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The Power of Community Health Workers

Community health workers are increasingly helping to break down many of the barriers to access adequate health care.

You Now Have a Health Savings Account…So What Does That Mean?

Breathing Easier (Part 2): Wildfires and Asthma

The increase of warmer, drier summers has contributed to an increase of fires that are harder to contain. In many parts of the country, vulnerable communities have felt the impact of high rates of asthma.

How Can We Better Understand the Needs of Medicaid Recipients? We Asked Them

For many people who receive Medicaid, having health care coverage does not equate to getting health care services. In an effort to understand and bridge this gap, we went straight to the source: Medicaid recipients.

Creating a New Affordable Care Act Coverage Continuum

UnitedHealthcare and Optum Take Action to Support People Affected by Wildfires in Colorado

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Wisconsin CEO on How Housing Improves Health

Ellen Sexton was recently featured as panelist during a Wisconsin Health News event on affordable housing.

Food Fairs Ensure Houston Families Receive Healthy Food Year Round

Volunteers from UnitedHealthcare of Texas sort and pass out healthier food at local Food Fairs, reflecting a national commitment to invest in the social determinants of health.

Why an Aspirin a Day May Hurt Your Health

Previous guidelines suggest older adults at-risk of heart disease or stroke take aspirin daily, but a new study discovers that could be life-threatening.

High School Clubs Offer Teens New Tools to Fight the Stigma of Mental Illness

Bring Change to Mind, a national nonprofit, offers a rapidly growing model of high school clubs designed to help fight the stigma of mental illness and offer peer support.

Milwaukee Nursing Program Expands to Fill Dire Nursing Shortage

Milwaukee Area Technical College expanded its nursing program to address a dire shortage of nursing care. The recruitment of new students is possible after a $2.3M grant from the United Health Foundation.

Community Plan of Wisconsin CEO Discusses Health Equity Efforts in Wisconsin

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Wisconsin CEO discusses health equity at Wisconsin Health News panel event.