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StoryUnited Health Foundation Partnership Aims to Decrease Nurse Burnout and AttritionThe 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.StoryUnitedHealth Group Honors Apprenticeship Cohort GraduatesProgram aims to improve equity by diversifying our workforce to reflect the communities we serveReportAmerica’s Health Rankings Reveals Continued Youth Mental Health CrisisThree-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.StoryImproving 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.StoryClinician Harnesses Technology to Improve Care and Increase EfficiencyWhile 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.StoryNational Physicians Week Spotlight: Leading Change for Improved Physician Well-beingDiscover 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.StoryPartnership With HealthNet Expands Access to CareThe 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.StoryBreak The Bias: Celebrating International Women’s DayUnitedHealth Group joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day and its #BreakTheBias theme for 2022.StoryBlack History Month Spotlight: Leye Oyetunji Models, Spreads Joy Among CliniciansLearn 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.StoryCelebrating Black History MonthThroughout 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.StoryOptum Launches New Evidence Engine to Advance Genomics-Based Disease Detection and TreatmentOptum Evidence Engine’s first project in partnership with Illumina.StoryAddressing Critical Health and Wellness Needs in the San Francisco Bay AreaOptum 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.ReportNew Report Reveals a Complex Picture of Americans’ HealthThe 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.StoryHarnessing Digital Tools to Advance Health EquityAn 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.StoryUnitedHealth Group Strengthens Its Commitment to Environmental HealthToday 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.StoryBuilding Bioinformatics Program for Students at Historically Black UniversityThe 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.StoryVirtual Event Features Our Efforts to Address Health Disparities for Children and FamiliesDuring 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.StoryWorking Toward a Future Where Health Care is Simple, Efficient and Easy to NavigateImproving the experience for the people we serve.StoryHonoring the Passion and Perspectives of Our Veteran ColleaguesVeterans are a valuable and integral part of UnitedHealth Group, and during a recent panel discussion we solicited their thoughts on wellness, resiliency and success.StoryHelping Children Access Care in Our Nation’s CapitalA 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.StoryUnitedHealth Group Supports Removing Race From Key Kidney Care Diagnostic EquationA 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.StoryEnhancing the Delivery of Mental Health CareUnitedHealth 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.ReportNew 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.StoryExpanding Access to Convenient, High-Quality Health Care in the HomeCompassionate, clinician-led solutions create “golden opportunities”.StoryRedefining Mental Health Care With Peer SupportNiquita Ervine, Peer Support Specialist, strengthens the consumer experience through advocacy.StoryAdvancing Health Equity in OklahomaUnitedHealth Group donates $4.5 million to help communities advance health equity throughout the state of Oklahoma.StoryJoy Fitzgerald, UnitedHealth Group’s Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Shares Her Passion for a Brighter FutureCelebrating boldness and authenticity on Women’s Equality Day and every day.StoryOur Commitment to Sustainability: In the Words of Dr. Margaret-Mary WilsonExecutive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of UnitedHealth Group, Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson, discusses how we’re creating a sustainable health care system.StoryPartnership Aims to Expand Access to Behavioral Health Care in Washington StateNationwide, 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.StoryUnitedHealthcare’s Dr. Rhonda Randall Discusses Health Equity with AAMCDuring 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.Press ReleaseEmpowering Health Grants Help Expand Access to CareUnitedHealthcare is awarding $11.4 million in Empowering Health grants across 18 states and the District of Columbia to help address these needs for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.ReportNew America’s Health Rankings Report Reveals Urgent Need to Address Health DisparitiesWidespread health disparities persisted across racial, ethnic, gender, geographic and educational lines before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the United Health Foundation’s inaugural America’s Health Rankings Health Disparities Report.StoryPride Month Celebrates an Ongoing Effort to Educate and ReflectThis month, Optum (part of UnitedHealth Group) launched two initiatives to help advance LGBTQ+ health equity and cultural competency within and outside the organization.StoryPoints of Light Names UnitedHealth Group Top Community-Minded CompanyUnitedHealth Group has been named to The Civic 50 for the 10th consecutive year and honored for the fourth time as the sector leader for health care since the survey began in 2012.StoryNew Partnership Expands Access to Prenatal CareThe United Health Foundation has committed $3 million to CAMBA, Inc. to improve access to prenatal care for underserved and homeless women in New York City.StoryHelping 11,000 Children Access CareA $3 million grant to Valle del Sol Community Health, a federally qualified health center in the greater Phoenix area, will support the purchase of three mobile medical units and fund three mobile care teams to reach thousands of young people with coordinated primary and behavioral health care.StoryNew Report Identifies Growing Challenges for Older AmericansEven prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. seniors were facing increased mental health challenges including increased drug deaths, suicide and frequent mental distress, according to a new report released today by America’s Health Rankings®.StoryPartnership Aims to Help Businesses Following Civil UnrestUnitedHealth Group provided a $500,000 grant to the Neighbors United Funding Collaborative to help St. Paul, Minnesota businesses — such as Lloyd’s Pharmacy in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood — reopen, rebuild and in some cases relocate following civil unrest last summer.StoryMobile Health Teams Provide Health Care Access Amid Pandemic and Following Civil UnrestA $1 million grant to Minnesota Community Care supports the use of mobile health teams and school-based clinics to serve underserved youth in St. Paul with primary care, mental health support, social work services and pharmacy services during the pandemic, among several other programs.StoryChief Medical Officer of Maternal-Child Health Discusses Addressing Health Disparities in Maternal CareThe mortality rate for expectant Black mothers in America is twice as high as white mothers, according to America’s Health Rankings data. This is one of the widest disparities in women’s health, according to the report, but there are many more.