Better Health Starts Together.
Working towards better health for ALL in eastern Washington
About BHT
BHT tackles health inequities throughout eastern Washington, working with more than 100 organizations across Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Lincoln. Adams and Whitman counties and the Reservations of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, the Spokane Tribe of Indians, and the Colville Confederated Tribes to promote practical solutions that meet the needs of the people and communities we serve.
BHT was founded on the principle that when we step back and let the local community lead, we find the best and most sustainable solutions to some of our most complex problems. Over the past five years, BHT has had the privilege of governing our region’s 1115 Medicaid Waiver funds. We’ve invested more than $60 million dollars into our health care and social determinant of health delivery systems.
As an ACH, our primary role is to serve as a convening and supporting body for healthcare providers, community health workers, organizations addressing social determinants of health, and insurance providers as they come together to determine the best practices and methods for addressing whole person care in both the rural and urban communities in the BHT region. We advocate for policies centered on accountability, accessibility, and affordability. We disrupt the status quo by facilitating conversations and partnerships that level the playing field for community health throughout our region.
November 11, 2024
We Stand with our Community
At BHT, we have been reflecting on the election results. We stand against hate, oppression, and racism. We stand shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with our community to ensure that everyone feels safe and a sense of belonging. Our community lies at the heart of what we do, especially those who have historically faced—and continue to face—the most significant health disparities.
Over the past week, we have taken some time as a Board and staff to pause, share our emotions, and reconnect with one another. We start this week with a steadfast commitment to do all we can to ensure that every person in our community has access to the resources they need to be healthy and safe.
BHT will build on our past actions and remain committed to serving those who experience the highest levels of health disparities. We will continue to be driven by data and the experience and knowledge of our partners who are closest to the work. We will double down on our efforts to mobilize, serve and heal together to create a more just community, a place where all of us feel like we belong. We know that some of you need a break. When you are ready, we will be here, recharged, focused, and fully committed to this journey, with clear minds, open hearts, and unwavering dedication.
At our Board meeting on Friday, we were reminded of Desmond Tutu’s words, which ground us in our shared humanity and commitment to the well-being of our community, “I am human because you are human. My humanity is caught up in yours. And if you are dehumanized, I am dehumanized.” Inspired by this truth we stand together to ensure every person feels safe, valued, and supported going forward.
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