Community InvolvementGroup Health's long tradition of community involvement in conjunction with the Group Health Foundation includes outreach programs, partnerships, and community sponsorships. Guiding principles include improving the health and well-being of our members and communities, assisting persons in need, partnering with other organizations to meet the quality health care needs of people of the Northwest, and recognizing and supporting our staff members who volunteer their time and expertise in their communities. SponsorshipsIn January 2010, Group Health will serve for the second time as the Official Medical Sponsor of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Spokane, Wash. (Group Health was also medical sponsor in 2007.) A team of more than 50 doctors, nurses, and physical therapists will be available around-the-clock for more than 1,500 world-class athletes, coaches, and officials as they vie to represent the United States at the 2010 Olympics. Group Health promotes cycling as a healthy year-round activity for the entire family. The bicycling campaign includes endorsing Team Group Health, a women's cycling team. Group Health participates in cycling events all over Washington and is the title sponsor of the Group Health Seattle International Bike Expo in early spring and the Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic in July. In 2009, Group Health became an official sponsor of the Seattle Pride Parade, which celebrates the region's gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered communities. This was Group Health's fourth consecutive year of participation, but first year as an official sponsor. Social Mission Principles and PrioritiesA broad set of priorities have been identified to enact the Cooperative's social mission principles:
Community Contribution ProgramOur Community Contribution Program provides financial and in-kind support for charitable, nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit organizations requesting sponsorship must provide services in one or more of the areas listed above. Individuals, partisan political organizations, and religious or church-affiliated programs are not eligible. Applications must include:
Send application to: Group Health CooperativeCommunity Relations Director 320 Westlake Ave. N., Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98109-5233 For additional information, call our Communications and Community Relations Department at 206-448-6135. Additional ResourcesSponsorships |