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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. 

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

 

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.

 

UnitedHealth HEROES program Launches Third Year
UnitedHealth HEROES is a service-learning, health literacy initiative designed to encourage young people, working with educators and youth leaders, to create and implement local hands-on programs to fight childhood obesity. 

 

UnitedHealth Group Invests $5.87 Million in Petaluma Health Center to Enhance Health Care Access in Southern Sonoma County
The investment is part of UnitedHealth Group's 20-year, $200 million California Health Care Investment Program. The program helps health care organizations in California have access to capital.

 

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.

  • 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.