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Access to health care is an equity issue central to the well-being and dignity of all people. Investing in health care is also one of the most effective strategies for social and economic development. Yet today, across the country, millions of Americans cannot access the medical care they need to get and stay healthy.

Douglas Gould and Company has worked for over twenty years on health care issues for nonprofit organizations and foundations across the country and around the world. From health care reform and public policy to advocacy and public awareness campaigns, we have deep experience in creating messages that resonate with the public and inspire audiences to take action.

Recent Clients

Pathfinder International

Pathfinder International is an international nonprofit that focuses on reproductive health, family planning, HIV/AIDS prevention and care, and women and girls empowerment.

Science Friday

Science Friday is a weekly science talk show, broadcast live over public radio stations nationwide from 2-4pm Eastern time as part of NPR's 'Talk of the Nation' programming. Each week, the show focuses on science topics that are in the news and aims to bring an educated, balanced discussion to bear on the scientific issues at-hand. Panels of expert guests join Science Friday's host, Ira Flatow, a veteran science journalist, to discuss science - and to take questions from listeners during the call-in portion of the program.

The Atlantic Philanthropies

Atlantic Philanthropies is a philanthropic organization whose goal is to bring about lasting changes in the lives of people who are disadvantaged by their economic situation, race, nationality, gender, age, disabilities, immigration status, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religion. Atlantic Philanthropies supports programs in ageing, children and youth, population health, and reconciliation and human rights around the world.

Center for Medicare Advocacy

The Center for Medicare Advocacy is a legal-rights organization that works to advance fair access to comprehensive Medicare coverage and quality healthcare for the elderly and the disabled. CMA provides high-level legal analysis, education and advocacy on behalf of Medicare recipients nationwide.

Pennsylvania WIC Program

The Pennsylvania WIC Program's mission is to improve the health of eligible pregnant women, new mothers and children by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods and referrals to health and social programs during the critical stages of fetal and early childhood development.

Universal Health Foundation of Connecticut – SustiNet Health Partnership

SustiNet is Connecticut’s innovative approach to securing affordable access to quality health care. It is a unique state strategy to expand access to quality health care coverage for Connecticut residents.

Partnership for Palliative Care

The Partnership for Palliative Care seeks to ensure that no American is denied quality of life by the serious symptoms of major illness. It is a new national organization that is spearheading a movement to expand palliative care across the health care system.

Americans for UNFPA

Americans for UNFPA champions the health and dignity of the world's women. Founded in 2005, Americans for UNFPA build moral, political and financial support for UNFPA, The United Nations Population Fund, across the United States.

Morehouse School of Medicine’s Center of Excellence on Sexual Health

The Center of Excellence on Sexual Health is an institute at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Its mission is to strengthen public health through promotion of national public discussion of sexual health issues, provide forums and assistance to leaders of divergent viewpoints in building agreements on controversial issues of public health policy regarding sexual health, and provide education to improve the sexual health of the American people.

PolicyLab, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

PolicyLab, a Center of Emphasis at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, ensures optimal child health and well-being by informing program and policy change with interdisciplinary research.