IMPROVING PEOPLE'S HEALTH

United Way of Greater Duluth is supporting increased access to healthcare services and benefits to improve the health status of uninsured and under-insured people through:

Increasing access to physical, mental and dental services and benefits for uninsured or underinsured peoplencrease the percent of people gaining access to physical, mental and dental health services and benefits.

Facts:
Limited access to health care compromises the health status of low-income people and results in unnecessary costs to the health care system. Access to physical, mental and dental health care is limited by cost, lack of insurance and lack of reliable transportation.

The work we do:
Through strategic advocacy, financial investment, volunteer programs, collaborations, and education campaigns, we:

• Increase access to physical, mental and dental health care for people who are without health insurance.
• Develop a strong network of health care providers to improve the availability of and access to preventative and restorative dental care for uninsured and underinsured people.
• Support programs that address smoking and tobacco use.

Our Impact Areas:
Fostering Successful Children & Youth
Improving People's Health
Promoting Financial Stability & Independence
Ensuring a Strong Network of Basic Human Services