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Amerigroup Foundation Tackles Some of Kansas' Most Complex Health Needs in 2016The Amerigroup Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Amerigroup Kansas works with organizations throughout Kansas to improve the health of our communities. Through its focus on prenatal care, smoking cessation, and active lifestyles, the Foundation is teaming with organizations that are setting the standard when it comes to innovative programs that offer long term solutions. In Kansas, the Foundation provided nearly $430,000 in grants. Additionally, Amerigroup Kansas sponsored $100,000 in programs in 2016 in the state. Beyond the impact the company and Foundation are making in Kansas, associates of Amerigroup donated approximately 1,200 volunteer hours to benefit countless nonprofits in communities across the state, earning more than $8,000 dollars in the company-sponsored "Dollars for Doers" grants for local agencies. And, during the year-round associate giving program supported by an Amerigroup Foundation match, Kansas associates raised $15,000 for local charities. "We know that when our communities are healthy, their residents are able to thrive, grow and prosper," said Laura Hopkins, president of Amerigroup Kansas. "Amerigroup Kansas and its Foundation are proud to team with these organizations that are dedicated to improving the health of our communities and are working to change the lives of so many people across the state. Together, we're one step closer to achieving a healthier future for all." From providing smoking cessation and group prenatal education, to helping youth discover that eating healthy and staying active can be fun, and supporting high school students who are interested in healthcare careers, the Foundation continues to tackle some of the nation's most complex health issues. A quick look at some of this year's highlights illustrates how these non-profits are helping to reduce health disparities and empower local community residents to take control of their health:
About The Amerigroup Foundation The Amerigroup Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Amerigroup, a wholly owned subsidiary of Anthem, Inc. Together, with local, regional and national organizations, the Amerigroup Foundation works to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and families in communities that Amerigroup and its affiliated health plans serve. Amerigroup Foundation funding is focused on strategic initiatives working to address and provide innovative solutions to health care challenges, as well as promoting the Healthy Generations Program, a multi-generational initiative with five areas of focus: Healthy Heart, Cancer Prevention, Healthy Maternal Practices, Type 2 Diabetes Prevention, and Healthy Active Lifestyle. These disease states and medical conditions include: prenatal care in the first trimester, low birth weight babies, cardiac morbidity rates, long term activities that decrease obesity and increase physical activity, diabetes prevalence in adult populations, adult pneumococcal and influenza vaccinations and smoking cessation. The Foundation also coordinates the company's year-round Associate Giving program which provides a 50 percent match of associates' campaign pledges, as well as its Volunteer Time Off and Dollars for Doers community service programs. To learn more about the Amerigroup Foundation, please visit www.anthem.foundation. About Amerigroup Kansas Amerigroup Kansas helps improve health care access and quality for approximately 130,000 low-income Kansas citizens by developing innovative care management programs and services. Amerigroup Kansas members are assured care that is not only accessible, but also accountable, comprehensive, integrated and patient-centered. It provides ongoing community relations and outreach to encourage members to become active participants in their health care.
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