Meridian Health Plan of Illinois Awards more than $850,000 in Health Happens Here Grants™ in the First Half of 2024
Summary
Health Happens Here Grants provide funds for local organizations throughout Illinois to close care gaps and address the health-related social needs of Meridian members and the community. "These grants provide funds to local organizations throughout Illinois to help Meridian members and the community access high quality, culturally sensitive services. The mobile mammography tomosynthesis (3D) van allows Meridian and Roseland to meet people where they are by bringing screening services onsite to community-based groups, nonprofits, churches, clinics, and other local organizations.Southern Illinois University College of Medicines Office of DEI $125,000 awardFunding will expand on the impact of a previous micro-grant from Meridian that supports projects at Southern Illinois University School of Medicines (SIUSOM) Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The Outlets vision is to become the hub of youth development in the region focusing on mentoring, access to social emotional learning, family support, healthy eating and training others who work with local area young men and boys. This award will support their cultural outreach and events for the 2nd half of 2024, such as back to school campaigns, Hispanic Heritage Month Fair, Community Closet, Meet and Great with Santa, and Latin Party Night.Greater All Nations Tabernacle (GANT) - $10,000 awardGANT Senior Luncheon program provides a monthly get-together at the Springfield Salvation Army for area seniors 55 years and over to experience a no-cost meal, health and wellness education, and social/emotional interaction with peers.