Hospital closure is one of the biggest challenges that many rural communities face leaving residents unable to receive access to health care. Learn more about the details of this partnership and how two partners turned a shared need for healthcare access into a successful collaboration rooted in reciprocity and trust. The post Mackinac Straits Hospital and St. Ignace Tribal Health Clinic, St. Ignace, MI appeared first on Build Healthy Places Network.| Build Healthy Places Network
Introduction The Healthy Neighborhoods Equity Fund II (HNEF II) is a novel financing approach demonstrating how intentional investments in a neighborhood’s built environment can be a powerful means to improve community health. The $42 million private equity fund provides patient, low-cost capital for the development of Healthy Neighborhoods Equity Fund II appeared first on Build Healthy Places Network.| Build Healthy Places Network
Our latest Community Close-up features the Healthy Neighborhoods Equity Fund, a $42 million private equity fund that invests in mixed-income, mixed-use real estate developments in areas that often endure significant health and economic inequities. The post The Healthy Neighborhoods Equity Fund II, New England, USA appeared first on Build Healthy Places Network.| Build Healthy Places Network
Overview Dorchester is the largest and one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Boston, MA. Fields Corner, Dorchester’s main commercial district, is a close-knit community made up of Vietnamese, African American, Latin, Irish, and Cape Verdean residents and businesses. The area boasts several amenities, including a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Red Line station. It is also home to many community organizations committed to supporting the neighborhood and its residents. ...| Build Healthy Places Network