Isabella Health Foundation, Inc. is a national nonprofit with global reach, dedicated to advancing public health and promoting health equity. We believe that health is a fundamental human right, and we are committed to removing the barriers that prevent individuals from achieving optimal health, both in the United States and internationally. These barriers, known as the social determinants of health, include factors like access to education, housing, nutrition, and healthcare, which significantly impact health outcomes and quality of life.
Our programs, supported by grants, donations, and strategic partnerships, focus on free, evidence-based services that foster sustainable health outcomes. We specialize in program evaluation, health research, and public health consulting to enhance service delivery and inform evidence-based policy development. Our collaborations with government agencies, foundations, and nonprofits empower us to drive meaningful, measurable change.
Our mission is clear: to ensure that everyone, regardless of background or income, has access to the resources and support needed to lead a healthy, fulfilling life. Through our work, we aim to make a lasting impact on health disparities, access to healthcare, and community well-being, particularly by addressing the social determinants of health that affect vulnerable populations.
Our Core Values
- Health Equity: We are committed to eliminating health disparities and ensuring all individuals have equal access to the resources and opportunities they need to live a healthy life.
- Community Empowerment: We believe that lasting change comes from within communities. By empowering local leaders and engaging individuals in health initiatives, we foster long-term health improvements.
- Sustainability: We design scalable programs that provide lasting benefits to communities, ensuring long-term impact.
What We Do
We focus on providing services that address both immediate health needs and long-term health improvements by targeting social determinants of health — factors like access to quality education, affordable housing, nutritious food, and healthcare — which influence health outcomes and well-being. These include:
- Health Access and Delivery: Providing essential healthcare resources to underserved populations, addressing barriers to access and delivering critical support where it’s needed most.
- Health Literacy and Education: Offering educational resources that empower individuals with the knowledge they need to make informed health decisions. We help at-risk populations, including immigrants, refugees, and youth, improve reading and health literacy to navigate the healthcare system confidently.
- Nutrition and Food Security: Working to address food insecurity by providing nutritious food to communities in need. We believe access to healthy food is crucial to achieving optimal health outcomes.
- Maternal and Child Health: Offering prenatal and postnatal resources to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, with a focus on at-risk communities.
- Mental Health and Wellness: Reducing stigma and providing education, resources, and support to address mental health needs and substance use challenges, fostering healthier communities.
- Community Outreach and Awareness: Engaging local communities to increase awareness of health resources, educational programs, and preventive care options.
- Program Evaluation, Research, and Public Health Consulting: Conducting comprehensive program evaluation and research to assess the effectiveness of health programs, improve service delivery, and inform public health strategies. We offer consulting services to government agencies and nonprofit partners to help drive evidence-based solutions and policy recommendations.
Our Impact
Our work is making a real difference in communities across the country and globally. Through partnerships and collaborations, we have been able to implement programs that improve health outcomes, reduce disparities, and provide individuals with the tools they need to take charge of their health.
We are proud of the measurable improvements we’ve seen in health literacy, access to healthcare, and community wellness. Our dedication to health equity drives everything we do, and we are committed to scaling our efforts to reach even more people in need.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Support our mission by donating, volunteering, or partnering with us to help expand our health programs to reach more communities in need. Together, we can eliminate health inequities and build a future where everyone has access to the care they need to live a healthy, fulfilling life.
How to Get Involved
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND DONATE TODAY
Help us make a more equitable future for all. “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and the most inhumane”-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
BRIDGING GAPS: CULTURAL COMPETENCE
As a culturally competent organization, we have a robust, diverse Volunteer program with rich opportunities for cross-cultural immersion. Join us and volunteer.
IMPROVING LITERACY FOR HEALTH EQUITY
The IHF Literacy Project was one of our first health equity programs with an aim to close the literacy gap at the most vulnerable time during a child’s development.
Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhuman. –Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
