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For over 70 years, CHC has partnered to address the barriers to good health and equity.

05/04/2026

“Big promises don’t move communities — trusted partnerships do.” 💬
Our CEO, Dr. Jean Accius, is rewriting the playbook on health equity. In this powerful conversation with , he unpacks how proximity, trust, and collaboration are the real drivers of change — from workplaces to neighborhoods.
Watch the full interview 👇

04/15/2026

Black Maternal Health Week brings a simple truth to light: every family deserves to feel safe, supported, and heard throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

That is why community-based support matters.
Through CHC’s Better Births Initiative, we’ve seen that, when families have knowledge, support, and someone in their corner, it can change outcomes and experiences. It can bring confidence, calm, and dignity to one of life’s most important moments.

This week, we’re shining a light on the birthworkers and community leaders helping build a future where mothers, babies, and families can thrive.

Swipe through for a few of the voices helping shape that future.

Queenship Legacy Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia

04/13/2026

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities is proud to announce the election of Edo Banach to our national board of directors.

A respected healthcare regulatory and policy leader, Edo brings deep expertise in Medicare and Medicaid law, long-term care, and health system strategy. His experience will help strengthen CHC’s work as we continue advancing healthier communities across the country.

Welcome, Edo.

Read the full announcement: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chc-creating-healthier-communities-elects-edo-banach-to-its-national-board-of-directors-302740422.html?tc=eml_cleartime

10/16/2025

At CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, we believe every child, no matter their background, zip code, or life circumstances, deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Across the country, too many children face barriers to healthcare, education, and basic needs that limit their potential. The Every Kid Deserves Fund supports programs that break down these barriers and create pathways to brighter, healthier futures.

By investing in long-term, community-driven solutions, we’re helping kids and families reach their full potential and build stronger, healthier communities for generations to come. 💙 Learn more at https://give.chcimpact.org/p/every-kid-deserves

10/15/2025

Aging is a community issue that touches each of us — as caregivers, advocates, professionals, and individuals navigating our own journeys. It raises important questions about how we support older adults, plan for longevity, and increase not just years to life but life to years.

Join us for CHC University’s special five-part webinar series, sponsored by AARP, focused on the emerging and urgent topics in aging today. Each session offers expert insight and practical tools for nonprofits committed to serving aging populations and building stronger communities.

Register to join us for our upcoming October 23rd event, "Rural Aging: Challenges and Strategies for Improving Health Outcomes in Rural Communities," at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_shC7a1VATi-_EJoCQdDwdA #/registration

10/08/2025

📅 Upcoming Webinar – October 23

Rural Aging: Challenges and Strategies for Improving Health Outcomes in Rural Communities

Aging is a community issue that touches all of us as caregivers, advocates, professionals, and individuals navigating our own journeys. How can we better support older adults, plan for longevity, and increase not just years to life but life to years?

Join CHC University for this session, part of our Reimagining Aging: Community, Care, Connection series, sponsored by AARP. This five-part webinar series explores urgent topics in aging and provides expert insight and practical tools for nonprofits committed to strengthening communities.

📌 Register now to gain actionable strategies and learn more at https://chcimpact.org/aarp/

10/07/2025

🚨 Health gaps are connected, complex, and urgent. At CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, we know solving them requires proactive, collaborative leadership.

Introducing the Leadership Council for Healthier Communities (LCHC), a trusted space where leaders from corporate, nonprofit, and community sectors come together to remove barriers, drive solutions, and create lasting impact.

Who it is for: Visionary executives and innovators committed to advancing community health.

Why it matters: Most approaches to health are fragmented. LCHC unites leaders to address root causes, accelerate strategies, and expand access to better health.

A person’s ZIP code should not determine their lifespan. Together, we can close the divide.

🎥 Watch our video to see how LCHC is turning collaboration into action.

09/29/2025

Last week, employees from LTS Lohmann in St. Paul, Minnesota, came together to spread warmth and kindness by creating cozy fleece blankets for individuals supported by CHC nonprofit partner Fraser. As Minnesota’s largest and most experienced provider of autism services, Fraser empowers individuals with more than 60 types of mental and physical disabilities. What an incredible way to join forces and make a lasting impact in the community!

09/11/2025

We are proud to be among the organizations supporting the Neuro-Nurturing Ecosystem in Minnesota through this Population Health Learning Collaborative event.

Join Neuro-Nurturing Night with the Minnesota Twins on September 17 at 6:40 PM CDT, a special evening bringing together nonprofits and community partners to help parents and caregivers give infants and toddlers the strong start they deserve.

Learn more: https://improvepophealth.org/nnn-with-twins-2025

This event reflects CHC’s commitment to healthier lives across the lifespan through early childhood support. With strong connections in Minnesota, we are proud to work alongside community partners to help families and children thrive.

09/10/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. 💙

Each September, our national and local partners recognize Su***de Prevention Month as a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and spark meaningful action around this urgent mental health condition.

Suicidal thoughts, like all mental health conditions, can affect anyone, regardless of background.

This month, we honor the lives lost, stand beside those who are struggling, and come together in hope. By uniting as communities, organizations, and individuals, we can break stigma, strengthen prevention, and connect people with the support they need.

💛 If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

08/28/2025

In a world defined by speed, disruption, and digital overload, a quiet crisis is undermining our workforce -- loneliness. Once seen as a personal issue, it is now a public health emergency and a serious business risk, driving attrition, burnout, and billions in lost productivity each year.

In this latest article, CHC President & CEO Jean Accius, in collaboration with Alexander Cole, CHC's Executive Strategy and Thought Leadership intern, calls on boards and executive teams to treat connection not as a perk but as a core business strategy. The data is clear. When employees feel seen, supported, and a true sense of belonging, organizations are more resilient, more innovative, and more competitive.

This message is urgent yet hopeful. By designing for belonging, embedding psychological safety, and measuring connection as rigorously as financial outcomes, leaders can transform culture and performance. Human connection is not just wellness, it is strategy.

Read the article via https://www.fastcompany.com/91391704/connection-is-a-strategy-not-a-sentiment

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