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Our Work is Driven byVision and Mission
MISSION
To improve the health status of people of African American and African descent in California and eliminate health disparities through legislative, administrative and
VISION
Healthy families in healthy communities throughout California.
CBHN OBJECTIVESESTABLISH
PARTNERSHIPS
MOBILIZE SUPPORT
ADVOCATE FOR POLICY CHANGES
SERVE AS A RESOURCE
SUPPORT RESEARCH AND
EDUCATION
INCREASE PARTICIPATION
IN POLICY MAKING
CBHN Core Values
• AccountableWe practice financial fitness ensuring stability, consistency and sustainability
• RelevantWe are contemporary in our approach to issues, ensuring our work is current, innovative when necessary, and steeped in community-based need.
• Integrity
We say what we do and we do what we say with a steadfast adherence to principles.
• CollaborativeWe embrace strategic alliances, align and integrate our work with others with shared vision and values.
• InclusiveWe incorporate diverse perspective into our work. We consider our social responsibility and we make informed decisions that are impactful
CBHN 2013 Policy Agenda
Building healthy communities now and for the future.
Prevention & Wellness
Health Reform
Black Infant Health
Boys & Men of Color
Mental Wellness
Environmental Health
Policy Accomplishments
• 34 bills were monitored and tracked
• 21 letters of support written on these issues: health reform, environmental health, boys and men of color and mental health
• Testimony provided at 6 separate hearings
• Participation in 16 Hearings and/or policy meetings
• 12 speaking engagements on mental health, black infant health or health reform
• One-on-one relationships built with key policy makers:
• Senator Holly Mitchell
• Senator Curren Price
• Assemblymember Dr. Richard Pan (Chair, Assembly Health)
• Assemblymember Roger Dickerson
• Assemblymember Steve Bradford
• Congressman Ami Bera
• Congresswoman Doris Matsui
• Mayor Kevin Johnson
• …and others
Policy/Advocacy Strategies
2013 Accomplished Strategies
• Collaboration with Legislative Black Caucus Members
• Establishment of the CBHN Black Infant Health Alliance
• Collaborative Grant Applications leading to funding for 10 statewide CBO’s and CBHN
• Participation in broad-based work groups addressing specific policy issues:
• Boys and Men of Color
• Black Infant Health
• Environmental/Energy
• Mental Health & Cultural Competency for African Americans
• Partnership with Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson on Health Agenda
• Partnership conversatrions with Debbie Raphael, Director, Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
Strategies in the Making
• Partnership with National Council of Black State Legislators
• Partnership with Golden State Medical Association on policy/advocacy issues
• Resource to the Congressional Black Caucus on ACA implementation issues
• Colors of Commitment Movement to be expanded and promoted. Goal: 5000 wristbands distributed across the sate by 2015.
• Developing a national model for addressing prevention/wellness strategies and associated policy implications in the Faith-based community
2013 Additional Milestones
• Expanded the CBHN Board of Directors
• Colors of Commitment health initiative expanded – 2000 wristbands distributed!
• Covered CA Contract
• Alere, Inc. Contract
• Faith-based Prevention/Wellness Policy Initiative
• California Institute of Mental Health Contracts (Webinars & Keynote Speaking)
• CARES Campaign
• San Francisco LINKS, Inc. Town Hall on Health Reform
• Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson’s ACA Day
• Congressional Black Caucus Forum on African American Physician's under the ACA
• Community Health Charities Board of Directors
• Tentative “partnership” with Association of Black Women’s Physicians
• Appointment to the First 5 Commission Steering Committee
• Tentative partnership with John Hopkins University School of Public Health around the integration of environmental health and prevention and wellness policy.
• BIH Golf Tournament
• Heroes in Health Awards Gala
• Calvin Freeman’s Recognition/Retirement
• New CBHN Offices – Lease signed
• Employee Handbook completed
• Financial Policies Handbook completed
• New Accounting Systems Implemented
• Major IT improvements including tools designed to improve employee efficiency and productivity
• Social Media Upgrade & Expansion
• Website Upgrades
• Online Fund Development Implemented
• Environmental Electronic Waste Program implemented
• Drafted Environmental Health White Paper
The CBHN/Alere Faith-based Policy Initiative
• $100,000 Grant
• A model for behavioral change
• Involved 6 churches
• 125 participants
• Data collection to support prevention/wellness policy initiative
• White paper being drafted to outline policy implications
• TCE’s Dr. Robert Ross has indicated keen interest in this project. Proposed meeting between Alereand TCE being coordinated.
• President of Alere, Inc. committed to expanding and supporting additional work
Dave Scott, Ph.D.
Founder & Chief
Scientific Officer
Ron
Zwanziger, Chair
man, CEO &
President
COVERED CALIFORNIA
www.coveredca.com
Awarded to
CBHN:
$1 Million to
conduct
Statewide
Education and
Outreach on the
Affordable Care
Act and
Covered California
CA Black Health NetworkBuilding healthy families in healthy communities throughout California
Center of Praise
Center for Community Health & Well Being
Black Women for Wellness
Bay Area Black United Fund
San Diego Black Health Associates
Images Production Company
Sacramento Cultural Hub
Health & Human Resource Education Center
The G.R.E.E.N. Foundation
Great Beginnings for Black Babies
CBHN Partners: Together We are Covered California
CBHN Collaborates on Black Infant Health
CBHN Formed Collaborative to
address Black Infant Health in
Sacramento County & won a
First 5 Grant for $750,000
Collaboration includes:• The Birthing Project USA
• Center of Praise
• 6 other Sacramento County Churches
• Former SisterFriends
Inspired by the CBHN Black Infant
Health Policy Alliance
2013 – 7 New Staff & Contract Positions!
Roger Bartlett, Director
Business Services
Tara Lynn Gray, Director
Marketing &
Communications
Stacy Jones, Project
Manager
Health Initiatives & Special
Events
Veronica Williams, Admin
Assistant for ACA
Cynthia Kennedy, Project
Manager for ACA Project
Leonard Robinson
Environmental Policy Cons.
Kondwani Crawford
Graphic Designer
Keneisha Moore
Intern
And…just so you know…2 more in 2014
Ann Patchen
Executive AssistantTranisha Agee
Director Policy &
Fund Development
CBHN Board of Directors
President/CEO
B. Darcel Lee
Executive Assistant
Ann Patchen
Policy/
Development Director
Tranisha Agee
Communications/
Marketing Director
Tara Lynn Gray
Business Services
Director
Roger Bartlett
Analyst/Intern
Keneisha Moore
ACA PM
Cynthia Kennedy
Coordinator
Betty Williams
Subcontractors
Admin
Veronica Williams
Graphic Designer
Kondwani Crawford
Associate
Accountant
William E. Harris
Black Infant Health
PM
Mental Wellness
PM
Wenonah Valentine
Media
TBD
Facilities
HR
Insurance
Environmental
Health PM
Leonard Robinson
Health Initiatives/
Special Events PM
Stacy Jones
Web Developer
TBD
Speakers Bureau
Board Liasion
Intern
Work with staff in the CBHN Sacramento Office
Analyze legislation and policy documents
Attend Hearings and CC Board Meetings and make reports.
Research for White Papers
Assist with expanding CBHN social media opportunities
Assist with event planning and event execution
Writing and developing content for CBHN publications
CBHN Volunteer/Intern Opportunities
2014A Year for Advancement and Opportunity
• CBHN will be a valued resource of data and information on African American health and policy issues.
• CBHN will be a “VOICE” for those who have no voice.
• CBHN will lead efforts to provide access to care and to eliminate health disparities in African American communities.
Key Dates for Meetings and Events in 2014
April 29
CBHN Biannual Policy & Leadership Forum
Building Healthy African American Families from Beginning to End /Embassy Suites, Monterey
April 28
Annual BIH Golf Tournament
Pasadera Country Club, Monterey, CA
February 10-14
Black Infant Health
Move on the Capitol
CBHN Heroes in Health Awards Gala
October 25, 2014/Location TBD
Join the CBHN Network
Building healthy communities now and for the future.
Connect with CBHN www.cablackhealthnetwork.org
Telephone 916-333-0613