The MolinaCares Accord and Molina Healthcare of Nevada Present Over $700,000 to the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine to Serve Under-Resourced Communities
Health workforce shortages are particularly acute in rural areas of Nevada. Through this grant, MolinaCares is supporting UNR Med as it works to increase and strengthen the health care workforce through education and innovative programs to recruit and retain providers.
'Molina's investment in UNR Med lays the groundwork to address health workforce shortages,' said Dr. Nima Alinejad, chief medical officer of Molina Healthcare of Nevada. 'By supporting new and expanded workforce development initiatives, we are not only addressing current gaps but also building a sustainable pipeline of providers who will serve communities across Nevada for years to come.'
As part of its latest partnership with the University, MolinaCares will be providing support to UNR Med and the Nevada State Office of Rural Health, as well as the School of Public Health, and the Community Behavioral Health Collaborative to help fund the following programs:
Nevada Health Service Corps to fund 10-18 additional loan repayment contracts for providers working in areas where health professional shortages exist;
Nevada Flex Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Supplement Project to expand the EMS workforce in seven Critical Access Hospitals and rural communities by funding group and one-on-one virtual trainings to EMS agencies and staff;
Project ECHO Nevada to increase the capacity of health care and education professionals by providing a series of trainings, including a new training for law enforcement and first responders;
Physician Assistant Studies Program to bolster opportunities for rural clerkships for students, increase student exposure to rural medicine, and augment learning opportunities in rural communities;
Community Behavioral Health Collaborative Supervisor Development Program to increase access to internship opportunities that provide quality training for licensed professionals as they prepare to train the next generation of marriage and family therapists and clinical professional counselors; and
Board of Regents, Nevada System of High Education to add more provider trainings that explain sensitive disease subjects.
'The health programs we provide through UNR Med are a lifeline for many Nevadans, especially those living in rural communities,' said Gerald Ackerman, assistant dean of rural programs at UNR Med. 'Molina understands the critical importance of ensuring our residents have access to health care and we are grateful for their ongoing support so we can better serve our fellow neighbors, friends, and families.'
This partnership is largely funded through The MolinaCares Accord's $1.4 million commitment to Nevada to improve access to care, bringing its total investment in Nevada to over $5 million since 2022.
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. The MolinaCares Accord funds such measures through the Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) established in 2020 by Molina Healthcare, Inc.
About Molina Healthcare of Nevada
Molina Healthcare of Nevada, Inc. provides government-funded health care to members in Clark and Washoe counties through Medicaid, Nevada Check Up, Medicare, and Marketplace. 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, visit MolinaHealthcare.com.
About the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med), Nevada's first medical school, is a community-based, research-intensive medical school with a statewide vision for a healthy Nevada. Established in 1969, UNR Med is improving the health and well-being of all Nevadans and their communities through excellence in student education, postgraduate training and clinical care, research with local, national and global impact, and a culture of diversity and inclusion. For more information, visit med.unr.edu.
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