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    Partnership aims to improve mental health care for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth
    A $2M United Health Foundation grant to Rainbow Health will help support the behavioral health and well-being of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth in Minnesota.
    March 22, 2023
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    UnitedHealth Group Partners with Morehouse School of Medicine to Help Black Mothers Access Health Care Resources
    UnitedHealth Group has partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine to introduce a new mobile app that aims to connect new Black mothers living in Georgia’s underserved communities with resources to help sustain their overall health and their child’s well-being.
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    United Health Foundation working to diversify the health workforce
    Ten-year, $100 million commitment is providing scholarships for underrepresented current and future health professionals.
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    Partnering with East Carolina University to expand youth access to mental health care services
    $3.2M United Health Foundation grant will support the mental health and well-being of underserved youth in North Carolina.
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    Partnering with Children’s Minnesota to reduce disparities and improve access to care
    The United Health Foundation and Children’s Minnesota are taking aim at disparities in the Twin Cities around asthma, vaccinations and mental health through a three-year, $3 million grant partnership.
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    Chief Medical Officer Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson discusses social determinants of health for seniors
    During a recent Axios event, Dr. Wilson talked about UnitedHealth Group’s holistic approach to health in Medicare Advantage.
    January 24, 2023 | 6 min Read
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    UnitedHealth Group grant helps build more diverse child and adolescent psychiatry workforce
    Through the four-year, $4 million grant, announced in 2020, UC San Diego School of Medicine launched the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Inclusive Excellence Program (CAPIE), an innovative approach to building a more diverse child and adolescent psychiatry (CAP) workforce.
    January 23, 2023 | 4 min Read
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    Expanding Behavioral Health Services to Help Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
    The National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC) will integrate behavioral health services in medical respite programs across three states thanks to a three-year, $2.9 million grant awarded by the United Health Foundation
    December 15, 2022
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    Mortality Measures During COVID-19 Continue To Reflect Deep Racial Disparities According to “America’s Health Rankings 2022 Annual Report”
    Report features key findings from the COVID-19 era, including increases in premature death and drug deaths
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    United Health Foundation Partnership Aims to Decrease Nurse Burnout and Attrition
    The United Health Foundation has announced a three-year, $3.1 million grant partnership with the American Nurses Foundation to reduce burnout with an emphasis on nurses of color and those under age 35 through implementation of the Building Blocks for Beating Burnout (B4) program.
    December 01, 2022 | 4 min Read
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    UnitedHealth Group Honors Apprenticeship Cohort Graduates
    Program aims to improve equity by diversifying our workforce to reflect the communities we serve
    November 15, 2022 | 4 min Read
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    America’s Health Rankings Reveals Continued Youth Mental Health Crisis
    Three-year grant partnership with Active Minds will address increases in youth mental health challenges revealed by the 2022 America’s Health Rankings Health of Women and Children Report.
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    Improving Prescription Drug Affordability With $0 Copays
    “High prices are a significant barrier to prescription drugs for many people, so we are using our unique capabilities to deliver savings for consumers,” said Brian Thompson, chief executive officer of UnitedHealthcare.
    July 25, 2022 | 3 min Read
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    Clinician Harnesses Technology to Improve Care and Increase Efficiency
    While participating in the Center for Clinician Advancement's Clinician Leader Executive program, Nimita Varga, clinical services manager, Optum Hospice Pharmacy Services, discovered a way to potentially improve care and increase efficiency.
    April 18, 2022 | 3 min Read
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    National Physicians Week Spotlight: Leading Change for Improved Physician Well-being
    Discover how a physician wellness training program offered by the American Academy of Family Physicians in partnership with the United Health Foundation helped two participants improve their well-being and reduce burnout in their organizations.
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    Partnership With HealthNet Expands Access to Care
    The United Health Foundation has launched a partnership with HealthNet, a nonprofit health care provider serving Indiana, to expand access to primary and behavioral health care in Morgan and Monroe counties in Indiana, as well as low-income areas in Indianapolis.
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    Break The Bias: Celebrating International Women’s Day
    UnitedHealth Group joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day and its #BreakTheBias theme for 2022.
    March 08, 2022 | 3 min Read
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    New Research Examines Benefits of High-Performing Skilled Nursing Facilities
    High-performing skilled nursing facilities could prevent 100,000 Medicare hospital readmissions per year and save $56 billion over 10 years, according to new UnitedHealth Group research.
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    Black History Month Spotlight: Leye Oyetunji Models, Spreads Joy Among Clinicians
    Learn how Leye Oyetunji models and spreads joy to support his team of pharmacy care specialists at a time many clinicians are experiencing burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    February 07, 2022 | 3 min Read
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    Celebrating Black History Month
    Throughout February — and every day — we reflect, recognize and appreciate Black Americans’ role in shaping the success of our nation, our company and those we serve.
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    Optum Launches New Evidence Engine to Advance Genomics-Based Disease Detection and Treatment
    Optum Evidence Engine’s first project in partnership with Illumina.
    January 12, 2022 | 4 min Read
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    Addressing Critical Health and Wellness Needs in the San Francisco Bay Area
    Optum and John Muir Health are building on first-year results of a $1 million three-year pro bono collaboration launched in 2020 to address critical health and wellness needs in the San Francisco Bay Area.
    December 13, 2021 | 3 Min Video
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    New Report Reveals a Complex Picture of Americans’ Health
    The picture of Americans’ health and well-being during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic is complex and nuanced, according to the UnitedHealth Foundation’s 2021 America’s Health Rankings Annual Report.
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    Harnessing Digital Tools to Advance Health Equity
    An Optum digital health leader recently joined a panel to discuss lessons learned, future directions for primary care delivery and opportunities to use digital health tools to advance health equity.
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    UnitedHealth Group Strengthens Its Commitment to Environmental Health
    Today at our annual Investor Conference, CEO Andrew Witty spoke about the importance of sustainability and made two announcements aimed at strengthening our commitment to environmental health and minimizing our impact on climate change.
    November 30, 2021 | 2 min Read
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    Building Bioinformatics Program for Students at Historically Black University
    The United Health Foundation is collaborating with Harris-Stowe State University to help address the gap in the number of diverse college students trained in biomedical sciences.
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    Virtual Event Features Our Efforts to Address Health Disparities for Children and Families
    During a recent Washington Post Live virtual panel discussion, Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson, executive vice president and associate chief medical officer, UnitedHealth Group, talked about key drivers to improving health outcomes within underserved communities.
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    Working Toward a Future Where Health Care is Simple, Efficient and Easy to Navigate
    Improving the experience for the people we serve.
    November 15, 2021 | 2 min Read
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    Honoring the Passion and Perspectives of Our Veteran Colleagues
    Veterans are a valuable and integral part of UnitedHealth Group, and during a recent panel discussion we solicited their thoughts on wellness, resiliency and success.
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    Helping Children Access Care in Our Nation’s Capital
    A three-year, $3.4 million United Health Foundation grant to Children’s National Hospital will help expand access to health care for school-aged children in underserved communities in Washington, D.C.
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    UnitedHealth Group Supports Removing Race From Key Kidney Care Diagnostic Equation
    A National Kidney Foundation and American Society of Nephrology recommendation to eliminate race from a key diagnostic equation aligns with UnitedHealth Group’s commitment to remove race from clinical decision algorithms, care delivery and research.
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    Enhancing the Delivery of Mental Health Care
    UnitedHealth Group is working to address the growing need for mental health services with a variety of virtual platforms and in-person offerings that provide more convenient access to high-quality care and result in improved health outcomes.
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    New Health Report Identifies Need to Address Mental and Behavioral Health Among Teens and Children in the U.S.
    Anxiety among children and teen suicide increased significantly before and during the pandemic, underscoring the urgent need for a continued focus on behavioral health support.
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    Expanding Access to Convenient, High-Quality Health Care in the Home
    Compassionate, clinician-led solutions create “golden opportunities”.
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    Redefining Mental Health Care With Peer Support
    Niquita Ervine, Peer Support Specialist, strengthens the consumer experience through advocacy.
    September 10, 2021 | 2 Min Video
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    Advancing Health Equity in Oklahoma
    UnitedHealth Group donates $4.5 million to help communities advance health equity throughout the state of Oklahoma.
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    Joy Fitzgerald, UnitedHealth Group’s Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Shares Her Passion for a Brighter Future
    Celebrating boldness and authenticity on Women’s Equality Day and every day.
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    Our Commitment to Sustainability: In the Words of Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson
    Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of UnitedHealth Group, Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson, discusses how we’re creating a sustainable health care system.
    August 16, 2021 | 2 min Read
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    Partnership Aims to Expand Access to Behavioral Health Care in Washington State
    Nationwide, behavioral and mental health challenges are rising and have been exacerbated by COVID-19. In Washington state, the mental and behavioral health needs of children and adults are an increasing concern.
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    UnitedHealthcare’s Dr. Rhonda Randall Discusses Health Equity with AAMC
    During a recent virtual policy briefing hosted by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Dr. Rhonda Randall, chief medical officer for UnitedHealthcare Employer and Individual, discussed how UnitedHealth Group is taking action to help advance health equity.