What Edgar Scissorhands Means for El Paso Children with Autism
Edgar “Scissorhands” Guerrero had been cutting hair for about a decade when his cousin asked him to cut her son’s hair. The boy’s autism made haircuts a difficult experience — children with autism often are distressed by the noise or have trouble sitting still.
Job Placement Partnerships Improve Whole-Person Health
Resilient communities are built through collaboration and support. That’s why Amerigroup Texas doesn’t stop at providing healthcare services; we focus on finding innovative ways to improve people’s whole health — and to help communities thrive in the process.
A Powerful Partnership Helping Providers and Patients
“I’ve learned more in the last five days than I had over the last year.”
That’s Jade Pool. Jade was one of 30 people on TCOM’s medical mission trip to rural and border communities in West Texas this summer.
Helping Rebuild Communities when Disasters Strike
In June, a series of tornadoes devastated two small towns in West Texas — Perryton and Matador — leaving behind a trail of destruction and heartache. Amerigroup Texas responded with an on-the-ground presence in each community, offering assistance and relief to those in need.
Amerigroup Foundation’s $450,000 Grant to the Houston Food Bank Extends Food as Medicine Program to Improve the Lives of Texans
Amerigroup funds allow the Houston Food Bank to continue and expand Texas’s first of its kind Food Rx program over the next three years, with two new service models being piloted in Houston and Baytown.
Ropes Course Investment Will Shape Students’ Health
Every child deserves to play.
But children with special needs face unique challenges, especially around accessibility and safety, that limit their opportunities. These disadvantages can dramatically shape children’s lives, interfering with their learning and development.
Amerigroup Laundry Day Addresses Critical Needs in Taylor
It’s easy to take clean clothes for granted — until you have to live without them.
Clean clothes open up opportunities and contribute to a sense of dignity. For people suffering from extreme disparities and hardships, they provide reassurance. .
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Amerigroup and Community Partners Fight Hunger in Houston
Meaningful employment is a critical social determinant of health. Unfortunately, many young people with disabilities cannot find work, often due to implicit bias and societal barriers.
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Amerigroup Celebrates the Event Highlights Connection Between Jobs and Health for Texans with Disabilities
Meaningful employment is a critical social determinant of health. Unfortunately, many young people with disabilities cannot find work, often due to implicit bias and societal barriers.
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Amerigroup Celebrates the Caregivers Who Keep Texans Healthy
Far too often, financial and housing problems undermine people’s physical and mental health. Through a new effort with the East Harris County Empowerment Council, Amerigroup is taking aim at these issues in the Houston area.
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Planting Seeds of Health in a Community Garden in Katy
There’s a community garden in Katy, Texas, that supports families who need help.
For people having a hard time making ends meet and facing food insecurity, the garden offers sustenance. For those stuck in a cycle of poverty, it offers gardening lessons. For victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse, it’s a therapeutic outlet.
Amerigroup’s Financial & Housing Support Improves Health, Fortifies Communities
Far too often, financial and housing problems undermine people’s physical and mental health. Through a new effort with the East Harris County Empowerment Council, Amerigroup is taking aim at these issues in the Houston area.
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Protecting East Texas Food Supplies During Hurricanes and Crises
At Amerigroup Texas, we take a broad view of health to improve lives of our members and our communities. We recognize the importance of whole-person health, and we know that food is medicine.
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Amerigroup Helps Kids Meals Deliver for Children Who Need Food
For families that struggle to make ends meet, and especially for kids who depend on free and reduced-price lunches, back-to-school season can mean a return to reliable food. But many hungry preschool-aged children don’t have that option.
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Affordable Housing Helps Texas Families Lead Healthier Lives
Financial literacy — managing a paycheck, balancing a budget, and saving for unexpected crises — not only helps families stay fiscally healthy but also helps them improve their physical and behavioral well-being.
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Supporting Financial Literacy in San Antonio to Promote Good Health
Financial literacy — managing a paycheck, balancing a budget, and saving for unexpected crises — not only helps families stay fiscally healthy but also helps them improve their physical and behavioral well-being.
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Central Texas Housing Effort Improves Health and Lives
Amerigroup Texas is improving health and affordability in Central Texas — most recently through a transformative investment in Balcones Trails, a new health-focused apartment community in the fast-growing city of Kyle.
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Amerigroup Contribution Will Help Feed East Texas Families
Amerigroup knows how important it is for Texas families to have access to healthy food. Our recent $25,000 donation to the East Texas Food Bank shows how community-level support can make a huge difference.
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United We Work Connects People with Jobs They’ll Love
For many Texans, good health starts with a good job. Stable employment helps ensure people have the home, food, resources and stability they need to live healthy lives.
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A Welcome Camp for Young People with Disabilities
Bonnie Perez Ramirez first heard the word “autism” 11 years ago, when a nurse suggested that her son should be diagnosed for it. Read more >