foundation’s three focus areas: oral health, healthy Ohioans and age-friendly communities. Specifics about each of the local awards are below.

“Through these investments, HealthPath Foundation of Ohio continues its commitment to advancing health equity and improving quality of life for Ohioans,” said Kiana R. Trabue, president of HealthPath. “We look forward to partnering with these organizations as they create impact alongside the communities they serve.” 

Details about awards

• HER Cincinnati to support its Aging in Place at the Anna Louise Inn program. It looks to expand supportive services at the Anna Louise Inn by enhancing staff training, increasing access to health services (e.g., dental care, preventative care), expanding wellness programming and upgrading apartment units to meet the needs of residents aging in place.
• Ohio Association of Community Health Centers to support its Ohio Oral Health in Pregnancy and Prenatal Care Integration program. This program will integrate oral health into prenatal care by training OB/GYNs and dentists to incorporate oral health competencies, improving outcomes for pregnant women.
• Deaf Services Center to support the organization’s Health and Safety Project. The project enhances training for healthcare providers to improve access and equity for deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind individuals, focusing on communication, patient care and advocacy.
• The Center for Closing the Health Gap for Black Women Heart Cincy, a partnership with the Council on Black Health. It aims to reduce hypertension among Black women in Greater Cincinnati through a culturally tailored intervention.
• Brick Gardens for its Roots in the Ground Jobs and Food Program. This initiative addresses food insecurity in Greater Cincinnati by scaling a community food production and workforce development program in partnership with Groundwork Ohio River Valley.