Key Highlights
- The GE HealthCare Foundation is established to advance health equity, focusing on underserved communities.
- Initial focus on improving maternal health outcomes globally, addressing critical needs in pregnancy and childbirth care.
- Foundation’s inaugural grantees include The Urban Institute, Lwala Community Alliance, Black Mamas Matter Alliance, and Project ECHO.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quote
- “The GE HealthCare Foundation was born out of GE HealthCare’s legacy of delivering access to care, and a desire to advance health equity by reducing the limits and barriers faced by those in underserved communities” – Danielle Halstrom, President at GE HealthCare Foundation
SoHC's Take
With the establishment of the GE HealthCare Foundation, there’s a notable stride towards narrowing the vast health equity gap. This philanthropic endeavor not only embodies GE HealthCare’s legacy of facilitating accessible healthcare but also champions a cause crucial to global wellness—maternal health. The targeted approach, beginning with maternal health and gradually expanding, underscores a strategic commitment to foundational healthcare issues. Moreover, the collaboration with proven nonprofit organizations amplifies the potential for impactful outcomes, ensuring the Foundation’s resources are well leveraged for maximal benefit. As the Foundation’s initiatives unfold, its role in shaping a more equitable healthcare landscape will be closely watched and highly anticipated by the industry.
