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July 24, 2018
In the community health worker model at UnitedHealthcare, health care encompasses more than just clinical services, because access truly begins before the first appointment.
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May 17, 2018
The United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings Senior Report, now in its sixth year, found seniors living in rural areas fare differently across key markers of health compared to their urban and suburban peers.
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September 15, 2015
Optum, UnitedHealthcare and UnitedHealth Group officials participated in the Military Officers Association of America 2015 Warrior-Family Symposium in Washington, D.C. T
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March 15, 2017
In November, United Health Foundation convened 13 current Foundation grant partners in Washington, D.C., for an all-day thought leadership event focused on the role of community health workers in the health care system.
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March 01, 2017
For Ray Hill, music opened the door to his interest in health and wellness.
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March 15, 2017
United Health Foundation (UHF) is partnering with a number of programs using innovative methods to positively impact underserved communities and empower people to make positive choices for a healthy lifestyle.
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July 01, 2019
From a young age, Brooklyn native Hewett Chiu was fascinated by the human heart. He remembers being amazed when he walked through a giant human heart on a childhood museum visit. And at just 15 years old, he became a certified CPR instructor with the Red Cross.
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August 23, 2018
Renovation is well underway on the former group home at Cankdeska Cikana Community College (CCCC), North Dakota, following a recent ceremonial groundbreaking event with Spirit Lake Dakota Nation tribal leaders and community members, North Dakota Governor Burgum and UnitedHealthcare's Tami Reller in early August.
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May 12, 2017
Programs like the National Military Family Association’s (NMFA) Military Spouse Scholarship and Professional Support Program help military spouses with their educational pursuits and career development.
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July 21, 2017
Developed by the Park Nicollet Jane Brattain Breast Center and supported in part by a $500,000 partnership grant from United Health Foundation, the Mammo-A-Go-Go Community Outreach Fund dedicates a portion of the mobile unit's time on the road to local communities, providing mammograms and translation services to women in underserved areas.
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December 16, 2016
In partnership with United Health Foundation, Community Health Council (CHC) of Wyandotte County is adding seven new full-time community health workers (CHWs) to help improve coordination of local, culturally competent, affordable primary care for lower-income, underserved residents in Wyandotte County.
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November 08, 2018
In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, UnitedHealth Group partnered with Matrix Medical Network to deploy a mobile clinic to provide health care directly to people living in affected areas.
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August 21, 2018
Group Prenatal Care (GPC) is an effective model designed to help reduce preterm birth rates while also providing expectant mothers with complete prenatal care.
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July 31, 2017
Now in its 10th year, the Diverse Scholars Initiative has provided more than $16 million in assistance and funded more than 2,540 scholarships in 36 states for students who are pursuing careers as health care professionals.
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September 20, 2017
On September 11, nearly 100 UnitedHealth Group employees volunteered at AARP Foundation’s Meal Pack Challenge.
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March 02, 2018
A new America’s Health Rankings Health of Women and Children Report released by United HealthFoundation finds concerning increases in several of the nation’s key mortality measures for women and children.
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June 25, 2018
Circle the City, an Arizona nonprofit community health organization, is dedicated to providing high- quality, holistic health care to men, women and children facing homelessness in Maricopa County.
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August 25, 2017
Together with United Health Foundation, the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute (NJHCQI) created the Healthy Communities Create Healthy Citizens project in Jersey City, Trenton and Cumberland County.
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May 26, 2017
This past April, UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans employees joined more than 800 military survivors, senior Administration and Pentagon officials, and supporters from the business community at the Gala.
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November 15, 2016
At UnitedHealth Group, we are on a mission to meet the unique needs of service members, veterans, and their families.
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March 15, 2017
United Health Foundation is investing in a 21st century health workforce through the Diverse Scholars Initiative.
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November 10, 2017
Fisher House provides a community and a home away from home, but more importantly, “a place for healing,” says Sala Nick, a former guest of Fisher House Camp Pendleton.
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March 15, 2017
Operation: Reach provides an online platform to engage military kids using mobile apps and an interactive game that focuses on coping with change.
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May 12, 2017
Learn more from UnitedHealth Group employees about our commitment to organizations that make a difference for military service members, veterans and their families.
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August 25, 2017
For Dr. John Paul Sánchez, an interest in medical education grew out of a childhood in the Bronx. His parents, both emigrants from Puerto Rico, were respected teachers and role models. As a grade-schooler, Sánchez became fearful of a new disease that was killing young men in his community: HIV/AIDS.
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November 12, 2018
In October, the United Health Foundation released the 2018 America's Health Rankings Health of Those Who Have Served Report.
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May 15, 2016
To help serve the Pikes Peak region of Colorado, UnitedHealth Group is developing partnerships with organizations that are dedicated to meeting the distinct health care needs of service members, veterans and their families.
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November 10, 2016
Today the newest America's Health Rankings report on the health of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces was released by United Health Foundation in partnership with the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).
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June 01, 2017
At an age when U.S. children are starting school, David Koffa was starting a whole new life, fleeing the civil war in Liberia.
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March 15, 2017
Columbus Public Health’s CelebrateOne program, connecting local pregnant women and mothers with support resources, recognized the first full-year cohort of 24 Community Health Workers.
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February 19, 2018
the Cankdeska Cikana Community College (CCCC) and United Health Foundation are launching a new $1.2 million, three-year partnership to expand access to substance abuse treatment for the Spirit Lake Dakota community and support long-term recovery and wellness.
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March 30, 2017
Access to transportation, good nutrition and a safe home environment are known as social determinants of health.
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July 13, 2017
In 2016, UnitedHealth Group employees volunteered 1 million hours and gave $40 million to charities and causes nationwide that are near and dear to their hearts.
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August 07, 2017
Dr. Noé Romo talks about his journey to become a doctor, his first experience in Washington, D.C., and how he started Stand Up to Violence, a community violence prevention program.
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June 30, 2017
Today, Roshni serves as a community health worker for the KC CARE Clinic, providing primary health care services to uninsured and underinsured city residents.
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November 03, 2017
United Health Foundation released the America’s Health Rankings Health of Women Who Have Served Report. This report, created in partnership with the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), establishes a baseline representation of the health of women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces compared to women without military service.
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April 10, 2017
To improve access to fresh, healthy food in underserved communities UHF has partnered with Recipe for Success and the Hope Farmer program. This initiative will train veteran entrepreneurs to manage a 7-acre plot of land with the aim of generating 106,000 pounds of produce annually for families through on-site and citywide markets.
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June 01, 2017
Beverly Apodaca has fond memories of growing up in rural New Mexico with her mother and grandparents.
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August 22, 2017
United Health Foundation and National Medical Fellowships (NMF) partner to provide scholarships through the Diverse Scholars Initiative that support 30 students who show leadership at an early stage of their careers and express a commitment to providing primary care to those living in medically underserved communities.
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November 05, 2018
A new Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and United Health Foundation grant partnership will expand access to health informatics educational opportunities and applied health data science research experiences through the Rensselaer Institute for Data Exploration and Application (IDEA).
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May 15, 2017
In 2015, United Health Foundation teamed up Fisher House Foundation to build the first home for military families at the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California. Following is a Q&A about our partnership with Fisher House Foundation.
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April 01, 2017
From a young age, Kenji Taylor was aware of cultural differences.
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March 15, 2017
United Health Foundation announces two grants for the community of Hartford, Conn., totaling nearly $2.4 million.
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September 14, 2017
Culturally competent care helps all people live healthier lives and helps make the health system work better for everyone.
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July 17, 2019
Optum and John Muir Health today announced [link to press release] a comprehensive relationship aimed at delivering high-quality, convenient and affordable health care to patients in California’s Bay Area.
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September 18, 2018
In the surrounding counties of Springfield, Missouri, 43 percent of people live below the federal poverty level, earning an annual income of $12,140 or less, according to Jordan Valley Community Health Center as of 2017. And, 14.5 percent of the population remains uninsured.
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August 30, 2018
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a blueprint this spring to lower prescription drug prices and out-of-pocket costs. One piece of that plan is to allow step therapy for physician-administered drugs covered under Medicare Part B.
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November 13, 2017
As the highest-ranking nurse in the Navy before her retirement as a rear admiral in 2013, UnitedHealthcare’s Elizabeth “Betsy” Niemyer built a career of exceptional accomplishments.
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August 15, 2017
For the past 12 years, Letha Hail has learned how to manage and deal with diabetes while still maintaining her independence. She is 78 years old and faces the challenging task of navigating a complex health system while finding ways to afford the cost of her care on a fixed income.
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July 12, 2017
A six-year partnership between UnitedHealthcare and the Alcorn Extension Program has brought farm-fresh produce to thousands of community residents in food deserts throughout the state.
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June 20, 2018
For the seventh consecutive year, UnitedHealth Group was recognized by The Civic 50 as one of the most community-minded companies in the U.S.
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March 30, 2017
Joe is leading the charge in the Boston region to help individuals facing homelessness change their circumstances by addressing a critical need – access to health care.
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March 01, 2017
From growing up in rural Jamaica to studying at New York City’s Columbia University, Sainfer Aliyu has traveled a long road — literally and figuratively.
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November 09, 2018
Integrity. Compassion. Relationships. Innovation. Performance. These are values that drive UnitedHealth Group employees. For those who have served in the military, these are values they have already embraced well before they join our company, making UnitedHealth Group a strong fit for veterans.
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November 20, 2018
When a loved one serves in our military, it is a family affair. Service often means extended periods of time away from family for training, assignments and deployments. That time away takes a toll on both service members and those who love them. And, when the unimaginable happens – an injury or traumatic event encountered in the line of duty – recovery often means that family members take on a brand new title and role – that of caregiver.
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July 01, 2017
Mentoring the future health workforce and helping them achieve their medical school dreams is just one way Alexa is paying it forward.
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July 22, 2019
Health care spending in the United States is expected to grow from $3.5 trillion in 2017 to $6 trillion by 2027, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. As a result, the health share of GDP is expected to reach nearly 20 percent.
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May 05, 2017
After serving multiple tours of duty in Iraq with the U.S. Army, Shawn Durnen returned to the U.S. and found it difficult to transition back to his former life. A friend soon referred him to Give an Hour, an organization that provides free mental health services to military members, veterans and their families.
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October 09, 2017
Vanitia knows all too well the critical public health issues facing mothers and babies within her community.
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October 04, 2018
As Hurricane Florence approached the coastline of the Carolinas, the people of UnitedHealth Group, Optum and UnitedHealthcare went into action to help prepare for the storm, help provide members with access to care and prescription medications and ensure their colleagues in the area were safe and secure.
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March 14, 2018
Training a Diverse Workforce of Health Informatics Experts in North Carolina
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August 28, 2018
On August 24, students in the second class of the UNLV School of Medicine attended their White Coat Ceremony.
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June 25, 2018
According to the United Health Foundation's America's Health Rankings, more than a third of children ages 10 to 17 in both Tennessee and Louisiana are overweight or obese. Both states rank higher than the national average of 31 percent for these factors.
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May 12, 2017
On May 4, the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine and Chairman Sponsor UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans hosted the 2017 Heroes of Military Medicine Awards dinner in Washington, D.C.
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August 18, 2017
United Health Foundation has joined forces with Regional Primary Care Network (RPCN), and committed $1.5 million to expanding mental health services in Rochester, Rushville and Utica.
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July 09, 2018
The three-month study provides free on-demand rides to medical appointments and social activities for select patients over age 60 in Los Angeles.
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April 01, 2017
Felicia Andrew says she’s used to explaining where she comes from.
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August 09, 2017
Julie's clinical focus is delivering primary care services, but many Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas patients would need to drive two to three hours for specialty care, depending on what is needed.
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August 25, 2017
Dr. Noé Romo was born in East Los Angeles, the son of Mexican immigrant parents. His home life was stable, but in his neighborhood, violent gang activity was common. Each summer, he and his family would escape the city to work on his grandfather's farm in rural Mexico.
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June 16, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and 4-H deliver food budgeting and nutrition education through the Food Smart Families program.
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May 23, 2018
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March 08, 2018
To help Kansans live healthier lives and provide them with access to affordable prescription drugs, our OptumRx business worked with the Kansas Legislature and the Kansas Board of Pharmacy to develop the Kansas Unused Medication Donation Act, which became law in 2009.
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May 01, 2017
D’Ayn DeGroat of Farmington, New Mexico, is thankful for her career as a nurse.
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September 11, 2018
A new report from UnitedHealth Group, Addressing the Nation’s Primary Care Shortage: Advanced Practice Clinicians and Innovative Care Delivery Models outlines opportunities to increase primary care capacity.
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May 01, 2017
Evelyn Ambush became interested in pharmacy at a very young age.
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April 10, 2017
To build upon UnitedHealth Group's efforts in local communities and help support UHF's mission, new initiatives have been launched in three U.S. cities: Hartford, Connecticut; Houston, Texas; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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May 12, 2017
UnitedHealth Group partners with Give an Hour, to ensure our nation's heroes and their families have access to the health care services they deserve.
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June 20, 2018
A Year in Review: Helping Build Healthier Communities
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June 08, 2018
The recently released United Health Foundation’s 2018 America’s Health Rankings® Senior Report dives into this issue, including finding that older adults who live in rural areas often experience poorer health outcomes and receive fewer preventive services than those in urban and suburban environments.
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August 12, 2019
The annual cost of hospital inpatient services for privately insured individuals surpassed $200 billion in 2018 and is projected to exceed $350 billion in 2029, according to UnitedHealth Group.
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March 15, 2017
Massachusetts UnitedHealthcare employees helped pack "welcome home" baskets for individuals who received housing at Woods-Mullen Shelter in Boston, Mass.
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July 01, 2017
Grit. Persistence. Hope. These qualities have endured across generations in Adrial A. Lobelo’s family.
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July 14, 2017
Since August 2016, more than 1,000 Wyandotte County patients who are uninsured or underinsured have received enhanced, personalized care from CHC community health workers.
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February 05, 2016
A new initiative to train and support military caregivers is in the works, thanks to a new Blue Star Families program funded by a $750,000 grant from United Health Foundation.
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March 15, 2017
United Health Foundation announced a partnership with Milwaukee Area Technical College to address the nursing shortage in the Milwaukee area.
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July 11, 2019
As the oldest child in the family, Bricia Santoyo learned to juggle multiple responsibilities as she grew up, balancing schoolwork with caring for her three younger siblings while her parents worked in agriculture.
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May 22, 2018
In partnership with the United Health Foundation, Blue Star Families created the Military Caregiver Online Interactive Program, an online tool using avatar technology to create simulations and care scenarios for caregivers to problem-solve and address real-life challenges to care.
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August 30, 2017
Recipe for Success, United Health Foundation and local UnitedHealthcare employees are addressing the issue of food deserts in the Sunnyside neighborhood of south Houston.
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October 17, 2018
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November 05, 2015
UnitedHealth Group and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) co-hosted a symposium to discuss opportunities and challenges of hiring veterans into Virginia's health workforce.
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June 12, 2017
From a young age, Oswaldo “Oz” Hasbún Avalos knew he wanted to care for others. Oz was awarded a scholarship through United Health Foundation’s Diverse Scholars Initiative.
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October 02, 2017
An important milestone was recently reached in helping end homelessness among military veterans in Minnesota with the opening of Veterans East, a new 100-unit apartment community adjacent to the Veterans Hospital near Fort Snelling in Minneapolis.
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March 05, 2019
A new UnitedHealth Group report reveals that expanding access to high-value physicians who deliver quality care at lower costs could drive significant health care system savings.
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September 30, 2017
Today, Lucia serves as the project director of the Community Health Worker (CHW) Collaborative, a partnership between the KC CARE Clinic and CHC.
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May 19, 2017
Scott Masters, vice president, UnitedHealthcare Benefit Operations, who grew up on Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, recently returned to the Jacksonville base for a visit and spoke with the youth who piloted Operation: Reach. Following is a Q&A with Scott.
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May 23, 2018
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July 19, 2018
In March 2018, at the start of Peru's school year, 7,000 more ponchilas were donated to students in Ayacucho, Huancavelica and Apurimac, Peru.
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March 30, 2017
For many military caregivers, the need to suddenly provide intensive care for a loved one can be daunting – there's no time for advanced training and the emotional toll can be draining. That's where Blue Star Families steps in to help – providing support, training and resources.
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August 02, 2018
UnitedHealthcare has combined its data with Medtronic’s to analyze how access to, and proper use of, market-leading pump technology may help prevent dangerous blood sugar lows and diabetes complications.
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December 05, 2017
A new partnership and grant will help the Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton increase capacity and improve curriculum at the Fisher Children’s Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
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August 19, 2019
According to UnitedHealth Group, growing prescription drug costs account for nearly 17 percent of overall health care spending, with drug prices projected to continue climbing by 4 percent to 7 percent annually over the next half a decade.
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September 30, 2019
Cultural competence is “foundational” to health care and “a bedrock for meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse population of patients,” Hewett Chiu, an executive director of a public mental health integration program at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, writes in a recent Health Affairs blog post.
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November 26, 2019
The United Health Foundation will make a three-year, $1.5 million grant to the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence (the Center) to address the shortage of mental health providers in rural Colorado communities.
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August 30, 2019
UnitedHealth Group is focused on helping people access the right care, at the right time and in the right setting. By leveraging a variety of channels and strategies, UnitedHealth Group is taking a holistic approach to improve access to quality behavioral health services for millions of Americans nationwide.
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October 01, 2019
Value-based care is a proven strategy for improving quality of care at lower cost – and is an approach UnitedHealth Group has supported for years. Now, two Harvard researchers have identified a third dimension to achieving value-based care – what they call “infrastructure support.”
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December 19, 2019
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December 05, 2019
Today, the United Health Foundation released the 2019 America’s Health Rankings® Annual Report – the 30th edition of the report.
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October 18, 2019
The United Health Foundation announced a three-year partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine to research ways to improve access to digital tools for underserved and rural communities across Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina and Tennessee.
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September 19, 2019
A great way to improve health outcomes, reduce costs and provide a better experience for seniors is through the successful public-private partnership of Medicare Advantage.
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September 17, 2019
The United Health Foundation has released its 2019 America’s Health Rankings® Health of Women and Children Report and the data reveals signs of progress and room for improvement.
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September 09, 2019
Administering specialty drugs in physician offices and patients’ homes instead of hospital outpatient settings can improve care and reduce costs by $4 billion each year.
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August 19, 2019
Nearly a year after a groundbreaking ceremony to create a substance-abuse treatment center on the Spirit Lake Reservation at Cankdeska Cikana Community College (CCCC) in Fort Totten, N.D., the facility opened its doors.
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August 29, 2019
A three-year, $1 million grant from the United Health Foundation announced this week will help fund new, no-cost diagnostic and specialty services at The Health Wagon, such as mammography, ultrasound, x-ray and expanded dental services.
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October 30, 2019
The United Health Foundation awarded a three-year, $1 million grant to help HOPE Family Health build a clinical pharmacy program in Middle Tennessee. The partnership is expected to improve outcomes by making it easier for patients to manage their medications and adhere to their prescription drug regimens.
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October 03, 2019
Nearly 1.3 million more women ages 18-44 received the flu vaccine since 2016, an increase of 5%, according to the United Health Foundation’s 2019 America’s Health Rankings Health of Women and Children Report.
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September 25, 2019
Health care spending in the United States is expected to nearly double between 2017 and 2027, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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September 16, 2019
UnitedHealth Group has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America and World Indices for the 21st consecutive year.
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November 11, 2019
In the next several years, more than 1 million U.S. military service members will transition to the civilian workforce.
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October 08, 2019
More than half of health care executives surveyed by OptumIQ say they expect artificial intelligence will create more work opportunities and 87% say hiring candidates with experience using AI technology is a priority for their organization.
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August 22, 2019
UnitedHealth Group is partnering with professional golfer and Optum Health Ambassador Rory McIlroy to launch What’s Your 30, a health and wellness pledge challenging youth to make commitments to live a healthier life.
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February 04, 2020
UnitedHealth Group has earned a perfect 100% rating for the second year in a row as one of the best places to work for LGBTQ equality in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).
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August 01, 2019
Facts about the Opioid Epidemic in the USA, along with strategies for addressing the on-going crisis
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January 01, 2017
There is a growing health care challenge sweeping across the United States that has the ability to impact each and every American: a rising shortage of nursing professionals.
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December 01, 2016
o help combat homelessness and get more residents out of the emergency room and into stable housing, United Health Foundation is teaming up with the Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA) in support of their Hospital to Housing Initiative.
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April 01, 2016
United Health Foundation and the University of Las Vegas School of Medicine (UNLV) have partnered to create an integrated training program for medical students.
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February 01, 2017
One of the key factors to ensuring whole person health is ensuring fresh, healthy foods aren't only a choice, but an option for families nationwide.
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October 01, 2015
The Healthy Kids Innovation Grant program supports the next generation of innovative ideas in children's health and nutrition and engages kids in making good food choices.
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February 01, 2017
To raise awareness of the physical and mental harms associated with youth substance abuse, United Health Foundation (UHF) has partnered with the Governor's Prevention Partnership in Hartford.
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February 01, 2017
Partnerships like PERISCOPE can help bridge the critical gap in perinatal care in Milwaukee and support new and expectant moms, ensuring their health and wellness are nurtured from day one.
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June 01, 2016
In Connecticut, United Health Foundation has partnered with Partnership for Strong Communities (PSC), a statewide nonprofit policy and advocacy organization dedicated to expanding the creation of affordable housing and preventing and ending homelessness throughout the state.
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February 01, 2017
The Village for Families & Children and United Health Foundation (UHF) have announced a new partnership to provide resources for programs that connect communities to care, support whole-person health and build healthier communities.
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September 01, 2015
A $1.5 million partnership grant from United Health Foundation is helping New York's Regional Primary Care Network (RPCN) expand the reach of its behavioral mental health services and increase coordination of health services among health providers statewide.
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May 01, 2016
United Health Foundation has partnered with Peak Military Care Network (PMCN) to provide expanded access to critical resources for our nation's service members, veterans and their families.
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February 02, 2016
The Blue Star Cares: Military Caregiver Online Interactive Program is an initiative that aims to increase caregiver knowledge, skills and confidence for those who are caring for wounded warriors, by enhancing their social support networks through a continuum of care, and improving caregiver quality of life through new online training and interactive resources.
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September 01, 2015
"The children of military families are some of our nation's most resilient yet vulnerable youth, who have had to make tremendous sacrifices on behalf of our country," said Jim Clark, president and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).
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September 01, 2015
United Health Foundation has partnered with the American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest to help support their "Partners for Asthma Action" project in 90 clinics across the Midwest.
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October 01, 2015
United Health Foundation and the University of Las Vegas School of Medicine (UNLV) have partnered to create an integrated training program for medical students.
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November 30, 2018
CelebrateOne is a community-engagement initiative led by Columbus Public Health and the Greater Columbus Mortality Task Force.
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May 01, 2016
United Health Foundation and the University of Las Vegas School of Medicine (UNLV) have partnered to create an integrated training program for medical students.
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June 01, 2016
United Health Foundation and the University of Las Vegas School of Medicine (UNLV) have partnered to create an integrated training program for medical students.
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February 17, 2020
A major study of opioid use disorder treatment co-authored by Optum and OptumLabs researchers found that using buprenorphine or methadone medication is the most effective treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), but few patients have access to such medications.
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March 05, 2020
Throughout March, UnitedHealth Group and its UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses are celebrating Women’s History Month to recognize women’s unique achievements.
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April 10, 2020
Medicare Advantage offers benefits beyond Medicare Fee-For-Service, such as vision, hearing and dental care, gym memberships, and care coordination programs.
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March 06, 2020
Through partnerships, grants and scholarships, UnitedHealth Group is working to help build a health workforce that reflects our society and increases the number of primary care providers equipped to deliver personalized care.
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March 16, 2020
OptumRx’s PreCheck MyScript® delivers real-time, personalized prescription information, allowing physicians to easily identify which medications are covered and the associated patient cost for each option.
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March 26, 2020
In response to the unprecedented, rapidly evolving COVID-19 public health emergency, UnitedHealth Group is committing an initial $50 million investment to fight the pandemic and help support those disproportionately affected by the outbreak, including health care workers, hard-hit states, seniors and people experiencing food insecurity or homelessness.
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April 01, 2020
UnitedHealth Group this week began using its Optum kitchen in Eden Prairie, Minn. to provide food for thousands of Twin Cities-area families in need as part of its response to COVID-19. The company is funding the eight-week, $1 million effort, in partnership with Compass Group, UnitedHealth Group's employee food service vendor, and Second Harvest Heartland, a leading hunger-relief organization.
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April 03, 2020
The United Health Foundation has pledged $5 million to provide urgent support for people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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April 07, 2020
UnitedHealth Group pledged $10 million to fight COVID-19 and support impacted communities outside of the United States where its UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses operate.
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April 13, 2020
UnitedHealth Group last week expanded its program to provide food for thousands of families in need to six locations nationwide as part of its response to COVID-19.
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April 15, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is profoundly impacting the health of people around the world, as well as our global economies.
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April 17, 2020
The United Health Foundation has committed a total of $5 million to the CDC Foundation, Direct Relief and the American Nurses Foundation to support the nation’s health care workforce during the COVID-19 crisis.
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April 21, 2020
UnitedHealth Group is donating $5 million to support a federally sponsored program seeking to accelerate and expand the availability of investigational convalescent plasma treatments for COVID-19 patients nationwide.
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April 22, 2020
The United Health Foundation and AARP Foundation have launched a $5 million partnership to address social isolation and food insecurity among seniors nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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April 23, 2020
UnitedHealth Group, Boston Scientific, Medtronic and the University of Minnesota have collaborated to deploy 3,000 newly invented and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-authorized “light” ventilators to address the limited stock of critical breathing support equipment in response to COVID-19.
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April 28, 2020
The United Health Foundation is donating $1 million to support two organizations fighting COVID-19 and serving impacted communities.
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May 07, 2020
Through a $5 million collaboration, the United Health Foundation and AARP Foundation are working to help address food insecurity and social isolation among seniors impacted by COVID-19.
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May 08, 2020
The United Health Foundation has provided $5 million to the CDC Foundation, Direct Relief and the American Nurses Foundation to support the nation’s health care workforce during the COVID-19 crisis.
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May 07, 2020
UnitedHealth Group will provide more than $1.5 billion in initial assistance, including customer premium credits
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May 06, 2020
UnitedHealth Group and its UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses are celebrating Nurses Week from May 6 to May 12.
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May 13, 2020
The United Health Foundation donated $750,000 to provide personal protective equipment and support for frontline health care workers fighting COVID-19 in Pennsylvania.
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May 15, 2020
UnitedHealth Group and Microsoft have teamed to launch the ProtectWell™ protocol and app to support return-to-workplace planning and COVID-19 symptom screening.
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May 19, 2020
A UnitedHealth Group and Yale School of Medicine COVID-19 study clears the way for clinical trials that could help improve care and treatment for a vulnerable population.
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May 27, 2020
Funds will support establishment of a behavioral health response team for children in crisis.
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June 02, 2020
UnitedHealth Group Research and Development and the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Medicine have partnered to codesign meaningful, end-to-end solutions for the health care system.
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June 01, 2020
Following the tragic death of George Floyd, UnitedHealth Group on Monday announced a commitment to support Mr. Floyd’s family, help Minneapolis-St. Paul businesses restore operations, and fund efforts to advance equality and inclusivity in the Twin Cities community.
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June 05, 2020
Throughout June, UnitedHealth Group and its UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses are celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) pride.
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June 04, 2020
UnitedHealth Group recently announced an additional $100 million investment in affordable housing — which brings the company’s total contribution to $500 million.
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June 05, 2020
New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) editors discussed the recent UnitedHealth Group study of self-administered COVID-19 testing – and they were optimistic that the results of the study would transform testing for the coronavirus.
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June 10, 2020
For the ninth consecutive year, Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, has included UnitedHealth Group on The Civic 50 as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the country for its civic engagement in 2019.
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June 11, 2020
The United Health Foundation has donated $500,000 to the Arizona Food Bank Network (AzFBN) to address food insecurity across Arizona.
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June 11, 2020
The United Health Foundation has donated $430,000 to the American Indian College Fund’s United Health Foundation Tribal Scholars Program, creating 13 scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Natives studying in the health and dental fields.
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June 19, 2020
On Friday, June 19, UnitedHealth Group honors Juneteenth — the United States holiday also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day” that recognizes a pivotal moment in the emancipation of slaves in Texas.
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June 22, 2020
UnitedHealth Group is participating in the COVID-19 Diagnostics Evidence Accelerator — a new public-private partnership that leverages real-world data to enhance COVID-19 response efforts through faster, high-quality, modern scientific research.
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July 08, 2020
UnitedHealth Group has renewed its commitment to provide free and healthy meals to families throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul areas of Minnesota as part of its response to the COVID-19 crisis.
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July 13, 2020
UnitedHealth Group has launched Level2, an innovative new digital therapy that combines wearable technology and customized personal support to help improve the health of people living with type 2 diabetes.
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July 16, 2020
The Disability Equality Index® (DEI) has named UnitedHealth Group one of the best places to work for disability inclusion in 2020.
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July 15, 2020
UnitedHealth Group is advancing broad health equity initiatives across the nation.
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July 15, 2020
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, UnitedHealth Group is rapidly assembling a new digital platform to improve care.
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July 15, 2020
UnitedHealth Group’s 325,000 diverse team members across the globe are leading the fight against COVID-19, helping people live healthier lives and helping make the health system work better for everyone.
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August 13, 2020
The United Health Foundation is helping expand access to health care and improve health outcomes for mothers and babies in Georgia and North Carolina.
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August 18, 2020
United Health Foundation has committed $1.7 million to improve access to primary care in Florida. A three-year partnership with the Health Care Center for the Homeless will train nurse practitioners to meet growing demand for primary care in underserved communities.
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August 26, 2020
Today, UnitedHealth Group and our UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses are celebrating Women’s Equality Day. The celebration commemorates the day a century ago when women won the right to vote under the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution.
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September 08, 2020
Sanvello, a leading digital mental health care provider and a UnitedHealth Group company has a new partnership with world-champion gymnast and wellness advocate Aly Raisman.
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September 16, 2020
UnitedHealth Group and OptumServe have been ranked Top Ten in the nation on the 2021 Military Friendly® Employers list. Top-ten recognition is the highest award an organization can receive.
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September 22, 2020
The United Health Foundation is committing $1.25 million to create a new graduate-level concentration in Military Health as part of a three-year partnership with the Florida State University College of Nursing.
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September 28, 2020
The United Health Foundation and AARP Foundation are collaborating to address social isolation and food insecurity among seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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October 05, 2020
UnitedHealth Group’s Engagement, Inclusion and Diversity Center of Excellence has launched the Disability Inclusion Internship Program.
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October 07, 2020
UnitedHealth Group has launched a first-of-its-kind program designed to lower the barriers to living donor transplants: Helping Employees Receive Organs — The HERO Program™
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October 12, 2020
Digital health tools will be critical to advancing health equity and improving access to health care providers in underserved communities, especially in the wake of COVID-19, according to Optum Digital Transformation Leader Phil McKoy.
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October 13, 2020
To improve physician well-being and reduce burnout, the United Health Foundation has partnered with the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation.
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October 15, 2020
The United Health Foundation, as part of a three-year partnership with the Michigan Primary Care Association, is committing $2.5 million to increase breast cancer screening and genetic testing for high-risk women, men and their families.
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October 20, 2020
We're collaborating with UC San Diego and UC San Francisco on four-year grants totaling $8 million to help the schools grow and diversify their pipelines of diverse child and adolescent psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
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October 22, 2020
United Health Foundation’s three-year, $2 million grant to Family First Health will enhance services at Family First Health’s York, Pennsylvania, location, a school-based health center housed at Hannah Penn K-8 school.
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October 23, 2020
UnitedHealth Group is announcing grant partnerships with five local nonprofit organizations: Lake Street Council, Minnesota Community Care, Neighbors United Funding Collaborative, West Broadway Business & Area Coalition/Northside Funders, and Heart of America.
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November 11, 2020
Today, on Veterans Day, UnitedHealth Group is honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
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November 10, 2020
The United Health Foundation and the Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC) have joined forces to provide better care for adults living with diabetes across the state of Texas.
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November 13, 2020
UnitedHealth Group is collaborating with Johnson & Johnson and its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies to share information about their Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine candidate trial
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November 16, 2020
Public-private partnerships are key to ensuring all Americans have access to affordable, quality coverage — especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to OptumHealth Services Chief Executive Officer Heather Cianfrocco.
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November 18, 2020
The United Health Foundation has partnered with Any Baby Can (ABC), a Texas-based organization, to expand at-home maternal care services and improve the health of at-risk prenatal women and their children in Austin, Texas, and its surrounding communities.
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December 04, 2020
UnitedHealth Group is partnering with Eli Lilly to study its new monoclonal antibody treatment, bamlanivimab, for non-hospitalized people recently diagnosed with COVID-19.
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December 08, 2020
The 2020 America’s Health Rankings Annual Report paints a picture of the nation’s ongoing public health successes and challenges as well as a deeper understanding of the nation’s health at the outset of the global COVID-19 pandemic
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