UnitedHealth Group and United Health Foundation Honored for Philanthropic and Community Programs
Minneapolis (Aug. 5, 2009) – UnitedHealth Group [NYSE:
UNH] today announced it has been recognized for its social
responsibility and philanthropic efforts by three outside
organizations.
Community Health Charities, the nation’s leading
non-profit focused on addressing health philanthropy in the workplace,
gave UnitedHealth Group a Campaign Leadership Award for increasing
employee pledges during the annual giving campaign by more than
$200,000 in 2008 compared to the previous year’s campaign. This was the
largest increase by a corporate partner.
“Despite tough economic times over the past year, UnitedHealth Group
has exemplified corporate excellence and partnership with our member
charities through their corporate involvement with Community Health
Charities,” said James Burns, chair of the national board, Community
Health Charities.
The American Cancer Society recognized UnitedHealth Group for engaging its employees to support ACS’s national programs, like Relay For Life.
“As a first year Relay For Life National Team Program member,
UnitedHealth Group’s 64 teams contributed more than $100,000,” said
Laurie Rappa, American Cancer Society Corporate Relations. “By taking
one step at a time, we can help spread the hope that those lost to
cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be
supported and that one day cancer will be eliminated.”
In addition to the Relay team, UnitedHealth Group supports the American
Cancer Society’s mission by going tobacco-free in all UnitedHealth
Group buildings, grounds, and parking areas. Additionally, the
company’s annual giving campaign saw an 11 percent increase in employee
pledges to the American Cancer Society during last year’s United Giving
Campaign.
The America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
recognized United Health Foundation with an Honorable Mention award for
its PEACE of Heart campaign. PEACE of Heart works to identify people
at risk for cardiovascular disease in underserved communities through
free screenings at community health centers. To date, more than 1,300
people have been screened at PEACE of Heart events in Atlanta, Chicago,
Greensboro, N.C., Miami, New Orleans, New York City, Philadelphia and
Washington, D.C.
About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group is a diversified health and well-being company
dedicated to making health care work better. Headquartered in
Minneapolis, UnitedHealth Group offers a broad spectrum of products and
services through six operating businesses: UnitedHealthcare, Ovations,
AmeriChoice, OptumHealth, Ingenix, and Prescription Solutions. Through
its family of businesses, UnitedHealth Group serves more than 70
million individuals nationwide.
About United Health Foundation
Guided by a passion to help people live healthier lives, United Health
Foundation provides helpful information to support decisions that lead
to better health outcomes and healthier communities. The Foundation
also supports activities that expand access to quality health care
services for those in challenging circumstances and partners with
others to improve the well-being of communities. Since established by
UnitedHealth Group in 1999 as a not-for-profit private foundation, the
Foundation has committed more than $160 million to improve health and
health care. For more information, visit www.unitedhealthfoundation.org.
