Health Care Service Corporation’s 2017 Social Responsibility Report Demonstrates Commitment to Members and Communities in Action
"We live our values every workday as a partner in the health and well-being of our members," said
In
"We recognize that despite our efforts, health insurance is still unattainable for many in our communities," said Farran. "We need to build on our history of protecting individuals and helping them to be their best."
The company's ability to make a positive impact in the lives of its members and local communities is driven by its employees' dedication to serve. Commemorating the 10-year anniversary of
One of the key vehicles to mobilize
- positively impacting more than 1.2 million children through improved food security, increased physical activity, enhanced disease prevention and management and promotion of safe environments;
- donating
$2 million dollars and delivering more than 10,000 supplies to support disaster relief efforts in theGulf Coast andHouston area following Hurricane Harvey; and - providing more than 200,000 children annually, including more than 20,000 children in 2017, with creative playspaces in collaboration with KaBOOM!,® a national nonprofit dedicated to saving play for America's children.
HCSC recently celebrated its 100th KaBOOM! playspace, providing children with safe places that engage their imaginations and encourage heart-healthy exercise.
Through Healthy Kids Healthy Families,
- The company launched a pilot program with eight federally-qualified health centers in
Illinois andTexas to increase diabetic retinopathy screenings.HCSC donated handheld digital cameras to the health centers, supporting 800 screenings. HCSC worked with theAmerican Lung Association to expand the Enhancing Care for Children with Asthma project to raise awareness for the early prevention and detection of chronic pulmonary obstruction disease. The two organizations also collaborated on disaster relief efforts, including distributing air filters to schools inMontana that were affected by the wildfires and educating families inTexas that were affected by Hurricane Harvey on the increased respiratory risks of excessive exposure to mold. In 2017, theEnvironmental Protection Agency awardedHCSC with the National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management.
Currently, 61 percent of management positions are held by women, and 30 percent of executives are represented by people of color. For these efforts, among many others,
- Ranked #2 on DiversityMBA 50 Out Front List
Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality
Also in recognition of
To learn more about how
About
View original content with multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/health-care-service-corporations-2017-social-responsibility-report-demonstrates-commitment-to-members-and-communities-in-action-300638497.html
SOURCE
Moses Lake School District mulling school safety reporting app
Solo 401(k) Plan Overtakes the SEP IRA as Most Popular Plan for the Self-Employed in 2018, According to IRA Financial Group Report
Advisor News
Annuity News
Health/Employee Benefits News
Life Insurance News