Cigna Foundation Announces Grants to Help Improve Health in Wyoming
- Recipients: American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society
- Focusing on obesity and smoking/tobacco cessation
- Supporting Wyoming’s public health priorities
The Cigna Foundation today announced grants to the American Diabetes Association and the American Cancer Society in Wyoming to
help reduce obesity, diabetes and the use of tobacco products to improve overall health. Obesity, diabetes and smoking all have an
impact on Wyoming residents and address Wyoming’s public health priorities.
“Obesity is associated with an increased risk of cancer and diabetes, and we’re pleased to do anything we can to help people
understand the connection between obesity and disease, and how to adopt healthy lifestyles,” said Chris De Rosa, president of the
Western region for Cigna, including Wyoming.
The Cigna Foundation is giving $35,000 to the American Diabetes Foundation for its Diabetes Prevention Program, through which
participants will learn new health habits with a health coach, and will be part of a support group aimed at helping each other
lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Program goals for participants include weight loss, healthy eating, and increased physical
activity.
The American Cancer Society also will receive $35,000 to establish polices, programs and practices to reduce obesity and provide
tobacco education through new collaborations with Wyoming health providers and hospitals, school systems, and community
organizations.
“By working with these non-profit organizations to address specific health challenges, we’re investing in the community and
demonstrating our commitment to the health of Wyoming. We’re excited to get started,” said David Figliuzzi, executive director of
the Cigna Foundation.
About the Cigna Foundation
The Cigna Foundation, founded in 1962, is a private foundation funded by contributions from Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) and its
subsidiaries. The Cigna Foundation supports organizations sharing its commitment to enhancing the health of individuals and
families, and the well-being of their communities, with a special focus on those communities where Cigna employees live and
work.
Cigna Foundation
Gloria Barone, 215-761-4758
Gloria.barone@cigna.com
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