New HAN member Memorial Hermann Health System, one of the largest employers and the largest healthcare provider in Greater Houston, announced a multi-million dollar place-based investment strategy focusing on housing instability, food insecurity, transportation, access to health care, income, and employment in neighborhoods in Southwest Houston and Greater Heights.
From Newswise:
“Each year, Memorial Hermann invests millions back into our community, but we want to take this a step further and align our resources with these neighborhoods through an intentional and comprehensive program that can help us achieve sustainable health improvements,” said Carol Paret, SVP and Chief Community Health Officer for Memorial Hermann. “We have a large physical footprint, a huge employee base, and millions in investment dollars—and we want to use these resources to benefit neighborhoods and improve lives.”