The food relief event is part of an initiative
to address the social determinants of health associated with food
insecurity
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LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambetter from Sunshine Health in
collaboration with the Miami Dolphins came together to address food
insecurity in South Florida and
distribute food to local families in need on Wednesday, Feb. 14.
Volunteers from both organizations served over 500 meals from
the Miami Dolphins Community Restaurant Program presented by Amazon
and Drinksonme 305, to residents at Mount Pisgah Seventh Day
Adventist Church in Miami Gardens.
Residents also received a meal box that included a variety of fresh
meat, produce and pantry staples.
"We are grateful for our longstanding partnership with Ambetter
and our shared commitment to impacting the South Florida community. Together we are supporting
local families by easing their financial strain as we provide meals
to residents in Miami Gardens,"
said Miami Dolphins Vice President of Community Affairs
Kim Miller.
This food relief event is part of Ambetter from Sunshine
Health's larger initiative to promote better health outcomes and
reduce social determinants of health (SDOH), which are barriers
that can impact a person's ability to engage in the healthcare
support they need to live healthier lives. For example, food
insecurity, homelessness, job loss, education, and social
isolation.
"We know that food insecurity is associated with poor health
outcomes, including higher odds of chronic disease and mental
illness," said Nathan Landsbaum, CEO
of Sunshine Health. "Ambetter is committed to combating these
issues through community outreach and education to help Floridians
get and stay healthy. We are grateful to the Miami Dolphins for
teaming up with us to support the South
Florida community."
Ambetter assists Florida
communities with programs that reduce the impact of SDOH by
partnering with more than 600 community groups that help
support the social safety net.
- The health plan's Community Resource Database connects anyone
in need with community resources and support programs.
- Floridians can also call the Community Connections Help Line at
1-866-775-2192 to be connected with local resources.
- Learn more about the health plan's community support at
SunshineHealth.com/supporting-florida-communities.html.
Ambetter from Sunshine Health is a product offered by wholly
owned subsidiaries of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) which
provide insurance to under-insured and uninsured populations
through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace. For more
information on Ambetter from Sunshine Health, visit
Ambetter.Sunshinehealth.com or call 1-877-687-1169 (Relay Florida
1-800-955-8770).
About Sunshine Health
Headquartered in Broward County and with offices across the
state, Sunshine Health is among the largest healthcare plans in
Florida. Offering coordinated care
and a network of support for our members, Sunshine Health is
transforming the health of the community, one person at a time. It
offers government-sponsored managed care through Medicaid, Long
Term Care, the Health Insurance Marketplace (Ambetter), and
Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans (Wellcare). Its
specialty plans include the Child Welfare Specialty Plan serving
children in or adopted from the state's Child Welfare system; the
Serious Mental Illness Specialty Plan for people living with
serious mental illness; and the Children's Medical Services Health
Plan, operated by Sunshine Health on behalf of the Florida
Department of Health for children and adolescents with special
healthcare needs. Sunshine Health is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise that is
committed to helping people live healthier lives.
For more information, visit SunshineHealth.com or follow us on
Facebook and Twitter @SunHealthFL.
About the Miami Dolphins:
The Miami Dolphins, owned by
Chairman of the Board & Managing General Partner Stephen M.
Ross, are the oldest major-league professional sports franchise in
the state of Florida, having
joined the NFL as part of the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. The
organization has played in five Super Bowls, winning championships
following the 1972 (VII) and 1973 (VIII) seasons. The franchise
also has won five conference championships and 13 division
championships. The Dolphins play home games at Hard Rock Stadium
and train at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens. A steward of the South Florida community, the Dolphins have raised
more than $64 million for cancer
research through the Dolphins Challenge Cancer, impacted more than
60,000 youth players and coaches through the Junior Dolphins
program and have improved relationships and fostered understanding
of more than 100 organizations through the FOOTBALL UNITES™
program. For more information, visit Dolphins.com.
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