Elevance Health brings together the concepts of elevate and advance, exemplified by our bold purpose of improving the health of humanity. We are a health company dedicated to making real progress toward improving the health of the people and communities we serve.
Ideas That Explore How to Elevate and Advance Health
Elevance Health Impact
A Conversation With Dr. Kofi Essel on Why Food as Medicine Matters to Elevance HealthAccess to nutritious food is an important social driver that affects health. ‘Access’ means a person has the money to pay for nutritious food, the transportation to a store that sells it, and the tools and skills to prepare and serve it. It’s one of several health-related social needs that, when addressed, can influence health as much as exercise frequency, tobacco use or blood pressure.
A Whole Health Story
Three Ways Substance Use Disorder Treatment Practice Rules Are EvolvingRules and guidelines governing medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders are evolving as the conditions themselves are better understood. Even though research clearly shows medication-assisted treatment helps improve long-term recovery and reduce overdoses, misunderstandings and skepticism exist, even in the medical community.
A Community Health Story
Why Is Community Health Important?People may not realize how much the health of their community impacts their own health, including how long they may live. The difference in life expectancy between two communities located within miles of each other can be great, from 10 years to over 25 years. How can two locations so close to each other drive such a difference? Community health is a big part of the answer.
Elevance Health Impact
Linda Rousseau: Addressing Member Inquiries With Exceptional Compassion and CareAs a customer care manager for Elevance Health-affiliated plans, Linda Rousseau cares for members by managing a team that compassionately handles member inquiries and helps them understand their health plan benefits. For 17 years, she's led by example, both in the workplace and in the community.
A Whole Health Story
Accessibility for People With Disabilities Helps EveryoneWhen the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990, it opened the door to better accessibility for people with disabilities. It also improved everyday life for everyone.
Community Health
Community health plays a more important role in our lives than most of us realize. Our whole health is heavily influenced by those around us in many ways. When people have access to green space and public transportation, nearby stores with nutritious food, and the support of neighbors — both community and individual health benefit.
A Community Health Story
How Community Involvement Affects Health
A neighborhood baby shower; a weekly card game among retirees; a training session for a 5K walk. These might seem like unrelated moments in daily life, but each represents a distinct connection to community.
These and all communities have something in common: They offer a sense of belonging and connection with others. Community involvement can also have health benefits.
The most top-of-mind community may be the neighborhood or city where you live. The true definition of community goes far beyond geography. People with diverse characteristics and experiences also can belong to communities based on social ties, common perspectives or interests, or demographics.
Being engaged in communities can elevate a person’s whole health. When we more deeply understand individual and community needs, opportunities, and successes, we can build connections that support health."
Elevance Health Chief Health Officer