The Cigna Group Foundation Launches Its Health Equity Impact Fund
The Cigna Group Foundation has launched its Health Equity Impact Fund, committing $9 million in grants over three years to reduce health disparities in Hartford, CT and Houston, TX. The fund aims to address root causes of health inequities by collaborating with local nonprofit organizations. In Hartford, where significant racial and ethnic health disparities exist, the fund will focus on:
- Expanding culturally appropriate care models
- Increasing access to transportation for health visits and physical activities
This initiative is part of The Cigna Group's (NYSE: CI) broader commitment to community health, which includes a recent $27 million multiyear philanthropic initiative focusing on youth and veteran mental health, and reducing barriers to health equity.
La Cigna Group Foundation ha lanciato il suo Health Equity Impact Fund, impegnandosi a fornire 9 milioni di dollari in sovvenzioni nel corso di tre anni per ridurre le disparità sanitarie a Hartford, CT e Houston, TX. Il fondo mira ad affrontare le cause profonde delle disuguaglianze sanitarie collaborando con organizzazioni non profit locali. A Hartford, dove esistono significative disparità razziali ed etniche in ambito sanitario, il fondo si concentrerà su:
- Espansione di modelli di cura culturalmente appropriati
- Aumento dell'accesso ai trasporti per visite sanitarie e attività fisiche
Questa iniziativa fa parte del più ampio impegno della Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) per la salute della comunità, che include una recente iniziativa filantropica di 27 milioni di dollari su più anni focalizzata sulla salute mentale dei giovani e dei veterani, e sulla riduzione delle barriere all'equità sanitaria.
La Cigna Group Foundation ha lanzado su Health Equity Impact Fund, comprometiéndose a otorgar 9 millones de dólares en subvenciones durante tres años para reducir las disparidades en salud en Hartford, CT y Houston, TX. El fondo tiene como objetivo abordar las causas fundamentales de las inequidades en salud colaborando con organizaciones no lucrativas locales. En Hartford, donde existen disparidades significativas en salud raciales y étnicas, el fondo se enfocará en:
- Ampliar modelos de atención culturalmente apropiados
- Aumentar el acceso al transporte para visitas de salud y actividades físicas
Esta iniciativa es parte del compromiso más amplio de The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) con la salud comunitaria, que incluye una reciente iniciativa filantrópica de 27 millones de dólares a varios años centrada en la salud mental de jóvenes y veteranos, y en reducir las barreras hacia la equidad en salud.
시그나 그룹 재단은 하트포드, CT 및 휴스턴, TX에서 건강 불균형을 줄이기 위해 3년 동안 900만 달러의 보조금을 제공하는 건강 형평성 영향 기금을 출범했습니다. 이 기금은 지역 비영리 단체와 협력하여 건강 불균형의 근본 원인을 해결하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 하트포드에서는 인종 및 민족 건강 불균형이 심각하게 존재하므로, 기금은 다음에 집중할 것입니다:
- 문화적으로 적절한 치료 모델 확대
- 건강 방문 및 신체 활동을 위한 교통 접근성 증가
이 이니셔티브는 시그나 그룹(NYSE: CI)의 지역 사회 건강에 대한 더 폭넓은 헌신의 일환으로, 최근에는 청소년 및 재향 군인의 정신 건강 및 건강 형평성 장벽을 줄이는 데 초점을 맞춘 다년간의 2,700만 달러 규모의 자선 사업이 포함됩니다.
La Cigna Group Foundation a lancé son Health Equity Impact Fund, s'engageant à accorder 9 millions de dollars en subventions sur trois ans pour réduire les disparités en matière de santé à Hartford, CT et Houston, TX. Le fonds vise à traiter les causes profondes des inégalités de santé en collaborant avec des organisations non lucratives locales. À Hartford, où des disparités sanitaires raciales et ethniques importantes existent, le fonds se concentrera sur :
- l'élargissement des modèles de soins culturellement appropriés
- l'augmentation de l'accès aux transports pour les visites de santé et les activités physiques
Cette initiative fait partie de l'engagement plus large du Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) envers la santé communautaire, qui inclut une récente initiative philanthropique de 27 millions de dollars sur plusieurs années axée sur la santé mentale des jeunes et des vétérans, et sur la réduction des barrières à l'équité en santé.
Die Cigna Group Foundation hat ihren Health Equity Impact Fund ins Leben gerufen und sich verpflichtet, über drei Jahre hinweg 9 Millionen Dollar in Zuschüssen bereitzustellen, um gesundheitliche Ungleichheiten in Hartford, CT und Houston, TX zu verringern. Der Fonds zielt darauf ab, den grundlegenden Ursachen gesundheitlicher Ungleichheiten durch die Zusammenarbeit mit lokalen gemeinnützigen Organisationen entgegenzuwirken. In Hartford, wo erhebliche rassische und ethnische Gesundheitsunterschiede bestehen, wird der Fonds sich auf Folgendes konzentrieren:
- Erweiterung kultursensibler Versorgungsmodelle
- Erhöhung des Zugangs zu Transport für Gesundheitsbesuche und körperliche Aktivitäten
Diese Initiative ist Teil des umfassenderen Engagements der Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) für die Gesundheit der Gemeinschaft, das eine kürzlich angekündigte philanthropische Initiative über mehrere Jahre in Höhe von 27 Millionen Dollar umfasst, die sich auf die psychische Gesundheit von Jugendlichen und Veteranen sowie die Beseitigung von Barrieren zur Gesundheitsgerechtigkeit konzentriert.
- Commitment of $9 million over three years to address health disparities
- Targeted approach focusing on specific geographies with significant health inequities
- Collaboration with local nonprofit organizations to maximize impact
- Data-led approach to identify funding program goals
- Part of a larger $27 million philanthropic initiative addressing various health issues
- None.
Commits
Beginning in the
The Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund will focus on specific geographies where health disparities are significant and work collaboratively to support, convene, and collaborate with nonprofit organizations serving local community members to address root causes of health inequities. To optimize the level of impact in communities of need, the fund will operate on a hyper-local level in select cities located within The Cigna Group's priority states, starting with
"Health equity is attained when every person has the opportunity to achieve their fullest health potential, regardless of economic, environmental, physical, or social circumstances," said Melissa Skottegaard, board chair of The Cigna Group Foundation. "We know that
The lack of primary care, limited access to reliable transportation and an overall lack of trust in the health care system are key drivers contributing to
- Expand the availability of providers and related community-based resources that reflect culturally appropriate care models.
- Increase access to transportation to attend health visits and healthy physical activities.
The Cigna Group Foundation has a long history of impactful partnerships with nonprofits, and recently announced a multiyear philanthropic and community engagement initiative that has committed
More information about the approach, application process, and requirements for The Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund can be found here.
About The Cigna Group
The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) is a global health company committed to creating a better future built on the vitality of every individual and every community. We relentlessly challenge ourselves to partner and innovate solutions for better health. The Cigna Group includes products and services marketed under Cigna Healthcare, Evernorth Health Services or its subsidiaries. The Cigna Group maintains sales capabilities in more than 30 countries and jurisdictions and has more than 187 million customer relationships around the world. Learn more at thecignagroup.com.
About The Cigna Group Foundation
The Cigna Group Foundation is a private foundation funded by contributions from The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) and its subsidiaries. The Cigna Group Foundation supports organizations sharing its commitment to enhancing the health of individuals and families, and the well-being of their communities, with a special focus on those communities where employees of The Cigna Group live and work.
Media Contact
Jocelyn Parker
(313) 510-4173
Jocelyn.Parker@CignaHealthcare.com
1 DataHaven 2023 Health Equity Report 082323.pdf (ctdatahaven.org)
2 Health-disparities-in-Connecticut.pdf (cthealth.org)
View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-cigna-group-foundation-launches-its-health-equity-impact-fund-302201995.html
SOURCE The Cigna Group
FAQ
What is The Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund?
How much has Cigna (CI) committed to the Health Equity Impact Fund?
What are the main goals of the Health Equity Impact Fund in Hartford, CT?
When was The Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund announced?
