UnitedHealthcare: Community Plan 2023 Quarter 4 Newsletter

December 11, 2023

Michigan scholarships grow doula workforce

UnitedHealthcare Community & State recently invested $198,000 into regional development of the doula workforce. With this investment, participants are able to apply for scholarships to pursue doula training and relevant continuing education. Along with 20 training scholarships available in Michigan, UnitedHealthcare is working to improve birth outcomes and access to holistic support by building relationships with local doula organizations.

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UnitedHealthcare donates $1 million to six nonprofit organizations in Michigan

UnitedHealthcare is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to six community-based organizations in Michigan to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities. In total, UnitedHealthcare is donating more than $11.1 million in grants through its Empowering Health program across 12 states.

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Join our Health Equity Challenge

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Michigan is partnering with SciPol-Detroit to launch a new Health Equity Challenge. Our goal is to uncover new and innovative approaches that support health equity. From reducing childhood lead exposure to increasing access to healthy food — if you have an idea that aims to address disparities based on race, language, culture, gender and/or sexual orientation, we want to hear from you.

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