United Networks of America once again helped to provide scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen and disabled service-members.

ABOUT FOLDS OF HONOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are used to subsidize the costs of tuition, school books, fees, on-campus room and board, approved educational tutoring, and other approved educational expenses that a student's school may deem appropriate. Since 2007, the Folds of Honor has carried forth this singular, noble mission. To provide educational scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen and disabled service-members.

Our motto says it best. "Honor Their Sacrifice. Educate Their Legacy."

United Networks of America had the honor of sponsoring the Woman's Hospital Victory Open. The Woman's Hospital Victory Open has a long history of supporting social service, health and education organizations that work to address health issues affecting women. The pairing of world-class golf with worthwhile hosts and agencies results in magic on and off the green.

About Woman's Hospital
From birth to mammography, from cancer care to surgery, Woman's Hospital specializes in the care of women and babies and is equipped to handle the expected as well as the unexpected. By 2020, Woman's will be the national leader in women's and family-centered care, achieved through innovation, evidence-based practices, and strategic partnerships.

About United Networks of America
United Networks of America is one of the largest providers of value added managed care products and services in the United States. Since 1993, UNA has continued to grow its network to more than 240,000 participating providers serving more than 120.1 million members across the United States of America, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands. The diverse membership base is a testament to the versatility and value of those networks. UNA clients include TPA's, insurance companies, associations, universities, federal and state governments, school systems, large employers, among others. Each year, UNA programs continue to receive the highest rankings in the country among value added programs.

Last week, the MA Drug Card team met with the Boston Children’s team to celebrate their 2016 donation. Regional Manager, Martin Cahill, shared some thoughts on his tour:

Recently I had the opportunity to visit Boston Children’s Hospital. As representatives of Mass Drug Card (www.madrugcard.com) my colleague Elise Donovan and I were given a tour of BCH - the recently named #1 pediatric hospital in the United States for 2017/2018. We met with Katie Beltz, of BCH, the Children’s Miracle Network Coordinator for the hospital, and Charles Savicki, Director of Corporate Initiatives for the Hospital Trust. During the tour we learned that BCH treats over 600,000 patients a year! Truly amazing work is performed here! We also learned of the great history and innovative developments since Boston Children’s opened a 20 bed facility in 1869 in Boston’s South End. In 1938 Dr. Robert Gross performed the world’s first successful surgical procedure to correct a congenital cardiovascular defect. This was done under tremendous opposition from his own hospital due to the risk involved. The person’s life he saved that day is 75 years old today and works as a volunteer at Boston Children’s Hospital. Another great doctor was Dr. Sidney Farber, who in 1947 achieved the first successful remission of acute leukemia. He later went on to co-found the world renowned Dana Faber Cancer Institute in Boston. Up to the present day, there have been numerous medical discoveries that have saved countless lives. As a life-long Bostonian, I have grown up hearing about this fine institution and the miracles they have worked, helping so many people through these dreaded illnesses. What truly stood out the most was the caring and thoughtfulness that goes into dealing with the young children, who upon entering the hospital are naturally overwhelmed with their circumstances. Through a huge interactive screen located in the lobby, the children are quickly put at ease. Also there are play rooms that afford them the time to be just what they are - young kids - and to forget about their worries for a moment.

Through our work with the Mass Drug Card (toll free 888-737-7784) and our area pharmacies we are able to donate to Boston Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network of hospitals throughout the country. After visiting BCH, I saw first hand that our donations are well spent and I’m honored to be a contributor to amazing organizations as Boston Children’s Hospital, and the Children’s Miracle Network. Elise and I encourage all representatives of individual State Drug Cards to visit, work with and tour these fine facilities, if given the opportunity.

Sincerely,
Martin Cahill
Regional Manager
Mass Drug Card

United Networks of America is honored to be a recipient of the Warriors for Freedom Foundation Award from the Folds of Honor Foundation. This foundation was established in 2011 by Maj. Ed Pulido, Brett Dick and Sgt. Scott Momper to serve as a non-profit leadership program that educated veterans on public speaking and sharing their story. The foundation fills a need to assist veterans as they transition from military life to civilian life through recreational and social activities and speaking engagements. Additionally, the foundation provides scholarships and other resources that assist the family through programs and partnering agencies. Warriors for Freedom Foundation supports local organizations that support our veterans, such as Silent War Foundation, Folds of Honor Foundation, A Chance to Change, Homeless Alliance, The Real Warriors Campaign, Heartline and NorthCare.