Here we showcase some of the practical effects of our work: on-the-ground examples and stories of how UHF's varied efforts—running pilot programs, training quality leaders, analyzing policy changes, and more—have affected the lives and health of New Yorkers.
Stories of UHF's Impact
Setting the Stage for Lifelong Oral Health
Beija Vasquez, MSW, a fellow with United Hospital Fund’s PEDS Learning Network made it her mission to increase the number of pediatric dental visits for babies between 6 and 18 months old, leading to an increase in the number of parents taking their infants to see the dentist.
The Lasting Legacy of UHF’s Women’s Division
Originally formed as the Women’s Division of United Hospital Fund, UHF’s Division of Voluntary Programs left an undeniable footprint on the organization and New York’s health care landscape for nearly a century.
Women in UHF History: The Early Years
Founded in 1879, UHF was formed just before a turning point in the women’s rights movement as middle-class women were getting involved in activism and charity organizations, leading UHF to capitalize on this new force of volunteerism in 1887.
More Impact Stories
Doctor Brings Telehealth Solutions to Women’s Clinic
Manisha Jain, MD, one of UHF's Clinical Quality Fellows, developed a telehealth program at her health center which reduces the length of patient visits by conducting a virtual appointment in advance of in-person clinical examinations.
Fellow Helps Patients with Serious Illness Access Palliative Care
Clinical Quality Fellow Milana Zaurova, MD, devised an automated system that alerts doctors if a patient may beneift from palliative care, lowering barriers to access.
Spurring Quality Improvement Momentum at a Home Health Agency
Clinical Quality Fellow Jenna Blind, DNP, RN, CPHQ, launched an initiative that significantly improved the rate at which patients correctly managed their oral medications.
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