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Recent Research From TCWF Grantees
- Proceedings from the Future of Work and Health conference held last December have been
published by the Institute for Regional and Urban Studies. Titled "Demographic
Diversity, Work and Health in California," the conference featured California leaders
addressing issues such as diversity, work structure, economic evolution, income
inequality, and the relationship between work and health. Information from this conference
can be accessed at www.irus.org/workandhealth_download.htm.
- Last October, Californians for Pesticide Reform released a report prepared by the
California Public Interest Research Group Charitable Trust (CALPIRG) titled "Toxics
on Tap: Pesticides in California Drinking Water Sources." The report, which is the
eighth in a series, revealed that pesticide contamination in California drinking water is
excessive and exists at hazardous levels. Pesticides have been detected in drinking water
sources serving more than 16 million people in 46 of California's 58 counties. Information
about the report may be accessed at www.pirg.org.
- In January, the Health Insurance Policy Program, a grantee of TCWF's Work and Health
Initiative, released its annual report, "The State of Health Insurance In California,
1999." Among other findings, the study reported that the uninsured population of
California increased from 6.7 million to 7.3 million in 1998, which is the highest rate in
the country. The report was co-authored by Dr. Helen Halpin Schauffler of UC Berkeley and
Dr. E. Richard Brown of UCLA. It can be accessed on the Internet at http://chpps.berkeley.edu or by calling (510)
643-1675.
- The United Way of Los Angeles used focus groups and surveys to produce a report titled
"American Dream Makers." This study, partially funded by TCWF, covers issues
related to the health and wellness of Latinos, such as access to health care, education,
housing and civic engagement. Information about the report may be obtained by calling
(213) 630-2819.
Annual Conference Focuses on Heath Insurance Coverage
The Center for Governmental Studies, a grantee of TCWF's Work and Health Initiative,
held its annual conference on February 10 in Sacramento. Titled "Getting the
Uninsured Insured," the conference was attended by approximately 250 health care
providers, community leaders, policymakers and consumers.
Work and Health Publication Series Launched
The California Center for Health Improvement published the first in a series of
monographs addressing work and health issues in California. "Exploring Connections
Between Work and Health" is a series intended to promote dialogue among policymakers
and concerned stakeholders about policies to improve the health of working Californians
and their families. The first publication, "California's Changing Economy-Producing
New Concerns About the Future Health of Workers, and Their Families," may be accessed
by visiting CCHI Publications at www.policymatters.org
and scrolling down to Work and Health.
California Peace Prize Recipients Receive High-level Recognition
Both Governor Gray Davis and Senator Diane Feinstein presented certificates of
commendation to TCWF's 1999 California Peace Prize recipients. The individuals received
recognition at the Foundation's annual Violence Prevention Initiative Conference on
December 4 in Universal City.
TCWF President Appointed to Attorney General's Task Force
Gary Yates, president and CEO of TCWF, was appointed to the Attorney General's Task
Force on Charity Healthcare in December. The task force, which was developed to make
recommendations regarding the sale of nonprofit health care facilities, is composed of
leading California health care experts representing a wide range of groups and interests.
TCWF Prepares for Future Priority Areas
Beginning in 2001, the Foundation will focus on a total of eight priority areas:
Diversity in the Health Professions, Environmental Health, Healthy Aging, Mental Health,
Teenage Pregnancy Prevention, Violence Prevention, Women's Health and Work and Health.
These areas will include the following five cross-cutting themes: underserved populations,
sustainability, public policy, leadership and youth. Planning for these grantmaking
programs is underway, and formal grant application guidelines are expected to be released
in spring 2001.
Pilots to Policy Conference
  On March
23 and 24, more than 500 policymakers, health and human service practitioners, community
leaders and youth activists attended the second "Pilots to Policy Conference" in
Universal City. Held every two years, the goal of the conference is for diverse groups to
agree upon and implement policies that will advance the well-being of California's
children. The conference was funded in part by TCWF, and Gary Yates, TCWF president and
CEO, was one of the keynote speakers. For post-event materials and additional information
about the conference, please access www.pilotstopolicy.org.
Youth Radio Receives Award for Excellence
TCWF grantee Youth Radio received a Silver Baton from the Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia
University Awards for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism. The award was given for Youth
Radio's "E-Mails from Kosovo" series which aired last year on National Public
Radio's Morning Edition, and for "Youth Voices on Kosovo," a national special
distributed by KQED, San Francisco.
TCWF Welcomes New Staff
Eloisa Andal, Program Assistant, Teenage Pregnancy Prevention
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