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Nursing DETROIT, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian in Michigan, a leading managed care organization in the state of Michigan and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, announced today a $1.1 million grant to the Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO), an integrated health and human service agency based in Detroit. The grant will support NSO's Medical Respite program, serving to increase access to health and recuperative care for individuals experiencing homelessness.
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- DETROIT, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian in Michigan , a leading managed care organization in the state of Michigan and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) and the Centene Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, announced today a $1.1 million grant to the Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO), an integrated health and human service agency based in Detroit.
- The grant will support NSO's Medical Respite program , serving to increase access to health and recuperative care for individuals experiencing homelessness.
- "Meridian and the Centene Foundation are proud to partner with NSO to improve health disparities for individuals experiencing homelessness," said Kelly McDonald, Meridian's senior director of population health and clinical operations.
- By investing in the Medical Respite program, Meridian and the Centene Foundation further their commitment to improving healthcare access for people experiencing homelessness, ensuring a healthier and more secure future for the Detroit community.
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Nursing DETROIT, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian in Michigan, a leading managed care organization in the state of Michigan and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced a partnership with the Wayne Mobile Health Unit (WMHU) to improve maternal and infant health and broadly support the WMHU's community outreach efforts to deliver preventative health services directly in neighborhoods, at homes and in workplaces.
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- The hope is the initiative will reduce maternal health mortality rates, which are disproportionately higher among Black and Hispanic women.
- "Meridian is pleased to collaborate with the Wayne Mobile Health Unit and our other partners to provide targeted services in an efficient way to urban and rural communities across Michigan," said Dr. Kay Judge, Meridian's Chief Medical Officer.
- Among pregnancy-related maternal deaths between 2015 and 2019, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services found more than 63% were preventable.
- "The Wayne Mobile Health Unit is incredibly grateful to the Centene Foundation for their substantial financial commitment," said Dr. Phillip Levy, Associate Vice President for Translational Science at Wayne State University and Director of the Wayne Mobile Health Unit.
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Meridian DETROIT, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian in Michigan, a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) and a leading health insurer providing quality, affordable coverage to Michigan residents, and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, announced today a $1.1 million funding commitment to social services agency Alternatives For Girls (AFG). The commitment will address the unique needs of girls and young women experiencing homelessness in Detroit through the development and furnishing of a 3,400 square foot early childhood education center that will open as part of the Dr. Maya Angelou Village (DMAV) in summer 2024.
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- DETROIT, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian in Michigan, a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) and a leading health insurer providing quality, affordable coverage to Michigan residents, and the Centene Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, announced today a $1.1 million funding commitment to social services agency Alternatives For Girls (AFG).
- The center will provide affordable, high-quality early education to children from birth to three years of age.
- AFG is focused on providing homeless, high-risk girls and young women with support, resources and the opportunities necessary to maintain stable housing and become economically independent.
- "At Meridian, we are deeply committed to strong partnerships that serve the whole person," said Meridian's Vice President of Population Health & Clinical Operations, Jill Howard.
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Monday, November 20, 2023
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Meridian DETROIT, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian, a Michigan‑based provider of government‑sponsored health plans and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced today it has partnered with the Envolve Vision Van to provide eye exams and eyeglasses at no costs to students in low-income urban and rural communities.
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- Meridian and the Envolve Vision Van kicked off the school-based mobile vision program in October at Greyhound Intermediate School in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, where 188 students received eye exams and prescriptions for 48 pairs of eyeglasses.
- In all, the van provided vision exams to 846 students at both schools and 179 eyeglass prescriptions.
- "The free vision screenings and glasses our students received from Meridian is an invaluable gift for our students.
- The project is supported through Centene, which owns Envolve Vision and offers the mobile vision van to provide vision screenings and eyeglasses to communities.
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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Meridian DETROIT, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian, a Michigan‑based provider of government‑sponsored health plans and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, hosted 30 students from Central High School this week in its downtown Detroit office to help solve a real-life business challenge to increase their career readiness and leadership skills.
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- They prepped the students on how to pitch their ideas to a panel of four judges from Meridian's executive leadership team.
- Meridian partnered with SuitUp, a nonprofit organization based in New York City, which connects companies and students to prepare them for life beyond the classroom.
- Meridian is located less than 10 miles from the school and this SuitUp competition provided students with a glimpse of what it would be like to work there one day.
- "The SuitUp community aims to provide equal opportunities for all students to thrive in the corporate world.
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Meridian DETROIT, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian, a Michigan‑based provider of government‑sponsored health plans and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame (PFHOF) hosted "Strong Youth Strong Communities" (SYSC) Summits at Lansing's Everett High School and Eastern High School on Tuesday, September 26. Led by Hall of Famers Darrell Green, Steve Hutchinson and Isaac Bruce, and former UNC Women's Basketball player Iman McFarland, SYSC is based on the premise that investing in today's youth can yield generational returns and positively impact current and future communities. The youth summits kicked off with remarks by Lansing Mayor Andy Schor and attracted more than 600 teens from both high schools.
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- The youth summits kicked off with remarks by Lansing Mayor Andy Schor and attracted more than 600 teens from both high schools.
- Michigan, like many other states, is experiencing an alarming surge of behavioral and mental health crisis among school-aged students.
- "Leadership skills are paramount no matter the endeavor that a young person tackles," said Pro Football Hall of Famer, Steve Hutchinson.
- "I am always excited to connect with our youth about how to lead, including taking ownership over mental health."
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Meridian Representatives from Meridian hosted an event in honor of No One Eats Alone® Day , created by the nonprofit Beyond Differences ™.
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- Representatives from Meridian hosted an event in honor of No One Eats Alone® Day , created by the nonprofit Beyond Differences ™.
- Several other youth organizations and schools have also signed up to participate in No One Eats Alone Day.
- Faith Redemption Center/SW MI AGAPE Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Youth Department joined thousands of community-based organizations and schools across the country that celebrated No One Eats Alone Day.
- Faith Redemption has been a community-based partner with Meridian for three years and regularly hosts community health fairs and other events.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Meridian DETROIT, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian and its community partners have teamed up to help Michigan families enjoy a holiday meal together and provide gifts for children in need.
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- This year, Meridian is partnering with the Salvation Army in Benton Harbor, Michigan to provide Christmas meals for up to 700 participating families.
- "That's why Meridian wants to help ensure we're supporting the needs of our communities this holiday season."
- To help address food insecurity in these counties this holiday season, Meridian donated to Gleaners Community Food Bank in Detroit and Holiday Hope in Flint, which held a holiday party in November for 100 youth.
- Meridian of Michigan provides government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex medical needs primarily through Medicaid (Meridian), Medicare Advantage (Wellcare), Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MeridianComplete), and the Health Insurance Marketplace (Ambetter from Meridian).
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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Meridian DETROIT, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace in Michigan runs from Nov. 1, 2022, through Jan. 15, 2023. This year, Ambetter from Meridian is available in 32 counties, including locations such as Detroit, Grand Rapids, and more, offering a variety of health insurance plans that are among the most affordable in the state.
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- This year, Ambetter from Meridian is available in 32 counties, including locations such as Detroit, Grand Rapids, and more, offering a variety of health insurance plans that are among the most affordable in the state.
- Ambetter from Meridian offers quality care, convenient services, and valuable rewards to help make health insurance fit within peoples' lives.
- Meridian has been serving Michigan since 1997 and currently protects more than 640,000 members across its Medicaid, Medicare and Ambetter plans.
- Below is a full list of counties in which Ambetter from Meridian will be offered:
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Medicaid Graham has served Meridian since November 2013 and has held multiple leadership roles within the organization, including her most recent position as Chief Operating Officer.
Key Points:
- Graham has served Meridian since November 2013 and has held multiple leadership roles within the organization, including her most recent position as Chief Operating Officer.
- "Patty's extensive leadership has been instrumental in the success of our Meridian plan in Michigan," said Dave Thomas, Executive Vice President, Markets for Centene, Meridian's parent company.
- Graham brings nearly 20 years of experience in Medicaid and government-sponsored programs, specifically serving the Michigan community since 2010.
- Meridian of Michigan provides government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex medical needs primarily through Medicaid (Meridian), Medicare Advantage (Wellcare), Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MeridianComplete), and the Health Insurance Marketplace (Ambetter from Meridian).
