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Working together for better health.

UnitedHealth Group, parent company of UnitedHealthcare, has a long history of community service and philanthropy.  

 

Whether it’s in collaboration with the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation, the United Health Foundation, or through our employees, we’re helping individuals, families and communities live healthier lives. 

 

By giving of our time, talents and financial resources, we hope to advance health, education and well-being.

 

Mendocino Coast District Hospital Opens State-of-the-Art Imaging Facility to Enhance Health Care Access in Mendocino County
This newly constructed facility in Mendocino County, California, will provide the most advanced equipment in the region for CT scans, MRIs, bone density testing and mammography.

American Heart Association's Start! Walking Paths
UnitedHealthcare is the proud national supporter of the American Heart Association's Start! Walking Paths. Visit startwalkingnow.org | Read news release

More Than $210,000 in Grants Awarded to Schools and Community Groups to Help Fight Childhood Obesity
UnitedHealth Group has awarded 333 grants to schools and youth-focused, community-based organizations nationwide for youth-led projects to fight childhood obesity. UnitedHealth HEROES is a service-learning, health literacy initiative developed by UnitedHealth Group and Youth Service America.

 

UnitedHealth Group Invests $4.7 Million in North Kern-South Tulare Hospital District to Enhance Health Care Access in Southern San Joaquin Valley
The investment is part of UnitedHealth Group's 20-year, $200 million commitment to health care organizations that provide services to underserved, low-income and underinsured communities and populations throughout California.

 

UnitedHealth Group Pledges $2.25 Million to Fortify the Y's Efforts to Prevent Obesity and Related Chronic Diseases
The funding will help Ys across the country strengthen their obesity-prevention and intervention programs for children, adults and families who need ongoing support to make healthy living a reality in their lives.

 

UnitedHealth Group Pledges $3 Million to Make-A-Wish Foundation
UnitedHealth Group has renewed its commitment to help bring hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions by pledging $3 million to the Make-A-Wish Foundation over the next three years.

 

UnitedHealthcare Teams Up With New England Patriots
UnitedHealthcare is teaming up with the NFL's New England Patriots to raise awareness of the benefits of exercise, nutrition and other aspects of healthy living.

 

United Health Foundation – Diverse Scholars Initiative
The United Health Foundation is providing $1,225,000 in scholarships for the upcoming academic year to more than 200 students from diverse, multicultural backgrounds.

 

Peace of Heart Campaign
A coalition of minority groups, physicians, community health advocates and health care companies launched PEACE of Heart, a campaign to help fight heart-related disease in minority, low-income communities through education, preventive screening and hands-on support.

 

Centers of Excellence
United Health Foundation supports health care Centers of Excellence in four of America’s most economically challenged neighborhoods.

 

UnitedHealth Group's California Health Care Investment Program

UnitedHealth Group has committed $200 million over 20 years to health care organizations that provide services to underserved, low-income and underinsured communities and populations throughout the Golden State.

  • Feb. 9, 2011 – UnitedHealth Group Invests $3.9 Million in La Clinica de la Raza to Enhance Health Care Access in Contra Costa County
  • July 6, 2010 – UnitedHealth Group Invests $5.87 Million in Petaluma Health Center to Enhance Health Care Access in Southern Sonoma County
  • May 27, 2010 – UnitedHealth Group Invests $2 Million in Valley Community Clinic to Enhance Health Care Access for Underserved and Underinsured Communities in San Fernando Valley
  • Feb. 3, 2010 – UnitedHealth Group Invests $14.5 Million in Children's Institute to Help the Nonprofit Expand Health and Social Services to Vulnerable Children in Los Angeles Area
  • Dec. 10, 2009 – UnitedHealth Group invested $5,395,000 with The Help Group to support development of a campus serving Los Angeles-area children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders.