In Kansas City, Humana is working with Community CareLink to support the homeless population that might otherwise not have appropriate health care. The program provides additional options for emergency responders who encounter people in need of help. The emergency room deferment program allows emergency responders to evaluate a person’s medical condition, and if there is […]
Knowing that food security is a vital social need in the Kansas City area, Humana worked with partner organizations to create a monthly mobile food distribution at Kansas City Kansas Community College that will help families receive some needed support. The YMCA of Greater Kansas City and Harvesters, the food bank serving Kansas City’s 26-county […]
Supporting members in their well-being has always been Humana’s priority, so when COVID-19 threatened to affect lives and access to needed resources like food and medical care, teams within the enterprise looked to find innovative ways to help. Humana’s Medicare Advantage membership is comprised of seniors, who already are among the most vulnerable to food insecurity and now […]
As we continue our Bold Goal work within communities, we see opportunities to address specific chronic conditions that affect Healthy Days. We then collaborate with our community partners to co-create programs that can make a difference. Among the health conditions known to affect older adults, and that Humana is screening for, is depression. The Centers […]
While it remains critical that we honor social distancing requirements to combat the spread of COVID-19, it is equally important that we remain socially connected with our friends, family, colleagues, and community to prevent the negative health outcomes caused by being socially isolated and lonely. Download this helpful one-pager from the Coalition to End Social […]
Certain health conditions— including diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke— are not only more common among African Americans than other populations, but they are also more fatal, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In an effort to combat this health disparity on a local level, a new health […]
By Skyler Rossi, The Kansas City Star Kirsten Vallinmaki, a military intelligence officer of almost 21 years, struggled to feel normal after she was stationed overseas and stateside. Like many other veterans, she felt isolated when she returned home, even when she was surrounded by people who loved her, including her two sons. “Social isolation […]
Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) received an investment from the Humana Foundation to address social isolation. OATS is a social impact organization that builds sustainable new systems to change the way we age. OATS helps seniors use technology to improve their health, finances, social engagement, learning and creative expression. Watch our video here.
Food insecurity is a societal issue that affects 1 in 9 people in the United States. In the Kansas City area alone, nearly 14% of the community face food insecurity. Humana, along with Harvesters – The Community Food Network, and Health Resources by Humana, are addressing food insecurity through unique partnerships, in close collaboration with […]
Care managers with our Humana At Home program began screening members for social determinants of health to enhance care management and planning. “We screen members who are new to our Humana At Home programs for food insecurity and social isolation and loneliness. I work with them individually to build a care plan that includes steps […]