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Video: CareerReady Scholar Raul Aguirre

May 18, 2021

Raul was awarded the CareerReady Scholarship when he was a 2018 high school senior at AAMA Sanchez Charter School. Through CareerReady, Raul was able to complete the A+ IT program at Houston Community College. With the help of his Life Coach, Raul created his resume and started applying for jobs. It was difficult to find a job he was eligible for because he had no work experience. To give him hands-on work experience, Community created an entry level apprenticeship called CareerReady 2.0 in their IT department. This work experience gave Raul the opportunity to shine and improve his skill set. The mentorship he received from his supervisors motivated him to go back to school and further his education. Currently, Raul is a thriving employee in Community’s IT department and is enrolled in

Helping Our Students Thrive

May 6, 2021

Community Conversations: Helping Our Students through the COVID-19 Pandemic On May 4, 2021, Greater Houston area education experts joined our fourth Community Conversations live event discussing the far-reaching impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students. For this panel, we were joined by Tysheka McKinnie, Assistant Principal, Goodman ACE Elementary School, in the Aldine Independent School District Adeeb Barqawi, President and CEO of ProUnitas, a Texas nonprofit connecting students for life resources. Adeeb was a physics teacher at Kashmere High School in Northeast Houston Matt Barnes, co-founder and parent coach for The Education Game, helping parents equip their students as learners, and a longtime educational leader, and Moderator Jaundrea Clay, reporter and editor at the Houston Chronicle, and founding editor of HouWeAre, the Chronicle’s newsletter examining the intersection of race, identity

Better Coverage At Lower Costs: ARP + SEP = Health Savings

April 8, 2021

Community Conversations: How to save on health coverage during the Special Enrollment Period On April 6, 2021, Texas health leaders joined our third Community Conversations live event answering questions about the current Special Enrollment Period (SEP). The American Rescue Plan, recently passed by Congress and signed by President Biden, contains significant provisions to help Americans obtain health insurance during an extended Special Enrollment Period through August 15, 2021. We’re grateful to leaders from Episcopal Health Foundation, Young Invincibles, Every Texan, and the Texas Association of Community Health Plans, who joined Community President and CEO Lisa Wright to discuss eligibility and enrollment for coverage and savings. Click here to watch the recording from the live conversation, complete with participant Q&A. If you’re interested in obtaining coverage during the Special Enrollment Period,

Straight Talk on the Vaccine in Asian and Hispanic Communities

March 25, 2021

Community hosts live events to help Texans understand the COVID-19 vaccines On March 23, 2021, Community gathered Texas health and community leaders to answer questions and engage in “straight talk” about the COVID-19 vaccine. The conversation was specifically designed to address concerns among Asian and Hispanic communities and was moderated by Houston Chronicle reporter Gwendolyn Wu. Panelists described their confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines while discussing unique needs among Asian and Hispanic families and neighborhoods. More than 4,000 people have viewed the livestream. Click here to watch the recording from the live conversation, complete with participant Q&A. This popular event followed a COVID-19 vaccine webinar with Black leaders.

Community Now: The Joy in You with Lisa Wright

March 8, 2021

Community Now is our new video series! Watch our President and CEO read the children’s book, The Joy in You.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNwbRCAYCVg

Straight Talk on the COVID-19 Vaccine from Black Health Leaders

March 2, 2021

Community partners with health leaders to help Texans understand the COVID-19 vaccines On March 1, 2021, Houston area health and community leaders gathered for “straight talk” and Q&A about the COVID-19 vaccine. The conversation was specifically designed to address concerns from Black communities. Panelists shared their confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines while also describing how discrimination and racism can damage trust in American health care systems. More than 4,500 people viewed the Facebook simulcast of the livestream, while another 900 Texans RSVP’d for the live webinar event. Click here to watch the recording from the live conversation, complete with participant Q&A. This popular event was followed by a COVID-19 vaccine webinar for Asian and Hispanic communities.

Community Partnership: Let’s Move at Harwin Park

February 13, 2021

Why We’re a 50/50 Parks Partner “Our vision is a healthy life for every Texan, and neighborhood parks are an important factor in the health of our communities!” – Lisa Wright, CEO Learn More About This Partnership: Harwin Park Keeps Community Members and other Houstonians healthy through exercise and outdoor activity Builds community by providing a safe space for neighbors to see one another and interact safely outdoors Strengthens our region through smart public-private partnership Demonstrates our values of corporate social responsibility and giving back Community Health Choice’s support of Harwin Park in southwest Houston is a significant part of our commitment to Members and the communities in which we live, play, and work. “50/50 Park Partners will connect business with neighborhoods, city agencies, and nonprofit organizations to enrich communities

Rescheduled: V is for Victory Virtual Panel

February 8, 2021

More than 24 million Americans are confirmed positive for Coronavirus, with many million more presumptive cases, and more than 400,000 deaths in the United States. In Houston and Harris County, confirmed cases and deaths are rising and new more infectious “mutant” variants of COVID-19 have been identified. Vaccines are beginning to be available, but some people—particularly in minority communities—are hesitant to get vaccinated. To help provide the information Houstonians and Harris County residents need and can trust, Community Health Choice is convening a panel of local experts for a special virtual event on February 15. Our panel will look at the status of the vaccines to date, explore why minority communities may have concerns, and answer questions about vaccine safety, availability, and effectiveness.

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