WELLESLEY, Mass., Feb. 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. is re-launching its grant program in
2024 as the Sun Life Health Access grant program, aligning with the
company's commitment to broadening access to care for underserved
communities. Initially launched in 2016 as Team Up Against
Diabetes, Sun Life's grant program focuses on community
organizations addressing diabetes health complications, management,
and prevention, as well as nutrition and fitness. Under the Health
Access grant program, Sun Life will expand funding consideration to
include initiatives on oral health care and disease prevention,
aligning with the philanthropic programming of DentaQuest, which is
the largest Medicaid dental benefits provider by membership in the
U.S. and which became a part of the Sun Life U.S. family in
2022.
Sun Life is committed to broadening access to healthcare and
services through its products and via its community outreach and
philanthropy. Many communities lack access to regular dental care
and can experience poor oral health and other health complications
as a result, including diabetes. Diabetes also disproportionately
impacts underserved communities and can lead to more severe medical
conditions, such as cardiovascular and kidney disease.
"We are pleased to rebrand our grant program around the concept
of health access, because removing obstacles helps people get the
care they need to experience better health outcomes for themselves
and their families," said Dan
Fishbein, M.D., president, Sun Life U.S. "Adding oral health
to the grant program recognizes its important role in overall
health and our mission to bring oral health care to all as a
leading dental benefits provider in the U.S. Diabetes, which
continues to be a widespread issue in America, remains a key focus
as well. We look forward to continuing to support community
organizations around the country in their efforts to provide
critical health services to those in need."
The Health Access grant program gives Sun Life the opportunity
to engage directly with non-profit organizations that offer a
variety of health services, from community farmers markets
providing nutritious food, to clinics providing medical diabetes
intervention or oral health services. Since launching its grant
program in 2016, Sun Life has given more than $2 million to organizations around the country
and has helped provide access to health programs for thousands of
individuals and families.
Applications for the Sun Life Health Access grant program are
now open through April 19. Click here
to apply.
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading international financial services
organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and
health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life
has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including
Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong
Kong, the Philippines,
Japan, Indonesia, India, China,
Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of September 30, 2023, Sun Life had total assets
under management of C$1.34 trillion.
For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New
York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the
ticker symbol SLF.
Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and
government benefits, helping more than 50 million Americans access
the healthcare and coverage they need. Through employers, industry
partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio
of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability,
absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss
insurance, and healthcare navigation. Sun Life employs nearly 8,300
people in the U.S., including associates in our partner dental
practices and affiliated companies in asset management. Group
insurance policies are issued by Sun Life Assurance Company of
Canada (Wellesley Hills, Mass.), except in
New York, where policies are
issued by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.)
(Lansing, Mich.). For more
information visit our website and newsroom.
Media contacts
Devon
Fernald
Sun Life U.S.
Devon.Portney.Fernald@sunlife.com
781-800-3609
Anjie Coplin
Sun Life U.S.
Anjie.Coplin@sunlife.com
214-549-1553
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