07/16/2020

Grants Awarded to Tackle Social Impacts of COVID-19 in Ohio

Seven organizations will share nearly $600,000 to help at-risk communities

Some new funding is coming into Ohio to help address some of the social determinants of health impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Seven community-based organizations will share nearly $600,000 in Empowering Health grants from UnitedHealthcare to help provide access to care and support in underserved communities.

CEO of UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio Mike Roaldi says nonmedical issues such as food, housing and transportation influence nearly 80 percent of a person's health.

"This is really just about finding ways to look at the whole person and invest in organizations that treat those things that are outside the traditional lane of health care to improve overall health," Roaldi said.

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