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We had some very hungry caterpillars at our recent Toddler Tuesday event at the Grand Central Mall in Parkersburg!  A large crowd showed up for our roll-and-read event, complete with crafts, activities, and of course healthy snacks for our young families! Toddler Tuesday events are an important way we help connect families to community resources and activities to promote resiliency and literacy for our little ones. We hope to see you at the next Toddler Tuesday at the Grand Central Mall on Tuesday, July 2nd.

Excited to share that we had an amazing time at the Parkersburg Library Fest! The grand celebration featured community organizations, vendors, and delightful entertainment, making it an incredible start to the summer season. Our Health Promotion Consultant was on-site providing essential safety education. Did you know how sunglasses can protect from cataracts? Attendees also learned about the importance of wearing helmets and life jackets. Here's to a safe, fun-filled, and educated summer. Thanks to everyone who made it happen!

For over 20 years, UniCare has been committed to developing innovations to better serve members, no matter where they are in the state. UniCare partnered with the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority to develop the field-based Community Paramedicine program, which combines telephonic case management with in-home outreach. Our partnership successfully engaged 84% of identified members, leading directly to improved health outcomes by connecting members with ongoing primary care, social support, and care coordination.

Join us on May 30th for mental health resources and support!

Did you know that breast cancer is the most common cancer among West Virginia women, making up almost 25% of all female cancers? UniCare partners with Bonnie’s Bus, a mobile mammography unit from the West Virginia University Cancer Institute, to provide breast cancer screenings in rural areas across the state of West Virginia. Visit this website to see when Bonnie's Bus will be visiting an area near you. #NationalWomensHealthWeek

Extremely proud of the work that the UniCareWV team has accomplished to address opioid use disorder in West Virginia. In partnership with Elevance Health Public Policy Institute, we have released a report that summarizes the results we have seen around reduced rates of overdose, self-harm, and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome through integration of behavioral and physical healthcare. Read more about the results here. https://lnkd.in/gknwVmqX

Mental health plays a huge role in one’s overall health. Some may be silently struggling so remember, it’s okay to not be okay. This month and every month it’s always a good idea to check in with those you love.

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 337,000 adults in West Virginia have a mental health condition - which is more than seven times the population of Charleston. UniCare is dedicated to addressing the physical and behavioral health of all our members by offering a wide range of targeted interventions, education, and enhanced access to care. Find more tools and resources here: Behavioral health (unicare.com)

I was honored to be recognized in this year's class of the WV Executive Magazine Health Care Hall of Fame. This is a true testament to the work that the UniCareWV team has been doing for the past 20 years to care for folks in our state and bring solutions to the health care delivery system. Thank you to WV Executive and the UniCare team!