Molina Healthcare of Michigan and The MolinaCares Accord Donate $130,000 to Libraries for Pilot Programs Addressing Senior Social Isolation

LANSING, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Molina Healthcare of Michigan (“Molina”), in collaboration with The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), announced a series of grants for libraries across the state to develop programming addressing loneliness and social isolation. The $130,000 donation to the Superiorland Library Cooperative will be distributed to 22 libraries to be used for initiatives like caregiver support, digital literacy, and wellness programming.

Social isolation is a major concern for aging adults. The higher risk of mortality associated with social isolation and loneliness is similar in scale to known health risks of cardiovascular disease, smoking, hypertension, and diabetes. Data show lacking social connection increased the risk of premature death by more than 60%.

“Libraries serve as all-inclusive community anchors, providing innovative programs and safe spaces for all,” said Tricia Wylie, director of the Superiorland Library Cooperative. “The Molina Healthcare of Michigan grants support libraries as lifelines of connection, helping reduce loneliness and isolation by bringing people together and strengthening community well-being.”

“Molina believes in a comprehensive approach to wellness by providing high-quality care and support programs that address critical determinants of health,” said Terrisca Des Jardins, plan president for Molina Healthcare of Michigan. “This grant allows evidence-based initiatives to be taken to scale by expanding the skillsets of those giving care to seniors in each community.”

The recipients of the grants are Bay County Library System, Brandon Township Public Library, Brown City District Library, Commerce Township Community Library, Farmington Community Library, Flint District Library, Fowlerville District Library, Fruitport District Library, Leighton Township Library, Lincoln Township Public Library, Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library, Oak Park Public Library, Ogemaw District Library, Otsego District Library, Oxford Public Library, Spring Lake District Library, St. Charles District Library, Thomas E. Fleschner Memorial Library, Trenton Veterans Memorial Library, West Bloomfield Township Public Library, William P. Faust Westland Public Library, and Ypsilanti District Library.

About Molina Healthcare of Michigan

Molina Healthcare of Michigan, Inc. provides government-funded, quality health care, serving members through Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace programs in Michigan. Through its locally operated health plans, Molina Healthcare, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, provides managed health care services under the Medicaid and Medicare programs, and through state insurance marketplaces. For more information about Molina Healthcare of Michigan, visit MolinaHealthcare.com.

About The MolinaCares Accord

Established by Molina Healthcare, Inc., The MolinaCares Accord oversees a community investment platform created to improve the health and well-being of disadvantaged populations by funding meaningful, measurable, and innovative programs and solutions that improve health, life, and living in local communities.