Superior HealthPlan Helps 45,000 Texans Gear Up for School at 88 Community Events

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Superior HealthPlan, a subsidiary of Centene (NYSE: CNC), has participated in 88 back-to-school events across 46 Texas communities, reaching 45,000 people during July and August 2025. The company provided $32,000 in funding to support these initiatives.

A notable highlight was the 24th Annual Wellness Fair in Uvalde, which attracted approximately 3,000 attendees at the new Community Health Development, Inc. (CHDI) multi-purpose center. The events offered comprehensive support including health checkups, vaccines, school supplies, backpacks, athletic shoes, clothing, and haircuts to help students prepare for the 2025-26 school year.

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• Reached 45,000 people across 46 Texas communities through 88 events
• Provided $32,000 in funding for back-to-school initiatives
• Supported comprehensive health and educational resources for students
• Demonstrated strong community engagement and corporate social responsibility

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The events gave students access to health checkups, school supplies, and other resources ahead of the 2025-26 school year.

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior HealthPlan ("Superior"), a leading managed care organization in Texas and a company of Centene (NYSE: CNC), participated in 88 back-to-school events in July and August, providing more than $32,000 in funding to support students as they prepare for a new school year. In all, 45,000 people attended the events in 46 communities across Texas.

"The beginning of a school year should be filled with excitement, not anxiety," said Dr. Susan Mills, Senior Vice President of Population Health and Clinical Operations at Superior HealthPlan. "By supporting these events, Superior is helping families access the care and resources they need to start the year strong – physically, emotionally, and academically."

One key back-to-school event Superior supported this year was the 24^th Annual Wellness Fair in Uvalde. Approximately 3,000 people attended the fair at the new Community Health Development, Inc. (CHDI) multi-purpose center, funded partially by Superior and the Centene Foundation.

"It's rewarding to see all the people from the Uvalde area coming here for this event," said Mayela Castañon, CEO of CHDI, a not-for-profit community health center that serves 12,000 people in the region each year. "Thanks in part to support from Superior HealthPlan, we were able to offer backpacks, school supplies, athletic shoes, clothing and haircuts as well as vaccines and health checkups to help students get ready for the school year."

Superior supported back-to-school events in these communities:

1. Alamo
2. Alice
3. Amarillo
4. Austin
5. Banquete
6. Brookshire
7. Brownsville
8. Caldwell
9. Canyon
10. Cedar Creek
11. Clute
12. Corpus Christi
13. Dallas
14. Donna
15. Edcouch
16. Edinburg
17. El Paso
18. Hargill
19. Hereford
20. Hondo
21. Houston
22. Kingsville
23. Lockhart
24. Los Fresnos
25. Lubbock
26. Manor
27. McAllen
28. Mercedes
29. Mission
30. Odessa
31. Plainview
32. Pleasanton
33. Richmond
34. Rio Hondo
35. San Angelo
36. San Antonio
37. San Benito
38. San Juan
39. San Marcos
40. Sealy
41. Somerset
42. Stafford
43. Taft
44. Uvalde
45. Waco
46. Weslaco

To see other ways Superior supports Texas communities, visit SuperiorHealthPlan.com/membersfirst.

About Superior HealthPlan
For more than 25 years, Superior HealthPlan has offered high-quality health care to Texans, and is now a leading managed care company providing services to 2 million people. Committed to transforming the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time, Superior supports active local involvement in all 254 Texas counties with 3,500 employees throughout the state. Since 2020, Superior has contributed $11.9 million in grants, sponsorships and employee giving, helping support low-income communities. Superior is a company of Centene, a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. For more information, visit www.SuperiorHealthPlan.com.

 

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SOURCE Superior HealthPlan

FAQ

What support did Centene (CNC) provide for Texas back-to-school events in 2025?

Through Superior HealthPlan, Centene provided $32,000 in funding for 88 back-to-school events across Texas, reaching 45,000 people with health checkups, school supplies, and other resources.

How many communities did Superior HealthPlan's back-to-school initiative serve in 2025?

Superior HealthPlan served 46 different communities across Texas through their back-to-school events.

What services were offered at Superior HealthPlan's 2025 back-to-school events?

The events offered health checkups, vaccines, backpacks, school supplies, athletic shoes, clothing, and haircuts to help students prepare for the school year.

How many people attended the Uvalde Wellness Fair supported by Superior HealthPlan?

Approximately 3,000 people attended the 24th Annual Wellness Fair in Uvalde at the new CHDI multi-purpose center.