On the way to a friend’s birthday party recently, I was on highway 101 in Sonoma County, stuck in slow-moving traffic. Traveling at a snail’s pace allowed time to check out the other drivers: a guy...

Her chest rose and fell in sync with every beep of the machine next to her hospital bed. She lay there peacefully, unaware of the heartache five generations of her family were enduring alongside her...

It has been nearly three months since significant expansions of healthcare coverage took full effect across our state and across the country. As we near the end of open enrollment through Covered...

In California, we are moving forward with implementation of the Affordable Care Act at a rapid pace. With more individuals choosing coverage through Covered California by the day, and safety net...

I’ve always told people that I grew up in Forest Hill, Maryland, in a town of less than 400 people. However, a colleague recently pointed out to me that my “town” is actually just an unincorporated...

This month marks two very important moments for the Foundation. As most of you know, October 1 was the launch of Covered California, our state’s health insurance exchange. This is an essential piece...

I love summer for many reasons, but one of them may surprise you - it’s the season when I get to spend time with our summer interns. Every year, starting in June, these young students help remind me...

For me, the best part of going to a baseball game is, actually, not the game itself; it’s the opportunity to enjoy one of my favorite, deliciously unhealthy treats: a Chicago-style hot dog . It’s not...

We understand that creating real impact doesn’t happen by chance. So, over the past year, we worked with our Board and took a detailed look at the Foundation’s programs, goals, and activities to...