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United Health Foundation Invests in Indiana Nonprofit to Expand Access to Comprehensive Health Care for Rural and Low-Income Communities
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The United Health Foundation has awarded a $2 million, three-year grant to HealthNet Inc. to improve health access in underserved areas of Indiana, including Morgan and Monroe counties and low-income neighborhoods in Indianapolis. The initiative aims to provide primary and behavioral health care services through a mobile health vehicle, addressing significant declines in preventive care during the pandemic. The program targets increased immunization rates and health screenings, with expected improvements of 15% to 20% in various health metrics among the affected populations.
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Awarded a $2 million grant to HealthNet Inc. to expand health services.
Initiative expected to improve immunization rates and cancer screenings by 15% to 20%.
Mobile health vehicle will offer services in underserved areas four days a week.
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The $2 million, three-year grant will fund a new mobile health initiative to reduce health disparities in two rural counties as well as low-income areas in Indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has awarded a $2 million, three-year grant to HealthNet Inc., 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 high-poverty areas in Indianapolis.
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“I'm very pleased to see expanded access to medical services coming to our community by way of this grant funding,” said Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). “Providing increased access to mental health services and preventative screenings is important, and I hope to see positive outcomes for Hoosiers in our area.”
HealthNet will bring medical professionals and a mobile health vehicle to neighborhoods in Indianapolis and Morgan and Monroe counties four days a week starting in February. The program will address health disparities by:
Bringing primary care, preventive services and mental health screenings to underserved communities.
Providing high-risk patients with at-home monitoring devices to track their own health.
Making referrals to dental care, substance use disorder treatment, and other needed specialty care and health supports for patients.
“This partnership will help HealthNet advance our mission of improving lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay,” said Rick Diaz, president and chief executive officer of HealthNet. “We are grateful for the support to reach people who would not otherwise have access to primary and behavioral care.”
Amid the early years of the pandemic, Indiana saw declines in preventive care with an 11% decline in wellness visits, a 10% decline in breast cancer screenings, and a 20% decline in colon cancer screenings between 2019 and 2020, according to UnitedHealthcare data. To address these challenges and others, the HealthNet-United Health Foundation partnership is expected to improve adult and child immunization rates, breast cancer screenings and colorectal cancer screenings by 15%, as well as improve cervical cancer screenings by 20% over baseline. Additionally, the partnership aims to improve health outcomes of individuals with chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
“The United Health Foundation is honored to partner with HealthNet to serve residents of Indiana who currently lack access to the care they need,” said Kim Sonerholm, CEO of UnitedHealthcare for Indiana and Kentucky, which is part of UnitedHealth Group. “Too often, people of color, historically marginalized groups, rural populations and those with lower incomes face a disproportionate number of barriers to high-quality health care. We believe this partnership will improve health equity for residents of Indiana.”
The commitment in Indiana is one of many ways UnitedHealth Group is working to advance health equity by ensuring every person, regardless of race, place or circumstance, has the opportunity to live their healthiest life. For example, through its Genoa Healthcare offering, the company creates a more seamless experience for vulnerable patients by providing pharmacy care services in the same facilities in which they receive medical care. Another example is the UnitedHealthcare Catalyst initiative where the company works with community partners and academic institutions to develop and implement interventions. To learn more about the company’s commitment to health equity as well as its efforts to build healthier communities, improve outcomes and create a modern, high-performing health care system, please visit the company’s sustainability website at https://sustainability.uhg.com/
About HealthNet
HealthNet is a not-for-profit organization providing primary care health services to the medically underserved. Since 1968, HealthNet has improved the health status of Indianapolis’ inner-city neighborhoods and beyond by making quality health services accessible to everyone. To learn more, visit www.indyhealthnet.org.
About the United Health Foundation
Through collaboration with community partners, grants and outreach efforts, the United Health Foundation works to improve our health system, build a diverse and dynamic health workforce and enhance the well-being of local communities. The United Health Foundation was established by UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in 1999 as a not-for-profit, private foundation dedicated to improving health and health care. To date, the United Health Foundation has committed more than $590 million to programs and communities around the world. To learn more, visit www.UnitedHealthFoundation.org.
