Humana, Papa & Uber Health Join Industry Leaders to Remind Public They’re “Far from Alone” in Combatting Loneliness & S...
May 08 2020 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Alongside NASA-funded Translational Research
Institute for Space Health and the Coalition to End Social
Isolation and Loneliness, leading organizations seek to increase
understanding and highlight solutions to combat negative health
effects amidst public health crisis
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), in partnership with Uber Health, Papa,
Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness, and the
NASA-funded Translational Research Institute for Space Health
(TRISH) today announced the launch of “Far from Alone” – a public
health awareness campaign to address health-related social needs
and promote understanding of loneliness and social isolation,
issues that are exacerbated by the Coronavirus pandemic.
“Loneliness and social isolation are growing public health
concerns, especially among older Americans. Because of social
distancing efforts to manage the spread of COVID-19, millions of
people are experiencing the effects of isolation for the first
time,” said William Shrank, MD, MPHS, Humana’s Chief Medical and
Corporate Affairs Officer. “What many may not realize is loneliness
can cause serious health issues long term. Together with other
industry leaders, Far from Alone will drive awareness of the issue
and highlight resources and interventions.”
Over time, the effects of loneliness and social isolation may
have negative mental health and neurological consequences, and they
are associated with worsening health-related quality of life,
increased mortality and other poor health outcomes. For example,
research has shown lonely seniors may have an increased risk of
Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, depression and stroke.1,2
“A person’s health encompasses much more than doctor’s visits
and medications. It includes access to food and exercise, education
and financial stability, and – especially during times like these –
socialization and community engagement,” said Lauren Steingold,
Head of Strategic Initiatives at Uber Health. “At Uber Health, we
recognize how important access to transportation is for enabling
positive long-term health outcomes. With Far from Alone, we look
forward to addressing the transportation needs of those who are
socially isolated and collaborating with our partners to better
support our most vulnerable communities.”
“The negative effects of loneliness and isolation are now a
reality for many, and these social issues can have an impact on a
person’s physical health,” said Andrew Parker, Founder & CEO of
Papa. “Papa is proud to partner with Humana and others in this
program to spread awareness across the country to support older
adults and families, especially during these unprecedented
times.”
The program further leverages partner organizations’ depth of
research and expertise in social determinants of health, or the
environmental conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work
and age. Far from Alone partners encourage consumers, healthcare
professionals and community leaders to use and share the
educational materials available on the campaign website,
FarfromAlone.com, which links to resources including:
- In-depth toolkits explaining the differences between loneliness
and social isolation, associated health effects, and how to combat
them
- Shareable content and infographics offering practical tips and
ideas to stay connected during physical distancing
- Opportunities to join the #FarfromAlone conversation on social
media
For more information on Far from Alone, or to find resources to
help combat loneliness and social isolation, visit
FarfromAlone.com.
About Humana
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.
More information regarding Humana is available to investors via
the Investor Relations page of the company’s web site at
www.humana.com, including copies of:
- Annual reports to stockholders
- Securities and Exchange Commission filings
- Most recent investor conference presentations
- Quarterly earnings news releases and conference calls
- Calendar of events
- Corporate Governance information
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1 Humana Population Health, 2020 2 JAMA, "Loneliness and Risk of
Heart Disease," 2016
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