Coordinated Care Helps Students Create a Culture of Belonging on National No One Eats Alone Day with Seattle Seahawks Legend Walter Jones

Rhea-AI Summary

Coordinated Care (NYSE: CNC) partnered with Seattle Seahawks legend Walter Jones to mark No One Eats Alone Day on February 12 with 6th graders at Illahee Middle School and other Washington schools.

The program reached 35 Washington schools and is part of a national effort involving 5,000 schools, providing free Belonging Boxes with bilingual lesson plans and student activities to foster social connection.

Key Figures

Washington schools: 35 schools U.S. schools: 5,000 schools Lower grades risk: 22 percent +1 more

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Washington schools 35 schools Participating across Washington in No One Eats Alone program

U.S. schools 5,000 schools Participating across the country in Sandy Hook Promise program

Lower grades risk 22 percent Increased likelihood of lower grades for lonely teenagers per WHO study

Support since 2016 Coordinated Care and The Centene Foundation support No One Eats Alone Day since 2016

Market Reality Check

Price: $40.58 Vol: Volume 8,794,141 is above...

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Volume Volume 8,794,141 is above the 20-day average of 7,350,251. normal

Technical Price 39.18 is trading below the 200-day MA of 40.31 and well under the 66.03 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

CNC fell 3.09% while several key peers rose (MOH +3.02%, HUM +3.55%, ELV +1.88%,...

CNC fell 3.09% while several key peers rose (MOH +3.02%, HUM +3.55%, ELV +1.88%, CVS +0.59%), with only CI also down (-2.42%), pointing to a stock-specific move rather than a sector-wide shift.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 11 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 11	Community initiative	Positive	+2.1%	Texas schools partnered on No One Eats Alone® anti-isolation program.
Feb 09	Quality award	Positive	-1.1%	Health plan unit received national Human Experience Pinnacle of Excellence award.
Feb 06	Community events	Positive	-3.7%	Sacramento community and youth events with Pro Football Hall of Famers.
Feb 06	Earnings & guidance	Negative	-3.7%	Reported 2025 GAAP loss on goodwill impairment and issued 2026 guidance.
Jan 29	Housing grant	Positive	+4.1%	Awarded <b>$2.2M</b> grant to fund renovation of affordable housing units.

Pattern Detected

Community and award-related news has produced mixed price reactions, while results and guidance were followed by declines.

Recent Company History

Over recent weeks, Centene has highlighted several community- and quality-focused initiatives alongside major financial disclosures. On Jan 29, a $2.2M affordable housing grant in Chicago coincided with a positive move, and on Feb 11 a Texas No One Eats Alone® partnership also saw gains. In contrast, 2025 results and 2026 guidance reported on Feb 6, including a GAAP loss driven by goodwill impairment, were followed by a decline. Additional community events and a major experience award generated mixed reactions. Today’s Washington No One Eats Alone Day effort fits the ongoing community-impact narrative.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights Centene’s continued emphasis on youth mental health and social connecti...

Analysis

This announcement highlights Centene’s continued emphasis on youth mental health and social connection through No One Eats Alone Day, extending earlier efforts in other states. It reinforces a broader community-impact strategy that has appeared alongside major financial disclosures in recent weeks. Investors may track how such initiatives support brand perception and member experience over time, while balancing them against prior updates on earnings, guidance, and regulatory filings that detail the company’s financial trajectory.

Key Terms

managed care organization, social isolation, suicidal ideation

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managed care organization medical

"Coordinated Care, a Washington managed care organization and wholly owned subsidiary"

A managed care organization is a company that arranges and pays for medical care by creating networks of doctors and hospitals, negotiating prices, and setting rules about what services are covered and when approval is needed. Investors watch MCOs because they act like a household budget manager for healthcare: profitability depends on balancing the premiums collected with claims paid, membership levels, and cost-control measures, so changes in enrollment, medical costs, or regulations can meaningfully affect revenue and margins.

social isolation medical

"lesson plans on recognizing emotions, understanding social isolation, and fostering social connections"

Social isolation is a state in which an individual has few or no regular social contacts or support networks, like being cut off from the informal “telephone lines” people use for help, advice and companionship. It matters to investors because isolated people tend to have worse physical and mental health outcomes, higher healthcare use and different spending and work patterns, which can affect labor productivity, consumer demand, insurer and employer costs, and regulatory or reputational risk for businesses.

suicidal ideation medical

"thoughts of self-harm or suicidal ideation. The same study also linked social connection"

Suicidal ideation is when a person thinks about, plans, or imagines ending their own life; it ranges from fleeting thoughts to specific plans. For investors, reports of suicidal ideation matter because they can signal serious safety, regulatory, legal, workforce or reputational risks for healthcare products, services or employers—like a dashboard warning light that can prompt investigations, product changes, recalls, litigation or shifts in public trust.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Proactive initiative is designed to help students connect with their classmates and cultivate healthier futures.

TACOMA, Wash., Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Coordinated Care, a Washington managed care organization and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) is partnering with Seattle Seahawks legend Pro Football Hall of Famer Walter Jones again this year to celebrate No One Eats Alone Day on February 12, with 6^th graders from Illahee Middle School in Federal Way. Thirty-five schools across Washington and 5,000 schools across the country participated in the in the Sandy Hook Promise program which helps students understand and respect differences, find common ground, and connect with and stand up for their classmates.  

"The well‑being of our young people is not just a priority, it is a responsibility we all share," said Coordinated Care President and CEO Beth Johnson. "Today's youth face mental health challenges too often compounded by the impact of bullying and social pressures. Coordinated Care is committed to investing in youth mental health and fostering communities where we create safe environments, speak openly about mental health, and every young person feels supported."

According to a recent study by the World Health Organization, teenagers who felt lonely were 22 percent more likely to receive lower grades in school. Loneliness and social isolation were cited with direct correlation to an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, depression, and thoughts of self-harm or suicidal ideation. The same study also linked social connection to improved physical and mental health.

"I love joining Coordinated Care in their work to support kids across the state," said Walter Jones. "Every kid deserves to feel included and valued and I'm here to tell students that they're not alone. No One Eats Alone Day encourages youth to come together at a time in their lives where they may feel out of place and find that common ground."

Participating schools receive a free Belonging Box, which includes lesson plans on recognizing emotions, understanding social isolation, and fostering social connections. The box also includes a student leadership guide, conversation starters to help students connect with someone new, and materials for Connect the Dots—an innovative art project that helps students share things about themselves and learn more about their classmates. All materials are available in English and Spanish.

"Social isolation harms children both physically and mentally in terms of detrimental health impacts – some of which can be long-term – and it's also a major risk factor and warning sign for extreme situations like self-harm and violence," said Nicole Hockley, co-founder of Sandy Hook Promise, who joined the event in Federal Way this year. "The power of personal connections is profoundly transformative, and that's what's so special about No One Eats Alone Day. Simple acts of kindness have the power to pull kids back from the brink – not only saving lives but changing them for the better."

Coordinated Care and The Centene Foundation have supported National No One Eats Alone Day since 2016. In Washington, additional No One Eats Alone Day events are being held at:

• Brewster Middle School (Brewster)
• Carmichael Middle School (Richland)
• Chief Joseph Middle School (Richland)
• Eastgate Elementary (Kennewick)
• Foothills Middle School (Wenatchee)
• Frontier Middle School (Moses Lake)
• Fuerza Elementary (Kennewick)
• Granger Middle School (Granger)
• Horse Heaven Middle School (Kennewick)
• Housel Middle School (Prosser)
• Kennewick High School (Kennewick)
• Kilo Middle School (Federal Way)
• Lakeview Terrace Elementary (Moses Lake)
• New Horizons High School (Pasco)
• Palisades Elementary (Palisades)
• Richland High School (Richland)
• Sageview High School (Pasco)
• Southgate Elementary (Kennewick)
• Southridge High School (Kennewick)
• Springbrook Elementary (Kent)
• Sunset View Elementary (Kennewick)
• TAF@Saghalie (Federal Way)
• Tapteal Elementary (West Richland)
• Triumph Teen Life Center (Mount Vernon)
• Virgie Robinson Elementary (Pasco)

For more information on this program and how you can get involved, visit nooneeatsalone.org.

About Coordinated Care
Coordinated Care provides free and low-cost health insurance coverage to more than 300,000 Medicaid, foster care, Medicare and Marketplace (Exchange) members across Washington, with more than 47,000 providers in-network. Coordinated Care is committed to transforming the health of the community one person at a time. They treat the whole person by breaking down barriers to accessing care, walking members through their benefits, and connecting them to the care they need. Coordinated Care is a Washington managed care organization and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives.

To learn more about Coordinated Care's work to invest in Washington communities, visit www.CoordinatedCareHealth.com/WA-first.

 

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FAQ

What did Coordinated Care (CNC) do for No One Eats Alone Day on February 12, 2026?

Coordinated Care hosted events with Walter Jones to engage students and promote inclusion at middle schools. According to the company, the initiative included Belonging Boxes with lesson plans, conversation starters, and an art project to help students connect and reduce social isolation.

How many schools participated in the No One Eats Alone Day program supported by Coordinated Care (CNC)?

The program involved 35 schools in Washington and about 5,000 schools nationwide. According to the company, local events included multiple middle and high schools and resources were provided in both English and Spanish to participating sites.

What is included in the Belonging Box provided by Coordinated Care (CNC)?

The Belonging Box contains lesson plans, a student leadership guide, conversation starters, and materials for the Connect the Dots art project. According to the company, materials teach emotion recognition, reduce isolation, and are available in English and Spanish.

Why is No One Eats Alone Day important for student mental health according to Coordinated Care (CNC)?

No One Eats Alone Day aims to reduce loneliness and build peer support to improve well‑being and school outcomes. According to the company, stronger social connections are linked to better physical and mental health and reduced risk factors.

How long has Coordinated Care (CNC) supported National No One Eats Alone Day?

Coordinated Care and The Centene Foundation have supported the initiative since 2016. According to the company, this multi‑year support funds events, Belonging Boxes, and partnerships with Sandy Hook Promise to expand student outreach.