United Health Foundation & The Health Wagon Announce $1 Million Multiyear Partnership to Expand Access to Quality Care in Sou...
29 Agosto 2019 - 11:45AM
Business Wire
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner joins officials at
announcement event for tour of mobile health unit; speaks on
importance of new partnership to Virginians in Central
Appalachia.
The United Health Foundation and The Health Wagon today
announced a new partnership to expand access to vital health care
services for thousands of people in communities throughout
southwest Virginia.
A three-year, $1 million grant from the United Health Foundation
will enable The Health Wagon to provide new, no-cost diagnostic and
specialty services, such as mammography, ultrasound, X-ray and
dental services, to underserved communities across a six-county
service area.
“For nearly four decades, The Health Wagon has provided critical
health care services for Virginians,” said Sen. Mark Warner. “This
new partnership with the United Health Foundation will increase the
reach and scope of the work The Health Wagon is doing to make sure
people in southwest Virginia are getting the care they need.”
“We know from experience that early detection and treatment of
disease is vital for improving the health and well-being of the
people we serve. We welcome the United Health Foundation’s
partnership in expanding life-saving specialty and diagnostic care
for thousands of medically underserved individuals and families
living in southwest Virginia,” said Dr. Teresa Tyson, executive
director of The Health Wagon.
The Health Wagon is the only free clinic operating in a
six-county area of southwest Virginia, providing care to people in
the mountains of Appalachia through two mobile health units,
outreach events and two stationary clinics.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with The Health
Wagon to ensure Virginians in Central Appalachia have access to
compassionate, high-quality health care,” said Tracy Malone,
president of the United Health Foundation. “Ultimately, our shared
goal is to help people live healthier lives and improve the health
care experience for patients.”
About The Health Wagon
Established in 1980, The Health Wagon provides compassionate,
quality health care to the medically underserved people in the
mountains of Appalachia. It is the only free clinic serving a six
county area in southwest Virginia, and delivers care through two
mobile units, two stationary clinics, and several health events. In
2018, The Health Wagon served over 4,700 people and provided over
$5.6 million in health care services.
About the United Health
Foundation Through collaboration with community
partners, grants and outreach efforts, the United Health Foundation
works to improve our health system, build a diverse and dynamic
health workforce and enhance the well-being of local communities.
The United Health Foundation was established by UnitedHealth Group
(NYSE: UNH) in 1999 as a not-for-profit, private foundation
dedicated to improving health and health care. To date, the United
Health Foundation has committed $430 million to programs and
communities around the world. We invite you to learn more at
www.unitedhealthgroup.com/SocialResponsibility.
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