Molina Healthcare Supports 2024 “Unforgettable Tour” to Help Raise Awareness for Alzheimer’s Association
Media Contact: Caroline Zubieta, Caroline.Zubieta@molinahealthcare.com, (562) 951-1588
LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 20, 2024 – Molina Healthcare (“Molina”) is a proud supporter of the 2024 Unforgettable Tour, which is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in underserved communities. The goal of the production is to draw more attention to the benefits of early diagnosis and treatment for a disease that affects nearly 7 million Americans, with a disproportionate impact on communities of color. Older Black Americans are almost twice as likely to be living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia as older white people, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Women are also more affected than men. By 2050, the number of people 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s is projected to reach nearly 13 million unless new treatments to slow or prevent the disease are advanced.
“Molina is proud to sponsor the ‘Unforgettable Tour’ in locations across the country to help advance the Alzheimer’s Association’s work in educating and advocating for earlier treatment of this disease,” said Dr. Jason Dees, EVP and chief medical officer, Molina Healthcare. “Molina believes early detection and equitable access is key to more effective treatment and improved quality of life.”
The 2024 Unforgettable Tour provided education and resources to people in Miami, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Cleveland and Stonecrest earlier this year, and upcoming events include:
Detroit
Marygrove Conservancy Theatre 8425 McNichols Rd. Detroit, MI 48221
Friday, September 6 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, September 7 2-4 p.m.
Baltimore
Coppin State University James Weldon Johnson Auditorium 2500 West North Ave. Baltimore, MD 21216
Friday, October 4 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, October 5 2-4 p.m.
“The Alzheimer’s Association is deeply appreciative of Molina Healthcare’s support for ‘Unforgettable’ and our efforts to reach underserved communities which are disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias with important disease-related information and resources,” said Carl V. Hill, Ph.D., MPH, chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, Alzheimer’s Association. “Engaging diverse perspectives is critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care.”
About Molina Healthcare
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 about Molina Healthcare, please visit molinahealthcare.com.
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