MOLINA HEALTHCARE OF MICHIGAN


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The MolinaCares Accord Donates $100,000 to University of Michigan for Health Equity Challenge

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Michigan (“Molina”), announced a $100,000 grant to the University of Michigan School of Public Health (“U-M”) that will fund the Michigan Health Equity Challenge, an effort inspiring students to develop innovative solutions to Michigan’s most pressing health equity concerns.

Key Points: 
  • The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Michigan (“Molina”), announced a $100,000 grant to the University of Michigan School of Public Health (“U-M”) that will fund the Michigan Health Equity Challenge, an effort inspiring students to develop innovative solutions to Michigan’s most pressing health equity concerns.
  • Through the Michigan Health Equity Challenge, U-M graduate students are invited to create practical, innovative community-based solutions to address health disparities that persist in Michigan.
  • “Eliminating systemic barriers to healthy outcomes takes imagination, collaboration, and passion; the MolinaCares Michigan Health Equity Challenge will help provide the resources to foster needed solutions,” said Terrisca Des Jardins, plan president for Molina Healthcare of Michigan.
  • Thanks to MolinaCares, students who win the Health Equity Challenge will be able to transform their proposals into actionable initiatives, address historical inequities in health care, and change lives.”
    For details about the Michigan Health Equity Challenge, in partnership with The MolinaCares Accord, please visit mihealthequitychallenge.org .

Molina Healthcare of Michigan and The MolinaCares Accord Invest $4.5 Million to Improve Health Equity for Underserved Michiganders

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Molina Healthcare of Michigan (“Molina”), in collaboration with The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), is launching the MolinaCares Michigan Health Equity Initiative, investing an initial $4.5 million in a multi-faceted, community-focused strategy to improve equity and health outcomes for underserved populations.

Key Points: 
  • Molina Healthcare of Michigan (“Molina”), in collaboration with The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), is launching the MolinaCares Michigan Health Equity Initiative, investing an initial $4.5 million in a multi-faceted, community-focused strategy to improve equity and health outcomes for underserved populations.
  • Molina has launched multiple mobile medical unit partnerships in communities where medical visits are low and health needs are high.
  • In partnership with Wayne State University Wayne Health Mobile Unit, Molina is providing Detroit area members with comprehensive services needed to improve health outcomes.
  • MolinaCares is collaborating with Michigan State University Institute for Health Policy and the University of Michigan School of Public Health to inform and build novel solutions to address factors that contribute to recurring local health disparities to advance health equity through a member advisory group and student health equity challenge, respectively.

The MolinaCares Accord Donates $100,000 to Southeast Michigan Perinatal Quality Improvement Coalition to Improve Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Michigan (“Molina”), presented a $100,000 donation to the Southeast Michigan Perinatal Quality Improvement Coalition (“SEMPQIC”) to support expanded implicit bias training for providers.

Key Points: 
  • The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Michigan (“Molina”), presented a $100,000 donation to the Southeast Michigan Perinatal Quality Improvement Coalition (“SEMPQIC”) to support expanded implicit bias training for providers.
  • The comprehensive training initiative will equip health care providers and community-based organizations with resources to address racial inequities in care that are a barrier to positive infant and maternal health outcomes among historically marginalized populations.
  • In Michigan, Black and Brown communities are disproportionally impacted by infant and maternal deaths.
  • We're very grateful for the support from MolinaCares to continue our work on behalf of infants and moms in Metro Detroit toward more equitable health and health care outcomes.”

DETROIT'S MOST COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL RESPITE PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS SECURES NOVEL, MULTI-SECTOR INVESTMENT

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

DETROIT, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO) today announced it has secured outcomes-based investments to launch Detroit's most comprehensive medical respite program focused on improving the health of individuals experiencing homelessness. Partners from multiple sectors – Molina Healthcare of Michigan, Quantified Ventures, Rocket Community Fund, and The Kresge Foundation – worked with NSO to structure funding to open this best-in-class program and align each organization's incentives around better health outcomes.

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  • The NSO medical respite program will be located in the recently completed Detroit Healthy Housing Center on the city's east side, which pairs emergency shelter with wraparound health care and support services.
  • The medical respite program and the 22,000-square-foot Detroit Healthy Housing Center are critical to efforts to end chronic homelessness in southeast Michigan, and the co-location of related services will help achieve better medical respite program outcomes.
  • The five partners developed interconnected agreements designed to ensure stable revenue for the medical respite program and to unlock financing that NSO can access for program expansion.
  • Investments from The Kresge Foundation and the Rocket Community Fund will jumpstart medical respite program operations and the first phase of the program's growth.

Molina Healthcare Appoints Terrisca Des Jardins Plan President for its Michigan Plan

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

“Terrisca’s commitment to improving community health and bringing all stakeholders to the table to find solutions makes her the right fit for this role,” said Dave Reynolds, executive vice president of regional health plans for Molina Healthcare.

Key Points: 
  • “Terrisca’s commitment to improving community health and bringing all stakeholders to the table to find solutions makes her the right fit for this role,” said Dave Reynolds, executive vice president of regional health plans for Molina Healthcare.
  • “We look forward to Terrisca building upon Molina’s 25-plus years of service to Michigan’s Medicaid recipients.”
    Des Jardins comes to Molina from the Center for Health and Research Transformation where she served as executive director.
  • She previously served as chief operating officer for the Physician Organization of Michigan Accountable Care Organization.
  • She holds a Master of Health Services Administration degree from the University of Michigan.

The MolinaCares Accord Supports Health Equity for Arab American Communities with $100,000 Grant

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Monday, October 17, 2022

The goal of the program is to improve health equity by increasing access to care.

Key Points: 
  • The goal of the program is to improve health equity by increasing access to care.
  • MolinaCares is committed to building stronger communities through improving peoples health and lives, said Carolyn Ingram, executive director of The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation.
  • We are excited to support this important partnership and look forward to the positive health outcomes as a result of this program.
  • A case manager, funded by the MolinaCares grant, will then focus on the top three priorities identified for improving health outcomes for each participant.

Molina Healthcare of Michigan Donates $100,000 for Flood Relief Efforts

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Friday, May 22, 2020

Molina Healthcare of Michigan (Molina) is responding to the catastrophic flooding in mid-Michigan with a $100,000 donation to the United Way of Midland County .

Key Points: 
  • Molina Healthcare of Michigan (Molina) is responding to the catastrophic flooding in mid-Michigan with a $100,000 donation to the United Way of Midland County .
  • Michiganians have endured difficult times in recent weeks, and we hope this donation will ease some burdens, said Christine Surdock, plan president of Molina Healthcare of Michigan.
  • The funds will support immediate relief efforts as Molina continues to provide trusted service for our members, providers, and communities.
  • Since 1997, Molina Healthcare of Michigan has been providing government-funded care for low-income individuals.

Molina Healthcare of Michigan and Partners to Give Thousands of New Coats to Area Residents at the HOPE Winter Coat Giveaway in Detroit

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Monday, October 28, 2019

Molina Healthcare is excited to host the HOPE Winter Coat Giveaway for the fourth year in a row with our phenomenal event partners in Detroit, said Christine Surdock, president of Molina Healthcare of Michigan.

Key Points: 
  • Molina Healthcare is excited to host the HOPE Winter Coat Giveaway for the fourth year in a row with our phenomenal event partners in Detroit, said Christine Surdock, president of Molina Healthcare of Michigan.
  • November 2 will be the culmination of hundreds of people, both employees and volunteers, who have collectively put thousands of hours behind the scenes to make the Molina HOPE Winter Coat Giveaway possible, and I couldnt be prouder of all their efforts and heart.
  • In addition to brand new coats and winter necessities for the entire family, event attendees can also enjoy refreshments, free haircuts, face painting, arts, crafts and more.
  • Since 1997, Molina Healthcare of Michigan has been providing government-funded care for low-income individuals.