Supporting people with chronic conditions
According to the America’s Health Rankings® 2023 Annual Report, nearly 30 million (1 in 10) adults reported having three or more chronic conditions, with broad racial/ethnic disparities existing in the management of certain conditions. The United Health Foundation is working to help increase access to screenings and supports in communities across the United States.
To learn more about our work in this area, please review examples from our current grant portfolio below:
Community of Hope
Expanding chronic disease management and support with Community Health Workers in Washington, D.C.
Hispanic Federation
Providing culturally relevant resources in Texas and Georgia to promote healthy habits and prevent Type 2 diabetes.
Indy HealthNet
Expanding access to integrated health care in Indiana via a mobile health unit.
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Addressing colorectal and prostate cancer disparities in Louisiana by increasing access to screening and education.
University of Kentucky
Created an integrated outreach and care program providing oral cancer screening for adults in eastern Kentucky.
Family First Health
Expanded access to primary health care to students and families through a school-based health center in Pennsylvania.
Health Alliance for the Uninsured
Integrating behavioral health services with programs designed to improve health outcomes for individuals with diabetes in Oklahoma.
Indian Health Care Resource Center
Developing a comprehensive, culturally relevant program in Oklahoma that provides integrated care for older Native Americans.
Michigan Primary Care Association
Established a breast cancer genetic testing and screening pilot for high-risk individuals at seven community health centers.
Texas Association of Community Health Centers
Provided training and technical assistance to reduce the rate of uncontrolled Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes in adults at 11 health centers.