Health
Health is a basic need, impacting every aspect of a person's daily life.
A child with a toothache is unable to concentrate in school and succeed. A family without health insurance is often overwhelmed to the point of bankruptcy by the financial burdens of an illness. Seniors without prescription assistance have to make frightening decisions on which medicine they can afford and which ones they will go without. The costs of these issues filter down to all of us.
United Way is working nationally to increase by one-third the number of youth and adults who are healthy and avoid risky behaviors.
Here in the tri-state region, United Way is leading efforts to improve the health of children, adults and seniors by focusing on prevention, education and improved access to healthcare.
United Way in the Tri-State Region
United Way is leading efforts to improve the health of children, adults and seniors by helping them lower their risk profile.
United Way's Healthy Start for Kids initiative helps our children and youth receive the healthcare they need to staty healthy and thrive.
- United Way helps youth in Westchester and Putnam Counties access affordable health care services designed specifically to meet their needs. Through this program, youth receive counseling, access to doctors and clinics, and activities designed specifically for those with mental health challenges.
Our Healthy Living initiative helps adults and seniors improve their overall health and lead healthy lives.
- United Way HIV/AIDS assistance and support programs help people living with HIV/AIDS obtain proper medical treatment, remain employed and keep their housing. These services enable patients to maintain their independence throughout their ordeal.
- Underserved communities on Long Island can receive dental care from United Way's Mobile Dental Van. The van offers basic dental services as well as surgical procedures to those who lack of medical and dental insurance.
- Seniors in the tri-state region receive transportation to doctor appointments, meals delivered to their home and activities designed to reduce isolation and increase socialization. By delivering these services, United Way and its partners help seniors stay in their homes and remain independent for as long as possible.
- Residents in Harlem benefit from United Way's Breast Health Awareness Initiative, which educates patients about the importance of breast health and provides them with testing and treatment for breast cancer. Program partners also advocate for improved awareness and practices around breast health.
