Health Foundation Publications
The Health Foundation publications listed below are available in PDF by clicking on the appropriate title (requires Acrobat Reader). To request a free print copy of any of the Health Foundation's publications, please call our Publications Ordering Line at (513)458-6658 or toll-free (888) 310-4904, ext. 6658 or use our online ordering form.
The Health Foundation's grantees have also published reports on health issues. Links to these publications can be found here.
Topics
Access to Care
Capacity Building
Children's Health
Criminal Justice
Evaluation
General Health
Health Resource
Mental Health
Overviews and Survey Results
Substance Use Disorders
Access to Care
- Exploring Primary Care Services and Resources in Greater Cincinnati: A Chart Book of the Issues (January 2006)--This chart book presents data about where primary care services and resources are located in the 20-county region, focusing on community health centers and preventable hospital use.
- Exploring Primary Care Services and Resources in Greater Cincinnati: An Overview of the Issues (July 2006)--This companion to the chart book provides an overview of primary care services and resources, focusing on community health centers and preventable hospital use.
- Kentucky Medicaid Overview (September 2003)--Kentucky Medicaid provides a broad range of health services to over 660,000 low-income working families, children, and aged, blind, and disabled Kentuckians. This publication provides an overview of eligibility, services, delivery systems, financing, and resources.
- Ohio Medicaid Basics (February 2003)--Produced with the George Gund Foundation, Ohio Medicaid Basics provides an overview of Ohio Medicaid, including eligibility, key programs, and financing and expenditures. An updated version was published by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio in February 2005 and can be found here.
- Physicians and Charity Care in Greater Cincinnati (November 2008)--This is a summary on the Greater Cincinnati Physician Study that assessed the current level of uncompensated care provided by physicians in the Greater Cincinnati region.
- Proceedings from Healing the Whole Person: Loss and Health Roundtable (June 2000)--The proceedings from this one-day roundtable reflect on how loss affects health, including the papers from the presenters and a summary of discussions.
- What Ohioans' Think about Affordable Healthcare for All Americans (November 2007)--These findings are from The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati’s Ohio Health Issues Poll, part of the Ohio Poll conducted April 26-May 10, 2007, by the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Cincinnati. A random sample of 825 adults from throughout Ohio were interviewed.
- What Ohioans Think About Changes to Medicaid (April 2005)--These findings are from The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati’s Ohio Health Issues Poll, part of the Ohio Poll conducted March 21–April 10, 2005, by the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Cincinnati. A random sample of 846 adults from throughout Ohio were interviewed.
- What Ohioans Think About the Costs of Healthcare (May 05)--These findings are from The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati’s Ohio Health Issues Poll, part of the Ohio Poll conducted March 21–April 10, 2005, by the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Cincinnati. A random sample of 846 adults from throughout Ohio were interviewed.
- What Ohioans Think About the Treatment Differences in Healthcare (May 2005)--These findings are from The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati’s Ohio Health Issues Poll, part of the Ohio Poll conducted March 21–April 10, 2005, by the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Cincinnati. A random sample of 846 adults from throughout Ohio were interviewed.
Capacity Building
- Getting In Print: An informal study of how newspapers cover health-related foundations and the impact on media strategies (July 2007)--This report aims to provide some perspective and ideas for health foundations and nonprofits that may be useful in discussing media and communications strategies. The first section summarizes the makeup and findings of the study. The second section includes a summary and conclusions from each of the six print media markets that were chosen for the study.
- Grantee Experiences with our Evaluation Process (June 2007)--This report presents the results from the grantee experiences with the Health Foundation evaluation process survey.
- Working with The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati: A Guide for Non-Profit Organizations Seeking Funding (April 2005)--This brief guide includes basic information about working with the Health Foundation, including our funding priorities, application procedures, grantmaking processes, and resources available to grantees and non-profit organizations in the Tri-state area.
- You Talked. We're Listening (February 2005)--This is a summary of the Center for Effective Philanthropy's report on the results of their survey of grantees of 29 foundations that highlights the results and discusses the areas in which the Health Foundation is working to improve based on the survey results.
Children's Health
- Children's Health Issues (January 1999)--This report looks at several factors affecting the health of our region's children, including poverty, medical insurance, prenatal care, immunizations, and teen birth rates.
- Evaluation of Healthcare Costs and Utilization among Medicaid Recipients in Schools with School-Based Health Centers Final Report (August 2005)--This study was designed to measure the cost effectiveness of these SBHCs. This study focused on four in three urban and one rural Ohio school districts in Greater Cincinnati. Two Ohio schools without SBHCs, one urban and one rural, served as comparison schools. The study period for this report covered five-and-a-half years, from September 1997 to February 2003 (5.5 calendar years). This study looked at the 5,506 students who were enrolled in the six schools and in the Ohio Medicaid program.
- Evaluation of Health Outcomes of Students Using School-Based Health Centers Public Survey Report (August 2005)--This survey consisted of all students enrolled at eight selected public schools with SBHCs, their parents, and school staff.
- The Need for Behavioral Health Services for School-Age Children: A Survey of Students in Southwestern Ohio (June 2003)--The Butler County Mental Health Board, the Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board, and Mental Health and Recovery Services of Warren & Clinton Counties collectively decided to do a broad needs assessments of the students in their counties to determine the extent and depths of students' needs.
- A Prescription for Success (August 2005)--This report summarizes two studies on school-based health centers and their affect on student health status, use of healthcare services and attendance, and costs to the system.
- A Prescription for Success Executive Summary (August 2005)--This summary presents the high-level findings of two studies on school-based health centers and their affect on student health status, use of healthcare services and attendance, and costs to the system.
Criminal Justice
- Behavioral Health Disorders Among Male Low-Level Offenders (August 2003)--This publication examines the extent of behavioral health disorders among men in low-security facilities and offers recommendations for effective interventions.
- Interim Grantmaking Report - Substance Use Disorders and Severe Mental Illnesses in the Criminal Justice System (March 2009)--This interim report presents an overview of the initiative and what the Health Foundation has learned so far about funding grants that address substance use disorders and severe mental illnesses in the criminal justice system. It combines the results of a feasibility study we conducted in 2007 with grant results and thoughts from our Senior Program Officers. We have also included quotes from our grantees in the margins of this report to give their perspective.
- Mental Illness and Substance Abuse in the Criminal Justice System (September 2000)--This report takes an in-depth look at how the behavioral health and criminal justice systems interact.
- When Welfare to Work Doesn't Work: Interlocking Problems of Low-Income Women (February 2003)--This study looks at the barriers faced by 69 female welfare recipients in Hamilton County who attended the Campus program at the FreeStore/FoodBank, a program designed to help hard-to-serve welfare recipients.
Evaluation
- Are Projects Sustained When Our Funding Ends? (September 2009)--As part of our evaluation of our work, we asked past grantees: “What happens to projects after Health Foundation funding ends?”For this survey on sustainability, we only looked at start-up and expansion grants whose Health Foundation funding ended between January 2007 and December 2008.
- Are Projects Sustained When Our Funding Ends? (August 2007)--As part of our evaluation of our work, we asked past grantees: “What happens to projects after Health Foundation funding ends?”For this survey on sustainability, we only looked at start-up and expansion grants whose Health Foundation funding ended between January 2004 and December 2006.
- Grantee Experiences with our Evaluation Process (June 2007)--In 2005, we participated in a Grantee Perception Survey conducted by the Center for Effective Philanthropy. Recently, we conducted a follow-up survey to find out more about our grantees’ experiences with our evaluation process. Specifically, we wanted to find ways to make the evaluation process as easy and useful as possible.
- Grantee Guide to Evaluation (February 2008)--The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati supports evaluation in the projects it funds in order to learn as much as possible from the experiences of its grantees. This booklet will guide your efforts in developing the evaluation(s) for your project.
General Health
- Greater Cincinnati Community Health Status Survey 2002 (January 2003)--These survey results are from interviews with over 2,000 randomly selected adults residing in a 22-county Greater Cincinnati area, including eight counties in Ohio, nine counties in Kentucky, and five counties in Indiana.
- Greater Cincinnati Hispanic/Latino Health Survey 2005 English version (March 2006)--This report presents the results of a survey of Hispanic/Latino adults in Greater Cincinnati, conducted in Fall 2005. Topics include access to care, acculturation, cigarette and alcohol use, health insurance coverage, health status, mental health, and prenatal care and birth outcomes, as well as a demographic overview of respondents.
- Greater Cincinnati Hispanic/Latino Health Survey 2005 Spanish version (November 2006)--This report is written in Spanish and presents the results of a survey of Hispanic/Latino adults in Greater Cincinnati, conducted in Fall 2005. Topics include access to care, acculturation, cigarette and alcohol use, health insurance coverage, health status, mental health, and prenatal care and birth outcomes, as well as a demographic overview of respondents.
- Meeting the Challenge of an Aging Population in Greater Cincinnati (November 2001)--This report examines the aging population in Greater Cincinnati, including health issues, available services, and the impact that the aging Baby Boom generation will have on the aging service system.
- Physician Recruitment and Retention in Greater Cincinnati (March 2008)--This study discusses if the Greater Cincinnati area has enough physicians and specialists to provide care for the people in the Greater Cincinnati region. Working with The Doctors' Foundation, the Health Foundation commissioned this paper to learn more about physician recruitment and retention in Greater Cincinnati.
- Prevention from the Harm of Health Illiteracy in Ohio (November 2000)--This report examines health illiteracy in a 36-county Ohio region and offers solutions to the problem.
- Prevention of Family Violence in The Anthem Foundation of Ohio's Service Area (September 2000)--A look at the prevalence of family violence in a 36-county Ohio region as well as effective nation- and statewide prevention programs.
- Prevention of Lead Exposure in Ohio (November 2000)--This report examines lead exposure in a 36-county Ohio region, how it affects children, and what coordinated measures are being taken to counter the harmful effects of exposure.
- Preventive Oral Health Care in the Anthem Foundation of Ohio's Service Area (May 2000)--This report explores the status of oral health in a 36-county area in Ohio and examines the current and best practices used to address oral health needs.
- Proceedings from the Health & Employment Roundtable (September 1999)--This report contains the proceedings of this roundtable focusing on employment and health, including the papers presented by each of the participating grantees.
- What Ohioans Think About Smoking Bans (January 2006)--These findings are from The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati’s Ohio Health Issues Poll, part of the Ohio Poll conducted March 21–April 10, 2005, by the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Cincinnati. A random sample of 846 adults from throughout Ohio were interviewed.
Health Resource
- Health Links: Your Guide to Health Care Resources in Greater Cincinnati(May 2008)--People need a regular source of medical and dental care to stay healthy. If you don't have a regular source of care, this guide can help you find this care and learn about the region's health care system.
- Physician Recruitment and Retention in Greater Cincinnati (March 2008)--This study discusses if the Greater Cincinnati area has enough physicians and specialists to provide care for the people in the Greater Cincinnati region. Working with The Doctors' Foundation, the Health Foundation commissioned this paper to learn more about physician recruitment and retention in Greater Cincinnati.
Mental Health
- Behavioral Health Disorders Among Male Low-Level Offenders (August 2003)--This publication examines the extent of behavioral health disorders among men in low-security facilities and offers recommendations for effective interventions.
- Behavioral Health on the Ballot (November 2002)--This report examines property tax levies for mental health and alcohol and other drug treatment in nine Southwest Ohio counties.
- The Effects of Depression on Society: Proceedings from the Depression Roundtable (November 2001)--These proceedings contain papers from the presenters and the discussions among the health and social service providers who participated in the roundtable.
- Health Issues of People with Severe Mental Illness (August 1999)--This report highlights the significant health issues facing people with chronic severe mental illness, particularly those diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression.
- Interim Grantmaking Report - Substance Use Disorders and Severe Mental Illnesses in the Criminal Justice System (March 2009)--This interim report presents an overview of the initiative and what the Health Foundation has learned so far about funding grants that address substance use disorders and severe mental illnesses in the criminal justice system. It combines the results of a feasibility study we conducted in 2007 with grant results and thoughts from our Senior Program Officers. We have also included quotes from our grantees in the margins of this report to give their perspective.
- Issues Concerning Behavioral Health Insurance Parity (May 2006)--This informational report discussing the insurance parity issues in behavioral health. The 40-page report is the culmination of five years of study in the area. According to the report, behavioral health insurance parity means providing the same benefits and coverage of treatment for mental illnesses and substance use disorders as for any physical illness or disease.
- Mental Illness and Substance Abuse in the Criminal Justice System (September 2000)--This report takes an in-depth look at how the behavioral health and criminal justice systems interact.
- Location, Location, Location Providing Physical Health Care in Other Settings to Increase Access Reclaiming 25 Years of Life Integrating Physical and Mental Health Care to Reduce Health Disparities for People with Severe Mental Illnesses (October 2008 Issue 1)--This white paper presents an overview of the health disparities of people with severe mental illnesses, some of the factors that contribute to these disparities, and two strategies that can be used to address these disparities.
- Severe Mental Illness Focus Area Report (November 2009)--This is a year in review report on the severe mental illness focus area.
- Voices of FACT: How Forensic Assertive Community Treatment Changes Lives (May 2009)--The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati has funded 10 ACT teams in our region, 4 of which are FACT teams. This is a study of the results of these 10 ACT teams, the Health Foundation heard from consumers, staff, and community stakeholders that FACT has changed their lives and their communities.
Overviews and Survey Results
- 2009 Kentucky Health ISsues Poll--In late 2009,the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky and The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati sponsored the Kentucky Health Issues Poll, a telephone survey to find out what Kentuckians think about various health issuesthat affect our communities, our state, and our nation. This report presents the views expressed on selected topics by respondents from the following areas:
- A Prescription for Success (August 2005)--This report summarizes two studies on school-based health centers and their affect on student health status, use of healthcare services and attendance, and costs to the system.
- Are Projects Sustained When Our Funding Ends (August 2007)--The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati supports projects that improve the health of people in the Cincinnati region. This report summarizes what happens to the project after the Health Foundation funding ends.
- Catalyst for Change: Stories of Change and Transformation (October 2003)--This report is a way for The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati to share just a few of the many success stories that have come from our work with our many community partners over the last five years.
- Greater Cincinnati Community Health Status Survey 2002 (January 2003)--These survey results are from interviews with over 2,000 randomly selected adults residing in a 22-county Greater Cincinnati area, including eight counties in Ohio, nine counties in Kentucky, and five counties in Indiana.
- Greater Cincinnati Hispanic/Latino Health Survey 2005 English version (March 2006)--This report presents the results of a survey of Hispanic/Latino adults in Greater Cincinnati, conducted in Fall 2005. Topics include access to care, acculturation, cigarette and alcohol use, health insurance coverage, health status, mental health, and prenatal care and birth outcomes, as well as a demographic overview of respondents.
- Greater Cincinnati Hispanic/Latino Health Survey 2005 Spanish version (November 2006)--This report is written in Spanish and presents the results of a survey of Hispanic/Latino adults in Greater Cincinnati, conducted in Fall 2005. Topics include access to care, acculturation, cigarette and alcohol use, health insurance coverage, health status, mental health, and prenatal care and birth outcomes, as well as a demographic overview of respondents.
- Kentucky Medicaid Overview (September 2003)--Kentucky Medicaid provides a broad range of health services to over 660,000 low-income working families, children, and aged, blind, and disabled Kentuckians. This publication provides an overview of eligibility, services, delivery systems, financing, and resources.
- Ohioans’ Experiences with Poverty; A demographic profile of poverty in Ohio (November 2007)--This study shows the trends among Ohioans living in poverty including age, education, employment status, geographic regions, health status, and insurance coverage.
- Physician Recruitment and Retention in Greater Cincinnati (March 2008)--This study discusses if the Greater Cincinnati area has enough physicians and specialists to provide care for the people of our region. Working with The Doctors' Foundation, the Health Foundation commissioned this paper to learn more about physician recruitment and retention in Greater Cincinnati.
- What Ohioans' Think about Affordable Healthcare for All Americans (November 2007)--These findings are from The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati’s Ohio Health Issues Poll, part of the Ohio Poll conducted April 26-May 10, 2007, by the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Cincinnati. A random sample of 825 adults from throughout Ohio were interviewed.
- What Ohioans Think About Changes to Medicaid (April 2005)--These findings are from The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati’s Ohio Health Issues Poll, part of the Ohio Poll conducted March 21–April 10, 2005, by the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Cincinnati. A random sample of 846 adults from throughout Ohio were interviewed.
- What Ohioans Think About the Costs of Healthcare (May 05)--These findings are from The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati’s Ohio Health Issues Poll, part of the Ohio Poll conducted March 21–April 10, 2005, by the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Cincinnati. A random sample of 846 adults from throughout Ohio were interviewed.
- What Ohioans Think About the Treatment Differences in Healthcare (May 2005)--These findings are from The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati’s Ohio Health Issues Poll, part of the Ohio Poll conducted March 21–April 10, 2005, by the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Cincinnati. A random sample of 846 adults from throughout Ohio were interviewed.
- You Talked. We're Listening (February 2005)--This is a summary of the Center for Effective Philanthropy's report on the results of their survey of grantees of 29 foundations that highlights the results and discusses the areas in which the Health Foundation is working to improve based on the survey results.
Substance Use Disorders
- Interim Grantmaking Report - Substance Use Disorders and Severe Mental Illnesses in the Criminal Justice System (March 2009)--This interim report presents an overview of the initiative and what the Health Foundation has learned so far about funding grants that address substance use disorders and severe mental illnesses in the criminal justice system. It combines the results of a feasibility study we conducted in 2007 with grant results and thoughts from our Senior Program Officers. We have also included quotes from our grantees in the margins of this report to give their perspective.
- Substance Abuse Treatment Needs of Adolescents in Southwest Ohio (November 2002)--Drawing from analyses conducted in 14 Southwest Ohio counties, this report presents a picture of the challenges faced by communities in preventing and treating adolescent substance abuse.
- Supporting Community-Based Substance Abuse Prevention: Lessons learned from 10 years of the ASAP Center (March 2010)--This report starts where the ASAP Center began, with an understanding of substance ASAP: A Support System for Community-Based Prevention. The ASAP Center and The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati abuse prevention and the community in which we work. Next, it describes what the ASAP Center does to support community-basedprevention. Using data from ASAP Center and other community surveys and interviews of staff and community partners, the report outlines the effects the ASAP Center has had on our community. It provides tips and suggestions for people interested in building a prevention support system. Finally, the report discusses where the ASAP Center will go from here.