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NYSCF's Cutting-Edge Research Explored In New York Times Magazine Cover Story

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06/27/2014

The New York Stem Cell Foundation's cutting-edge research and pioneering efforts to prevent the transmission of mitochondrial diseases from mother to child is explored in depth in a cover story in the current New York Times Sunday Magazine.

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The New York Stem Cell Foundation

Morgan Stanley Picks Newark As One Of Its Healthy Cities Sites

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06/27/2014

Morgan Stanley named Newark the third location for its Healthy Cities initiative, a program connecting several local nonprofits, schools and hospitals to help support healthy child development.

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Children, Youth and Families

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Report Outlines Internet and Broadband "Vision" for LGBT Community

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06/26/2014

Internet and broadband technologies already play a critical role for the LGBT community in all aspects of life and according to a new report, they can do more.

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The Palette Fund

Six Receive Grants Totaling $125,000 From United Hospital Fund to Improve Health Services in NYC

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06/25/2014

The United Hospital Fund awared six grants, totaling $125,000, for projects to improve health care services in New York City.

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19 States May Be Violating Laws Requiring Them To Assist Consumers With Health Care Choices

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06/25/2014

A Commonwealth Fund analysis finds that 19 states may be in violation of laws requiring them to assist consumers understand their insurance options under the Affordable Health Care Act.

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Public Policy

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Health

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The Commonwealth Fund

Who Are the One Million New Yorkers Still Without Healthcare?

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06/25/2014

On Wednesday, July 16, Philanthropy New York members can hear directly from leaders of New York State of Health, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and from key nonprofit partners in the program "Healthcare Reform Update: Are Your...

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New York Health Foundation

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Community Service Society

Michelle A. Adams and Stephen Berger Elected to United Hospital Fund Board

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06/24/2014

Michelle Adams and Stephen Berger have joined the United Hospital Fund Board

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Appointments & Transitions

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United Hospital Fund

A Rockefeller Known Not for Wealth but for His Efforts to Help

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06/23/2014

In a New York Times article, Richard Rockefeller, advisory trustee to the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, who died in a plane crash earlier this month, is remembered for his commitment to environmental and humanitarian causes.

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Environment and Climate Change

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Huge Gap Found Among States In Long-Term Services Quality and Access

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06/20/2014

The quality and accessibility of long-term supports and services depends in large part on where you live, according to a new report by AARP, The Commonwealth Fund, and the SCAN Foundation.

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Aging

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The Commonwealth Fund

New Center Aids Torture Survivors

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06/18/2014

A new WNY Center for Survivors of Refugee Trauma and Torture, made possible by a $250,000 grant from the New York State Health Foundation, will help torture survivors who have resettled in the Buffalo area with their medical and psychological issues.