The Cigna Foundation announced this week its commitment to Community Health Navigation.
The company committed $2 million in World of Difference grants focused on nonprofits that assist children, minorities and other at-risk individuals to navigate health care and social services systems.
“The Cigna Foundation recognizes that the future health care system must integrate with social services to address needs beyond the traditional scope of medical care," Executive Director David Figliuzzi said. "Through our nonprofit partners, we’re providing trusted sources to help individuals access the full range of services they need to enjoy better health. The foundation’s goal, over time, is to help build health navigation models that communities everywhere can use to maximize health equity for their people.”
Cigna Foundation is focused on connecting personal health with community health. The goals include reducing emergency room use for non-emergency medical care. Food, housing and transportation needs are also identified as part of the foundation's emphasis on health equity.
The 2016 Community Health Navigation grants awarded include Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Community Solutions of Hartford; La Clinica del Pueblo, Washington D.C.; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago; and Siloam Family Health Center, Nashville. More grants will be announced in 2016 and 2017.
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