NEW: A government-sanctioned rollback of vaccines is tearing apart the public health safety net as measles outbreaks increase around the U.S.—but it's not too late to turn the tide, says UHF President & CEO Oxiris Barbot, MD. Read Dr. Barbot's new commentary here: uhfnyc.org/publications...

Do you know an outstanding individual whose voluntary leadership of a specific initiative is improving health and health care in the New York metropolitan area? Find out how you can nominate them for UHF's 2026 Distinguished Community Service Award: uhfnyc.org/about/awards...

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth from UHF! Find opportunities to learn and celebrate throughout February at the NY Public Library @nypl.bsky.social, including the Schomburg Center in Harlem, or online at The National Museum of African American History and Culture. www.nypl.org/events/black...

Congratulations to the new commissioner of NYC’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dr. Alister Martin! United Hospital Fund looks forward to working with Dr. Alister and @nychealthy.bsky.social to build a more effective and equitable health system for NYers. gothamist.com/news/mamdani...

NEW: A UHF initiative will tackle disparities in chronic disease management, helping close gaps in one of NYC's leading causes of premature deaths. Funded by Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, UHF will partner with primary care practices to identify & address inequities. uhfnyc.org/news/article...

Final call for our next cohort of health equity change-makers! ⚕️🌱 Applications for Cohort 2 of UHF's Health Equity Fellowship will close 1/28 at 2pm. Submit your application now to join this unique group of clinician leaders. Click and watch below to learn more: uhfnyc.org/our-work/ini...

Are you a clinician working on food insecurity or immigrant health access in NYC—have you read about our Health Equity Fellowship? Our fellows' action-learning projects are tackling some of the toughest inequities. Applications for Cohort 2 are open now! uhfnyc.org/our-work/ini...

The priority deadline for UHF's Health Equity Fellowship is tomorrow! The 18-month program helps fellows build leadership skills, strengthen cross-sector partnerships, & co-create an Action Learning Project. Applications close 1/28. Click to apply: uhfnyc.org/our-work/ini...

There's still time to apply for UHF's Health Equity Fellowship! Take it from those who know it best—HEF is a valuable program designed to cultivate the next generation of health equity change-makers in NY. Click to learn more and apply before Jan. 21: uhfnyc.org/our-work/ini...

UHF/@gnyha.org's Clinical Quality Fellowship Program empowers fellows to be agents of change in their intuitions. Class 14 fellow Dr. Kaplan-Lewis helped bridge the access gap to HIV prevention medication, making it more available in primary care. Read more: uhfnyc.org/news/article...

Ready to become a health equity leader for your community? ⚕️🌱 UHF's Health Equity Fellowship is looking for early- and mid-career physicians and nurses from diverse backgrounds to participate in its 18-month learning experience. Click to apply before 1/21: uhfnyc.org/our-work/ini...

Save the Dates! United Hospital Fund has set dates for its special events of 2026. Join us for our: -Tribute to Excellence in Health Care on May 4 -Our Annual Gala on October 5 Find more on our website at uhfnyc.org/events

Happy #ThreeKingsDay NYC! The Annual Three Kings Day Parade takes place today in East Harlem, sponsored by @elmuseo.bsky.social UHF wishes all a year of health and wellness! elmuseo.org/event/48th-a...

Happy New Year from United Hospital Fund! As we reflect on the past year, we are grateful to all friends, supporters, and collaborators who have helped UHF work toward a more effective and equitable health system for all New Yorkers. Wishing everyone a healthy and happy 2026!

Congratulations to Clinical Quality Fellow Emma Kaplan-Lewis, MD, whose capstone project is in @nejmcatalyst January 2026! As a fellow with Class 14 of UHF/@GNYHA's program, Dr. Kaplan-Lewis helped bridge the access gap to HIV prevention medication. catalyst.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

NEW: How much will NYers premiums increase if Congress fails to act on expiring tax credits? Read UHF's Peter Newell's new brief as the U.S. House prepares to vote today on health care legislation, which would fail to extend key affordability subsidies. uhfnyc.org/publications...

A UHF/@gnyha fellow has more than tripled the rate of "goals-of-care conversations" in her hospital's ER for patients aged 65+, ensuring the important dialogue happens as early as possible. The project has also reduced length of stay & readmission rates. uhfnyc.org/news/article...

UHF's Health Equity Fellowship builds a foundation for collective leadership, while highlighting the importance of attending to the emotional well-being of its fellows. Be part of the movement and apply to Cohort 2! Applications are open until Jan. 21: uhfnyc.org/our-work/ini...

NEW: The fall/winter 2025 issue of UHF's Blueprint newsletter is out! The issue features our report on climate & health, a commentary by President and CEO Oxiris Barbot on the transformative power of fellowship programs, and much more. Read it here: media.uhfnyc.org/filer_public...

Announcing UHF's Health Equity Fellowship program, empowering clinicians with space and time and training, in partnership with community organizations, to advance equity in health care! Please Share!

Are you a physician or nurse advancing health equity in NYC?⚕️🌱 Consider applying for Cohort 2 of UHF's Health Equity Fellowship, an 18-month program that supports clinicians tackling the toughest inequities in NYC. Click to learn more & apply before 1/21: uhfnyc.org/our-work/ini...

Applications are now open for Cohort 2 of UHF’s Health Equity Fellowship! ⚕️🌱 Whether it’s housing, immigrant health, or access to mental health, the Health Equity Fellowship supports clinicians tackling the toughest inequities in NYC. Click here to apply: uhfnyc.org/our-work/ini...

There's still time to give to UHF for #GivingTuesday! While the national debate on health care continues, all of us at UHF are working diligently to improve health and health care here in New York. Click here to donate: uhfnyc.org/support/givi...

This #GivingTuesday, consider making a gift to UHF so we can continue our important work ensuring every NYer gets the quality health care they need and deserve. Watch a video message from UHF President & CEO Dr. Oxiris Barbot to learn more, & donate here: uhfnyc.org/support/givi...

JOB OPPORTUNITY: United Hospital Fund is seeking a highly motivated Research Analyst (Statistical Programmer) to join our team and develop and execute data analysis to enhance Medicaid program effectiveness. Find out more and how to apply here: workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/defau...

JOB OPPORTUNITY: United Hospital Fund seeking a conscientious highly organized, and detail-oriented Special Assistant for Policy and Program to help advance the external facing work of the organization. Find out more and how to apply here: workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/defau...

UHF's fireside chat on public health with @drtomfrieden.bsky.social and UHF President & CEO Oxiris Barbot, MD included prescriptions for today’s toughest health challenges, & other lessons from Dr. Frieden's 40-year career. Find a recap of the discussion here: uhfnyc.org/news/article...

🎭Theater workers: Did you know Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment ends in January? UHF's updated, free guide to health insurance coverage can help you navigate recent cuts and rule changes made to the ACA, Medicaid, & other programs. Click here: uhfnyc.org/publications...

UHF President and CEO Oxiris Barbot, MD, is honored to serve on Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's transition advisory Committee on Health. The Committee on Health is one of 17 transition teams announced by Mamdani this week. www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...

"These are not medical problems, these are equity problems," says UHF's 2025 Health Care Leadership Award Honoree Bruce Ratner, who is among those fighting for early detection. His initiative REDI is improving awareness & access to lung cancer screenings. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/w...

On Tuesday, UHF hosted a lively fireside chat on public health with Dr. Tom Frieden & UHF President & CEO Oxiris Barbot, MD. Dr. Frieden—Resolve to Save Lives CEO & former CDC director—discussed his new book & how lessons learned over his 40-yr career apply to today's toughest health challenges.

One of UHF/@gnyha.org's A Clinical Quality Fellows is helping increase access to live-saving organ transplants. Her project doubled the rate of organ donation referrals at SUNY Downstate & has cut missed opportunities for these referrals in half. Read more here: uhfnyc.org/news/article...

🎭Theater workers: Did you know Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment ends 12/15 for coverage starting 1/1/2026? UHF's updated guide to health insurance coverage can help you navigate recent cuts & rule changes made to the ACA, Medicaid, & other programs. uhfnyc.org/publications...

🎭NEW: Laws & regulations adopted in 2025 have made health insurance coverage more expensive, harder to sign up for, & harder to keep. UHF's newly updated guide can help dramatists and other theater workers navigate this complicated new landscape. Read it here: uhfnyc.org/publications...

Applications for Cohort 2 of UHF's Health Equity Fellowship open on December 3. The fellowship is an 18-month program for early- to mid-career physicians and nurses working across New York City’s health ecosystem. Sign up for fellowship updates here: forms.office.com/r/Pfa44AQ2PJ

DEADLINE EXTENDED: You can still apply for UHF/GNYHA's Clinical Quality Fellowship Program 2026-27 until November 10th. The 15-month program develops physicians, nursing professionals, & physician assistants to be quality leaders in their organizations. Read more: www.gnyha.org/wp-content/u...

Applications for Cohort 2 of UHF's Health Equity Fellowship will open in early December 2025! We are excited to champion a new class of passionate & driven clinicians. To receive updates about the program & application process when it opens, click here: forms.office.com/r/Pfa44AQ2PJ

One of UHF/@GNYHA's Clinical Quality Fellows is ensuring patients in Brooklyn get timely care after abnormal breast cancer screenings. Through her project, the median follow-up for an indeterminate mammogram decreased from 98 days to just 28 days. uhfnyc.org/news/article...

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth from UHF! Earlier this year, UHF & the National Association of Latino Healthcare Execs Tri-State Chapter hosted a discussion with health care leaders on advancing mental health equity in the Latino community. uhfnyc.org/news/article...

Thank you for everyone who joined United Hospital Fund's 2025 Gala on Monday! Please visit the event page on our website for a full video of the evening and event journal. To view and download photos from the event, click here: photos.google.com/share/AF1Qip...

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, UHF highlights the adolescent behavioral health crisis & its ripple effects. 1 in 4 adolescents experienced a behavioral health condition in 2022. Only 39% who experienced a major depressive episode in 2021 received care. uhfnyc.org/publications...

TODAY: UHF's 2025 Gala will start at 6pm at Cipriani 42nd St #UHFGala2025 Honorees include: -Bruce Ratner; founder, Ratner Early Detection Initiative -Michelle Javian & Yuki Kotani; founders, Harboring Hearts -Angela Diaz, MD, PhD, MPH from Icahn Mount Sinai Follow along on X and Instagram!

UHF Gala Special Tribute honors Angela Diaz, MD, PhD, MPH, a dean at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai & Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center former director. Dr. Diaz is honored for decades of leadership transforming health care for adolescents & young adults. uhfnyc.org/events/event...

The Distinguished Community Service Award at UHF's Gala will honor Michelle Javian & Yuki Kotani for founding Harboring Hearts, which provides emergency housing, transportation, food, & emotional support to cardiac & transplant patients & their families. uhfnyc.org/events/event...

How can NY modernize its Medicaid administration? UHF President & CEO Oxiris Barbot, MD, & SVP Chad Shearer recently joined the @rockefellerinst.bsky.social's Policy Outsider podcast. Listen below to hear why administration matters & opportunities for improvement. rockinst.org/issue-area/e...

As a participant in UHF's early childhood literacy project, Union Community Health Center integrated literacy guidance in more than 250 newborn appointments and held a series of reading events. This #NationalLiteracyMonth, we highlight their "life-changing" project: uhfnyc.org/news/article...

UHF's Gala on 10/6 celebrates leaders in health & health care. The Health Care Leadership Award will honor Ratner Early Detection Initiative Founder Bruce Ratner for his work on early cancer detection & deep commitment to the health & well-being of NYers. uhfnyc.org/events/event...

UHF's 2025 Gala is next week! On 10/6 we'll honor: -Bruce Ratner; founder, Ratner Early Detection Initiative -Michelle Javian & @YukiKotani; founders, @HarboringHearts -Angela Diaz, MD, PhD, MPH from @IcahnMountSinai Find out more here: uhfnyc.org/events/event...

UHF convened senior leaders, policymakers, & national experts Thursday for a strategy session on children's behavioral health. We look forward to translating the conversation into a framework that can help in strengthening the BH landscape. Thank you to all our participants!

Can Medicaid help combat climate change's impact on health? A new UHF brief explores how, despite widespread federal funding losses, state Medicaid programs can build community resilience to climate change & help those most vulnerable. #ClimateWeekNYC uhfnyc.org/publications...