United Health Foundation Expands Medication Access in Rural Tennessee with Cherokee Health Systems

The United Health Foundation has partnered with Cherokee Health Systems (CHS) through a $2.6 million, three-year grant to improve access to health care for older adults in rural Tennessee. The initiative enhances a prescription delivery service that reaches patients facing transportation and financial challenges, with 500 already enrolled and a target of 2,500 by 2027.

Patients receive home deliveries from a team of clinical pharmacists and care coordinators, along with virtual consultations and chronic disease education. The program, led by CHS pharmacists Dr. Stacy White and Dr. Kim Halcomb, has proven impactful, ensuring medication adherence and reducing gaps in care.

This partnership aligns with efforts to address Tennessee’s low senior health ranking and is part of UnitedHealth Group’s broader mission to make health care more accessible, especially for underserved communities.