The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation Donates $25,000 to Peninsula Community Health Services to Fund a Series of School Vaccination Clinics
11/10/2021
BOTHELL, Wash. Nov. 10, 2021 – The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation, in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Washington (“Molina”), has donated $25,000 to Peninsula Community Health Services. The grant will support the Keeping Kids in School Safely (K.K.I.S.S.) program by funding a series of school vaccination events.
“We are hoping to normalize the delivery of healthcare related services in school settings so kids can thrive during this complex time,” said Jennifer-Kreidler-Moss, chief executive officer of Peninsula Community Health Services. “By providing services such as these here at school, we help to eliminate access to care barriers – making it easier for working parents and those who are struggling in today’s economy. We are grateful for Molina’s generous donation, which helps make it all possible.”
The grant will fund 12 in-school events, each of which will feature COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, as well as flu vaccinations.
“Keeping kids in our community safe is a top priority for Molina,” said Dr. Jay Fathi, plan president of Molina Healthcare of Washington. “We’re proud to support school-based health centers and vaccination events like these that can keep kids engaged in academic and extracurricular activities, while keeping them safe at the same time.”
About The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation
The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) established in 2020 by Molina Healthcare, Inc. The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation was created to improve the health and well-being of disadvantaged populations by funding meaningful, measurable, and innovative programs and solutions that improve health, life, and living in local communities.
About Molina Healthcare of Washington
Molina Healthcare of Washington has been providing government-funded health care for over 20 years. The Company serves members through Medicaid, Medicare and the Health Benefit Exchange programs throughout Washington. Additionally, Molina Healthcare of Washington operates a primary care clinic in Everett (MyHealth Everett) and a mobile health unit (MyHealth Mobile) in the Spokane area. Through its locally operated health plans, Molina Healthcare, Inc., a FORTUNE 500 company, served approximately 4.8 million members as of September 30, 2021.