24 nonprofits to receive investments to address urgent health care needs.
Investments are aimed at addressing maternal health, food insecurity, chronic condition management, behavioral health and more
A portion of the grants to help expand and diversify the health care workforce through partnerships with colleges and universities
Humana Healthy Horizons, the Medicaid business of leading health and well-being company Humana Inc.opens new window (NYSE: HUM), announced today that it will invest
The investment dollars have been disbursed to 24 nonprofit organizations that share the company's passion for overcoming public health challenges and improving the health and well-being of Louisianians.
'Partnering with community-based organizations and local institutions is central to our 'human care' ethos. We believe in reaching our members where they are to best address their health-related social needs and encourage their best health,' said
The investments, given to community partners across the entire state, are helping parents, families and individuals in need - including new mothers and children - with health and wellness, education, food security and more. This year, a portion of the grants are dedicated to expanding and diversifying the health care workforce through partnerships with institutions of higher education, to include historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
'Humana's 2024 support will provide critically important assistance to Xavier's Physician Assistant (P.A.) and Pre-Med programs, as well as our Career Services Office and 'Give.Love.Xavier. 2024' Campaign,' said
'This funding will help Loyola support diverse students of the Nurse-Midwifery education program to complete their education,' said
Recipients of the grants, ranging from
318 Foundation
Birthmark Doula Collective
Delgado
Fathers on a Mission
Healthy BR
March of Dimes New Orleans
MedCamps
NOELA
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport PROTECT Program
Our Lady of the
Peer Initiative
Southern University New Orleans
Humana has invested more than
About Humana Healthy Horizons
Humana manages Medicaid benefits for nearly 1.2 million members nationally under the Humana Healthy Horizons brand, which reflects our expertise in managing complex populations, our commitment to creating solutions that lead to a better quality of life for our members, and our efforts to deliver human care that makes the healthcare experience easier, more personalized and more caring.
During more than two decades of serving people with Medicaid, Humana and Humana Healthy Horizons have developed a wide range of capabilities to serve children, parents, childless adults, and beneficiaries that are aged, blind or disabled. We integrate physical health, behavioral health, pharmacy, long-term care, and social services for a whole-person approach to improve the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve.
Humana Healthy Horizons serves Medicaid enrollees through the following programs:
Medicaid Managed Care (MMC)
Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS)
Medicare Advantage Dual-eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs)
Humana Healthy Horizons is a Medicaid Product offered by affiliates of
About Humana
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