MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cigna and the Cigna Foundation are contributing $140,000 to the
Methodist Healthcare Foundation and the Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Foundation in Memphis to expand the availability of housing for families
with critically ill children, and improve access to behavioral health
care.
“We help children, adults and families stay connected to each other and
to community support networks, and that is even more important during a
health challenge, when trusted connections can make a big difference,”
said Susan Stith, executive director, Cigna Foundation. “We welcome the
opportunity to partner with organizations who are providing
community-based support and services to help people have peace of mind
so they are better able to care for themselves and the people around
them.”
Cigna is contributing $90,000 to enable Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Foundation to help complete the recent expansion of the FedExFamilyHouse
that tripled the size of the facility so more families with critically
ill children have access to housing near the hospital. The facility is a
welcoming place for many families receiving care, and helps them focus
on their child instead of housing.
Additionally, a Cigna Foundation grant of $50,000 to the Methodist
Healthcare Dennis H. Jones Living Well Network will be used to help
reduce the stigma associated with mental health conditions and improve
access to care and resources for people who are considered medically
underserved in North Memphis.
“This generous support from Cigna and the Cigna Foundation will help
further our commitment to providing quality, patient-centered care to
our patients and families at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare,” said
Michael Ugwueke, president and CEO, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare.
“Cigna has been a generous philanthropic partner of our work and
mission, and we are grateful for their continued support.”
Cigna and the Cigna Foundation have worked closely with Methodist Le
Bonheur Healthcare since 2005. Past projects include measuring the
impact of interventions on heart failure, improving patient and health
care provider communication to enhance diabetes treatment, supporting a
hospice residence and funding a community health navigator to reduce
emergency room use and improve health outcomes.
“Cigna is proud to support Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and their
efforts to expand the essential services they provide to the community,”
said Greg Allen, MidSouth market president, Cigna. “We look forward to
continuing to work closely with Michael and the Methodist Le Bonheur
team to advance their important work.”
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company
dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those
we serve. Cigna delivers choice, predictability, affordability and
access to quality care through integrated capabilities and connected,
personalized solutions that advance whole person health. All products
and services are provided exclusively by or through operating
subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life
Insurance Company, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Life
Insurance Company of North America, Cigna Life Insurance Company of New
York, Express Scripts companies or their affiliates. Such products and
services include an integrated suite of health services, such as
medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental
benefits, and other related products including group life, accident and
disability insurance.
Cigna maintains sales capability in over 30 countries and jurisdictions,
and has more than 160 million customer relationships throughout the
world. To learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow
us on Facebook or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
About the Cigna Foundation
The Cigna Foundation, founded in 1962, is a private foundation funded by
contributions from Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI) and its subsidiaries. The
Cigna Foundation supports organizations sharing its commitment to
enhancing the health of individuals and families, and the well-being of
their communities, with a special focus on those communities where Cigna
employees live and work.
Contacts
Holly Fussell
423-304-9128
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