Local foundation looking to improve the health of people in Greater Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – The Health Policy Institute of Ohio reports that Ohio ranks 47th out of 50 states in terms of health value, and a local foundation is looking to change that.
The team at Bi3 has just issued a request for proposals to fund millions in healthcare initiatives for 2022.
They’re looking to fund programs that align with the most recent community health needs assessment. It identifies cardiovascular, mental health, and maternal health concerns among the most prevalent untreated health conditions.
To help organizations address these community health priorities, Bi3 will award nonprofits grants of $100,000 to $3 million.
Jill Miller is the president and CEO of Bi3 and Bethesda, Inc. She spoke with Local 12's Liz Bonis about the differences in populations, and how they want to help, during the What’s Happening in Health show on Sunday at 6 a.m.
"When I was pregnant with my two daughters, you know, one of the first things I did was called my OBGYN, who I trusted, set up an appointment,” said Miller. “Had no problem getting to and from my car, had an understanding employer who would let me leave work to go to appointments. When the day of delivery came, I did not once question I wasn't going to get the quality care that I deserved. A woman who lives 10 miles in another community from me fears that first appointment because of her past experiences. A Black woman who is up every night worrying about an electrical issue in her home and worries about the safety of her children as well as her unborn baby. Takes three buses to get to an appointment. She's not late because she wants to be late. She's late because of the barriers she faces to get there. When it comes to delivery, she worries about the experience she's going to have.”
Bi3's hope is to fund unique programs that help bridge this gap in healthcare quality. If you’d like to find out how to apply for a grant, click here.
