Humana Healthy Horizons in Oklahoma Selects Six Nonprofits to Receive Community Impact Awards

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Funds will be used to address Oklahomans’ most urgent health-related social needs

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Humana Healthy Horizons in Oklahoma has awarded six community-based organizations with a Community Impact Award. Totaling $295,500, these awards will be used to address Oklahomans’ most urgent health-related social needs, including Food as Medicine programs, access to stable housing and employment opportunities.

These awards are designed in direct alignment with Oklahoma’s health priorities and the needs of Humana’s Medicaid population in the state. Recent Health Risk Assessment data reveal that 60% of Humana Healthy Horizons’ participating members reported experiencing financial strain, and 40% identified as experiencing food insecurity.

“Humana Healthy Horizons in Oklahoma is proud to invest in local organizations that are creating real, measurable change within their communities. Our Community Impact funding is about more than financial support – it’s about strengthening the partnerships that help Oklahomans live healthier, more fulfilling lives,” said Joseph Fairbanks, CEO, Humana Healthy Horizons in Oklahoma. “When we work together to address local health needs, we build stronger communities and create pathways to better health outcomes for everyone.”

The six organizations selected for this award cycle are:

• BeHeard: Operating in Northeast Tulsa, BeHeard is Oklahoma’s only mobile drop-in center dedicated to increasing access to basic needs and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. Through a fleet of specialized trailers and buses, BeHeard delivers essential services including showers, laundry, clothing, haircuts, case management, job program support, and hygiene stations directly to those who cannot access traditional shelter facilities. BeHeard’s award will be used to expand services in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
• FreshRx: FreshRx is a pioneering initiative addressing the critical public health challenges of chronic disease, poor nutrition, and limited access to fresh food in Tulsa Oklahoma. FreshRx prescribes fresh, locally sourced, nutrient-dense foods as a clinical intervention for individuals with Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.
• OKC Food Hub: OKC Food Hub is committed to improving health outcomes and strengthening local economies by expanding access to fresh, locally sourced produce—especially in low-income, low-access (LILA) communities. Their Farm to Food Assistance program partners with fellow nonprofit, religious and tribal organizations to facilitate direct purchases of fruits and vegetables from Oklahoma farmers.
• RestoreOKC: RestoreOKC addresses persistent health disparities in Northeast Oklahoma City through its integrated, place-based strategy “HERE” (Health, Education, Residential housing, Employment). Their award will sustain and expand community health initiatives such as the Food Loyalty Program and collaborative health events with fellow local partners.
• A Table in the Wilderness: A Table in the Wilderness is dedicated to addressing the urgent public health crisis of childhood obesity and diabetes in rural Oklahoma, where rates of these conditions are among the highest in the nation. The At the Kids Table program leverages S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) concepts to engage children and families in hands-on cooking classes. These classes promote nutrition literacy, foster healthy eating habits, and strengthen family bonds, aiming to prevent obesity and diabetes from childhood onward.
• Youth Medical Mentorship: YMM is dedicated to advancing workforce development, healthcare access, health literacy, and improved health outcomes throughout Oklahoma. YMM focuses on increasing representation and retention of healthcare professionals, particularly among historically marginalized and underrepresented groups.

Community-based organizations (CBOs) have direct knowledge of the immediate health-related issues their communities face and are trusted resources that can help surmount barriers to care.

“By recognizing and investing in initiatives that address pressing challenges in our state, Humana Healthy Horizons in Oklahoma can be a force for positive change,” Fairbanks said. “We remain committed to fostering greater well-being and resilience within our communities.”

About Humana Healthy Horizons

Humana manages Medicaid benefits for more than 1.5 million members nationally under the Humana Healthy Horizons^TM brand, which reflects our expertise in managing complex populations, our commitment to creating solutions that lead to a better quality of life for our members, and our efforts to deliver human care that makes the healthcare experience easier, more personalized and more caring.

During more than two decades of serving people with Medicaid, Humana and Humana Healthy Horizons have developed a wide range of capabilities to serve children, parents, childless adults, and beneficiaries that are aged, blind or disabled. We integrate physical health, behavioral health, pharmacy, long-term care, and social services for a whole-person approach to improve the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve.

Humana Healthy Horizons is a Medicaid Product offered by affiliates of Humana Inc.

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Source: Humana Inc.