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Ray Dalio Donates $50 Million to Fight Health-Care Injustice

October 13, 2020

(Bloomberg) — Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio is giving $50 million to New York-Presbyterian Hospital to fund a center dedicated to health equity and justice, at a time when the Covid pandemic has underlined the stark racial disparities in the U.S.

The Dalio Center for Health Justice, a research and advocacy organization, will focus on reducing differences in access to quality health care that overwhelmingly affect communities of color, New York-Presbyterian and Dalio Philanthropies said in a statement.

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The hospitalization rate from Covid among Black and Hispanic individuals has outnumbered that of Whites and non-Hispanics by a factor of at least 4.6, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The death rate of Blacks has been more than twice that of Whites.

“Access to equal health care and equal education are fundamental requirements of a

Nurse who traveled to treat COVID-19 patients donates her kidney to toddler

October 9, 2020

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Taylor Pikkarainen, a traveling nurse, spent over two months this spring on assignment in New Jersey helping to save the lives of patients with COVID-19.

Pikkarainen, 27, then returned to her home state of Minnesota to save the life of a young boy by donating her kidney.

“It just feels really great that he’s healthy and happy,” Pikkarainen told “Good Morning America” of Bodie, who will turn 2 in December. “It’s amazing and I’m very, very grateful.”

PHOTO: Taylor Pikkarainen, 27, poses with Bodie Hall, 20 months, to whom she donated a kidney. — Taylor Pikkarainen, 27, poses with Bodie Hall, 20 months, to whom she donated a kidney.

Taylor Pikkarainen, 27, poses with Bodie Hall, 20 months, to whom she donated a kidney.

Pikkarainen found out about Bodie’s need for a kidney earlier this year through her sister-in-law, who is a close friend of Bodie’s mom, Gloria Hall.

Bodie was born with congenital nephrotic syndrome, a life-threatening condition that causes your body to discharge too much

UW Health donates child care equipment, hand sanitizer to community groups

October 7, 2020

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October 6, 2020 10:49 AM

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Posted: October 6, 2020 10:49 AM

MADISON, Wis. — UW Health has donated childcare equipment that was used from the temporary childcare center it supported with UnityPoint Health-Meriter and Epic Systems Corp.

A release said they’ve donated 35 beds and 50 mattresses to YWCA; four strollers, four highchairs, 16 pack and plays and baby/child safety products to Today Not Tomorrow; two car seats to Meadowood Health Partnership; and four children’s tables and 16 children’s chairs to One City Schools. They will also donate seven toddler tables and 39 toddler chairs will also be donated.

UW Health has also donated 282 gallons of hand sanitizer over the past several weeks. Recipients include the Ho-Chunk Nation, Latino Health Council, Porchlight Inc., Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness, Hmong Institute, Meadowood Health Partnership and Sauk Prairie Healthcare. Sauk Prairie gave sanitizer to local schools and long-term care

Philanthropist Donates $5 Million to Hoag to Expand Breast Center

October 5, 2020

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NEWPORT BEACH, CA —During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced a $5 million gift to Hoag Breast Center in Newport Beach from renowned Orange County philanthropist Sue Gross. The donation will expand the scope of services at the center.

“Many women I have known have bravely faced breast cancer, including my mother and two sisters,” Gross said in making her gift from the Sue J. Gross Foundation. “I’m proud to be able to make this gift in all of their honors. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and my wish is that this contribution will serve as a beacon of hope for all women battling this disease, and also as a reminder that we can never stop advancing the treatments available and the search to finally find a cure.”

In appreciation of her significant gift, Hoag is renaming the center in Newport Beach, the Sue J. Gross

Dignity Health Donates $282,000 To Project Roomkey

October 2, 2020

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Sonora, CA — Calaveras County has received a sizeable donation to help continue its program that assists homeless residents during the time of COVID-19.

In addition to sheltering homeless residents who are exposed, or at high risk, for coronavirus, the county-operated program offers clients housing-focused case management. It helps them identify the barriers they face and create a plan to achieve housing stability.

Dignity Health is donating a $282,000 grant to the program to allow it to continue for at least six more months.

“In Calaveras County, we’ve seen remarkable success in protecting the capacity of our local healthcare system by helping people experiencing homelessness to care for themselves, thus reducing unnecessary hospitalizations,” said Doug Archer, Mark Twain Medical Center president and CEO.

“We know that social distancing is an effective prevention measure, but this isn’t always possible for people who don’t have

Ideal Living Donates 200 Air Purifiers to St. Mary’s Center in Oakland, CA

October 2, 2020

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SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ideal Living, a direct-to-consumer health and wellness company from Los Angeles, and makers of AirDoctor Pro air purifiers, recently donated 200 air purifiers to St. Mary’s Center, a non-profit organization in Oakland, CA, serving at risk seniors and pre-school children.

The need for clean air and air purification has become urgent across all American communities in the time of COVID-19. However, in the Bay Area, as wildfires continue to rage, air quality worsens each day, heightening the need for air purification especially in low income and homeless communities.

As hundreds of requests pour in from across the Bay Area, with the list growing each day, St. Mary’s Center, is assisting local distributing centers to deliver air purifiers to struggling families impacted by the wildfires.

Says Janny Castillo, Director of Community Outreach and Services: “Within hours after their

Associa Donates 100,000 Meals to North American Food Banks Through The Great Giveback Charitable Initiative

September 30, 2020

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Dallas, TX, Sept. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Associa, the industry’s largest community management company, recently donated more than 100,000 meals to those in need through its Great Giveback—Give Food, Give Hope company-wide food drive.

Associa’s Great Giveback is a yearly endeavor that encourages and facilitates Associa employees in expanding the company’s commitment to building stronger communities and supporting neighbors. In previous years, Associa team members have dedicated their time to serving a variety of organizations and community projects, including the Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity, Meals-on-Wheels, and many more. For this year’s Great Giveback, team members across all Associa branch locations united to collect donations for a coordinated food-drive effort.

Associa knows that hunger and food insecurity pose challenges for communities across North America. According to data collected by Move for Hunger, 40 million Americans are food insecure and rely on 200 food banks that serve 63,000 affiliated pantries

Associa Donates 100,000 Meals to North American Food Banks Through The Great Giveback …

September 30, 2020

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Dallas, TX, Sept. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Associa, the industry’s largest community management company, recently donated more than 100,000 meals to those in need through its Great Giveback—Give Food, Give Hope company-wide food drive.

Associa’s Great Giveback is a yearly endeavor that encourages and facilitates Associa employees in expanding the company’s commitment to building stronger communities and supporting neighbors. In previous years, Associa team members have dedicated their time to serving a variety of organizations and community projects, including the Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity, Meals-on-Wheels, and many more. For this year’s Great Giveback, team members across all Associa branch locations united to collect donations for a coordinated food-drive effort.

Associa knows that hunger and food insecurity pose challenges for communities across North America. According to data collected by Move for Hunger, 40 million Americans are food insecure and rely on 200 food banks that serve 63,000 affiliated

Local Health Plan Donates Campus Benches to Community Organizations

September 29, 2020

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — A designated space, even as simple as a bench, offers a place to share, connect, converse, pause, or rest. Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) recognizes the need for these designated spaces in community centers and has donated a total of 28 campus benches between Riverside’s Teen Challenge Center and San Bernardino’s Inland Empire Job Corps.

After previously partnering with the Teen Challenge Center and Inland Empire Job Corps at community events, IEHP’s Facilities Team wanted to support the organization’s commitment to the Inland Empire by providing benches for their campuses.

“We are a nonprofit organization that helps men deal with Controlling substance abuse,” said Steve Peak, Teen Challenge Center Maintenance Supervisor. “These benches will be placed throughout the property to give the men a place to sit, so that they can read their Bible, do their homework, or sit in

UnitedHealthcare Donates $1 Million to Support Food Security and Housing Programs Offered by Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada

September 29, 2020

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UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, announced today it will contribute $1 million to Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada (CCSN) over the next three years to provide vital support to their Meals on Wheels program and Renewing Hope Program for Men.

CCSN will use the funds to provide up to 300 seniors with food deliveries, decreasing the current wait list and increasing food security across Clark County. UnitedHealthcare’s donation will also be used to support the operation of the Renewing Hope Program for Men, which supports homeless men with a desire to gain self-sufficiency.

“Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada proudly serves thousands in need in our community, and we are grateful and humbled by the support of our local donors in order to sustain these invaluable services,” said Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada President and CEO

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