News & Updates
Board Profile: A Conversation with Natalie Levkovich
July 27, 2022 For this month’s Board Profile, HCIF was thrilled to interview Natalie Levkovich, CEO of the Health Federation of Philadelphia. Natalie joined the Health Federation in 1984 and has been the Chief Executive since 1987. She also sits on HCIF’s Board of...
Susan Choi Says Farewell to HCIF
July 2022 At the end of June, HCIF said farewell to our Senior Director of Population Health, Susan Choi. Susan joined HCIF almost ten years ago, when the organization was less than half of its current size. With dedication, perseverance, and compassion, Susan...
President’s Update: June 2022
Wendy Nickel June 29, 2022 As the Pennsylvania Health Literacy Summit kicked off earlier this month, we were introduced to A.L, a 39 year-old individual who was an intravenous drug user living on the streets. A.L. had a serious infection and required a hospital stay,...
Welcome HCIF’s Summer Healthcare Quality Improvement Intern, Claude Wang!
June 28, 2022 Claude Wang, a rising senior at Haverford College and a Master's student at UPenn, has joined HCIF's Clinical Improvement team to serve as the Healthcare Quality Improvement Intern through the Whitehead Internship Program over the summer. Claude is a...
HCIF is Seeking a Project Manager
June 13, 2022 The Health Care Improvement Foundation (HCIF) is seeking a full-time Project Manager to support HCIF clinical and quality improvement programs under the supervision of the Vice President of Clinical Improvement and in collaboration with...
HCIF is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator.
The Health Care Improvement Foundation (HCIF) is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator. This position provides support to multiple project teams in the management of community and population health projects and associated activities. Candidates will be evaluated...
President’s Update: May 2022
We Need to Talk About Mental Health Wendy Nickel May 24, 2022 My heart is heavy today as news trickles in about the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, which so far, has claimed the lives of 19 innocent children and 2 adults. The dinner table was quiet...
Board Profile: A Conversation with Dr. Patricia Sullivan, PhD, RN
May 24, 2022 In a month that observes both National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week, HCIF is honored to interview Dr. Patricia Sullivan, PhD, RN and celebrate her exemplary work for this month’s Board profile. Pat is the Chief Quality Officer for Penn Medicine,...
Partner Profile: A Conversation with Shonalie Roberts, MHA, ARM, LSSGB
May 24, 2022 The Health Care Improvement Foundation’s (HCIF) Partner Profiles highlight the efforts of valued and innovative health leaders. Our partners’ work supports HCIF’s vision of healthier communities through equitable, accessible, and quality health care. As...
HCIF Recognized as a Healthy People 2030 Champion for Supporting the Initiative’s Vision
May 23, 2022 (Philadelphia, PA) — HCIF is pleased to be recognized by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a Healthy People 2030 Champion. As a Healthy People 2030 Champion, HCIF...