Posts by Alison Wheeler

When we launched our Fellowship Program, we had a vision for what this program could look like, but we were unsure how it would actually unfold. We were hopeful, but weren’t even sure if people would apply. We decided to take a leap of faith because we’re dedicated to shining the spotlight on our community. …

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and with that in mind, we’d like to highlight some of the wonderful partners who are supporting the needs of children and families day in and day out. We know that addressing the holistic needs of children and families is a community effort, and requires strong partnerships among many...

This year, we’ve seen a growing need for housing assistance across the country. With eviction moratoriums ending and more Americans falling into poverty, the second round of funding can’t come soon enough. Aunt Bertha’s functionality supports the tracking of housing assistance funds to those in need. 2020 Data Trends Housing remains the top need across…

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” -Mr. Rogers     This advice is more powerful than ever, as we find ourselves entering the 2020 holiday season. The pandemic has…

L.A. Care Health Plan is the largest publicly operated health plan in the United States, providing access to quality, affordable healthcare for more than two million residents in Los Angeles County. When L.A. Care hired Dr. Richard Seidman as its newest Chief Medical Officer in June 2017, he entered the organization with a mission to…

For more than a century America has dedicated November 11th to the appreciation of those who serve in the country’s armed forces. This Veterans Day, we want to share some of the great work our partners are doing to address the needs of veterans around the country.  BeneLynk  BeneLynk is a major supporter of the…

The Road to an Interoperable Social Care Sector The organizations that make up the social care sector in the United States – particularly community benefit organizations (CBOs) and government agencies – play a critical role in addressing social determinants of health (SDoH) by providing free and reduced cost services to individuals in need. These organizations…

Aunt Bertha has been working for years with healthcare organizations across the country. We see first hand the innovative work they’re doing to go beyond their walls and get patients connected to social care services. In the interest of providing a more seamless workflow, we’ve worked with electronic health record (EHR) vendors to make it…