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YMCA of Metro Atlanta Receives Inaugural Heart of the Community Award

CareSource honors Y for impactful community programs

 

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is a recipient of CareSource’s inaugural Heart of the Community Awards. The honor is given to an organization that strives to provide access to services for CareSource members and the community at large.

“CareSource provides innovative health and life services to all, and we’re honored to be recognized for programs that strengthen communities and improve the health and well-being of metro Atlantans,” said Lauren Koontz, president and CEO of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. “Our goal is to ensure every individual has access to essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.”

CareSource, one of the nation’s largest Medicaid managed care plans, is a nationally recognized industry leader in providing member-centric health care coverage. The Y currently supports more than 5,000 CareSource families per year. Through CareSource, YMCA of Metro Atlanta memberships are subsidized, and families have access to Y programming, including hunger relief, adult and youth sports, camps and more.

“The YMCA of Metro Atlanta has been one of our most engaged partners in Atlanta,” said Taura White, senior director, Population Health at CareSource. “We’re pleased to celebrate the Y’s meaningful programs and our collaboration.”

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About the YMCA of Metro Atlanta

For more than 160 years the YMCA of Metro Atlanta has been impacting lives and strengthening communities. As Atlanta has grown, the YMCA has also evolved to meet the changing needs of our community. Well-thought-out planning, while engaging stakeholders at various levels, provides the backdrop for sustainable change and positive impact at the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. By providing impactful services and support networks, and building bridges between people from all backgrounds, the Y has maintained its relevance, helping to create stronger, more cohesive communities for all. https://ymcaatlanta.org/

 

About CareSource

CareSource is a nonprofit, nationally recognized managed care organization with over 2.3 million members. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, since its founding in 1989, CareSource administers one of the largest Medicaid managed care plans in the U.S. The organization offers health insurance, including Medicaid, Health Insurance Marketplace and Medicare products. As a mission-driven organization, CareSource is transforming health care with innovative programs that address the social determinants of health, health equity, prevention and access to care.