WASHINGTON, June 8, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- The Foundation for Social Connection and "Far From
Alone," led by Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), will present
Conversations on Belonging, Connection, &
Wellbeing to take place during Global Loneliness Awareness
Week (June 13-17). The conversations
will take place on June
15th at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center
SVC 209-08 and feature the U.S.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy,
Today correspondent Jenna Bush
Hager, among other speakers.
Conversations on Belonging, Connection, &
Wellbeing offers premier thought-leaders, researchers, and
change-agents the opportunity to highlight social connection as
vital to one's health and wellbeing and offer solutions to
encourage a sense of belonging.
"The pandemic has exposed loneliness as a rising issue that so
many people face daily. Humana has a unique opportunity to
normalize this issue, raise awareness about its negative health
consequences and provide resources to help our loved ones increase
their social connectedness," said Andrew
Renda, M.D., MPH, Vice President, Bold Goal and Population
Health Strategy for Humana. "Together with the Foundation for
Social Connection and other industry leaders, Humana is taking
action through our "Far from Alone" public health awareness
campaign and national events to drive issue awareness and promote
policy change."
The event and conversation will take place in two segments, the
first a fireside chat hosted by Dr. Murthy and Jenna Bush Hager on the culture of belonging and
connection. The second conversation segment will feature
bipartisan congressional leaders, including Senator Tina Smith (D-MN). Attendees will have the
opportunity to view an excerpt of the film "All the Lonely People,"
a documentary on the impact of social isolation and hear from
panelists on philanthropy, science and equity on how these elements
relate to strengthening connection. This event is in conjunction
with the Coalition to End Social Isolation & Loneliness's
Virtual Advocacy Day on June
16th.
Register now to join the Foundation for Social Connection
and "Far From Alone" virtually or in Washington, D.C.
The Foundation for Social Connection's (F4SC) vision
is for all Americans to have the opportunities and evidence-based
support necessary to be socially engaged in society. F4SC engages
in education, increases public awareness, promotes innovative
research, and spurs the development and implementation of
evidence-based models that address social isolation and loneliness
and promote social connection.
"Far From Alone" is a public health awareness
campaign that raises awareness on loneliness and its health impacts
and provides resources to help people feel more socially connected.
"Far From Alone" brings together partners committed to improving
the mental health and wellness of others by increasing social
connectedness. In collaboration with a collective of partners, "Far
From Alone" will promote resources that increase social
connectedness and reduce feelings of loneliness.
Humana Inc. is committed to helping our millions of
medical and specialty members achieve their best health. Our
successful history in care delivery and health plan administration
is helping us create a new kind of integrated care with the power
to improve health and well-being and lower costs. Our efforts are
leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare,
families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities
at large.
To accomplish that, we support physicians and other health care
professionals as they work to deliver the right care in the right
place for their patients, our members. Our range of clinical
capabilities, resources and tools – such as in-home care,
behavioral health, pharmacy services, data analytics and wellness
solutions – combine to produce a simplified experience that makes
health care easier to navigate and more effective.
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