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True Organic™ Announces New Potting and Planting Collection, Bringing Farm-Grade Excellence to the Home Garden

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The Largest Commercial Organic Fertilizer Manufacturer on the West Coast Expands into Premium Soils, Launching Seven Specialized Blends at Retail Locations Across the Western U.S.

MONTEREY, Calif., March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — True Organic™, the industry leader in high-performance organic plant nutrition, is proud to announce the launch of the True Organic Potting and Planting Collection. Founded in 2003, True Organic is the largest organic fertilizer company on the West Coast, built on a foundation of high-performance nutrients that have been trusted by professional farmers for more than twenty years. By combining this legacy of agricultural excellence with a new premium line of soils, True Organic ensures that every home gardener – from apartment dwellers to backyard gardening hobbyists – now has access to the same nutrient-dense foundations used by the world’s largest organic farms. The collection joins True Organic’s existing lineup of retail products, building on the success of the fertilizers and soil amendments first introduced in 2021. It is debuting at select retail locations across the Western U.S. including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.


Select blends from True Organic's new Potting and Planting Collection

“If you’re committed to growing organic food, the integrity of your harvest begins long before the first sprout,” says Ray Sidey, Business Development Manager for True Organic. “You can’t build a truly organic life on a synthetic foundation, and we believe that if the seed is organic, the soil must be too. We’ve spent two decades working with the country’s largest organic farms, and now we’re bringing that same uncompromising organic standard to every home with our ready-to-use soils.”

Distinctly Different: Innovation Inside and Out

The True Organic Potting and Planting Collection offers ethically sourced, upcycled ingredients that prioritize soil health as the root of all vitality. The collection integrates True Organic’s fertilizers directly into specialized soil blends that are engineered for immediate, farm-quality success featuring:

  • Eco-Friendly Ingredients: True Organic uses high-quality Coco Coir (coconut husk) as a sustainable alternative to peat moss. Unlike peat, which is harvested from environmentally sensitive bogs, Coco Coir is a renewable resource that provides superior aeration and moisture retention.
  • Biochar for Healthy Root Development: Select blends incorporate biochar, a naturally porous carbon that improves soil structure, enhances moisture retention, and creates habitat for beneficial microbes.
  • Pre-Fertilized for a Strong Start: Every mix is infused with True Organic’s world-class organic fertilizer, providing plants with the essential nutrients they need to thrive from the moment they are planted.
  • Modern, Stand-Out Packaging: The collection features bold, modern packaging designed to stand out in garden centers while clearly displaying ingredients and soil composition. The approach reflects True Organic’s commitment to helping gardeners understand exactly what goes into the soil that grows their food.

Blends for Every Pot, Planter and Garden

Seven specialized blends are tailored for various types of plants, from indoor houseplants to professional-grade outdoor garden beds, eliminating the need for complex feeding schedules or DIY mixing. New products include:

  • Indoor & Outdoor Potting Mix: Perfect for containers and ideal for houseplants, vegetables, and seedlings; enriched with eco-friendly coco coir.
  • Vegetable & Herb Potting Mix: For tomatoes, peppers, and herbs; includes gypsum and coco coir for strong, healthy growth.
  • Cactus & Succulent Potting Mix: Fast-draining blend ideal for cacti, palms, citrus, and succulents.
  • All Purpose Planting Mix: Improves native soil for in-ground planting of trees, shrubs, and flowers while boosting moisture retention.
  • Vegetable & Flower Planting Mix: Formulated to boost soil moisture and nutrients for all vegetables and flowering plants and trees.
  • Azalea, Camellia & Rhododendron Planting Mix: Specialized blend for acid-loving plants like berries, ferns, and gardenias.
  • All Purpose Compost: Adds vital organic matter, improving soil structure and moisture in garden beds.

Accessibility, Safety and Integrity

At the core of the Potting and Planting Collection is a commitment to the same “source-to-soil” transparency that has defined True Organic for two decades. As the only fertilizer brand with globally recognized ISO 22000 food safety certification, True Organic ensures every bag is tested for pathogens, providing unparalleled peace of mind for families growing their own food. The new collection is made in America, verified by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI), and officially registered with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), meeting the highest regulatory standards in the country.

In addition to its product transparency, True Organic believes that high-performance organic gardening should be accessible to everyone, which is why this collection offers a premium entry point without the luxury price tag. Designed to fit a realistic budget for every grower, the collection starts at $7.99, with available volumes ranging from 8 quarts up to 1 or 1.5 cubic feet. Pricing may vary by retailer.

The True Organic Potting and Planting Collection is now available at independent garden centers and major retailers across the Western U.S. Visit the website for retailers.

About True Organic™: True Organic™ is a family-owned producer of premium organic plant foods and soils founded on the belief that soil shouldn’t be treated like dirt. True Organic leverages more than 20 years of agricultural expertise from its parent company, True Organic Products, the West Coast’s largest manufacturer of commercial organic fertilizer. By using these professional roots, the brand brings farm-grade performance directly to home gardeners through its retail fertilizers and newly launched organic soil blends.

Driven by a mission to restore the planet’s soil, True Organic specializes in ethically sourced, certified organic products that are free of synthetic chemicals, fillers, and additives. As the only fertilizer brand with the globally recognized ISO 22000 food safety certification, the company ensures every bag and bottle is rigorously tested for pathogens, offering a source-to-soil transparency that is unsurpassed in the industry. By upcycling agricultural waste into nutrient-rich fertilizers, True Organic helps gardeners grow bountiful, healthy food while supporting a circular economy and a more sustainable future. trueorganic.earth

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True Organic™ Announces New Potting and Planting Collection, Bringing Farm-Grade Excellence to the Home Garden

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The Largest Commercial Organic Fertilizer Manufacturer on the West Coast Expands into Premium Soils, Launching Seven Specialized Blends at Retail Locations Across the Western U.S.

MONTEREY, Calif., March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — True Organic™, the industry leader in high-performance organic plant nutrition, is proud to announce the launch of the True Organic Potting and Planting Collection. Founded in 2003, True Organic is the largest organic fertilizer company on the West Coast, built on a foundation of high-performance nutrients that have been trusted by professional farmers for more than twenty years. By combining this legacy of agricultural excellence with a new premium line of soils, True Organic ensures that every home gardener – from apartment dwellers to backyard gardening hobbyists – now has access to the same nutrient-dense foundations used by the world’s largest organic farms. The collection joins True Organic’s existing lineup of retail products, building on the success of the fertilizers and soil amendments first introduced in 2021. It is debuting at select retail locations across the Western U.S. including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.


Select blends from True Organic's new Potting and Planting Collection

“If you’re committed to growing organic food, the integrity of your harvest begins long before the first sprout,” says Ray Sidey, Business Development Manager for True Organic. “You can’t build a truly organic life on a synthetic foundation, and we believe that if the seed is organic, the soil must be too. We’ve spent two decades working with the country’s largest organic farms, and now we’re bringing that same uncompromising organic standard to every home with our ready-to-use soils.”

Distinctly Different: Innovation Inside and Out

The True Organic Potting and Planting Collection offers ethically sourced, upcycled ingredients that prioritize soil health as the root of all vitality. The collection integrates True Organic’s fertilizers directly into specialized soil blends that are engineered for immediate, farm-quality success featuring:

  • Eco-Friendly Ingredients: True Organic uses high-quality Coco Coir (coconut husk) as a sustainable alternative to peat moss. Unlike peat, which is harvested from environmentally sensitive bogs, Coco Coir is a renewable resource that provides superior aeration and moisture retention.
  • Biochar for Healthy Root Development: Select blends incorporate biochar, a naturally porous carbon that improves soil structure, enhances moisture retention, and creates habitat for beneficial microbes.
  • Pre-Fertilized for a Strong Start: Every mix is infused with True Organic’s world-class organic fertilizer, providing plants with the essential nutrients they need to thrive from the moment they are planted.
  • Modern, Stand-Out Packaging: The collection features bold, modern packaging designed to stand out in garden centers while clearly displaying ingredients and soil composition. The approach reflects True Organic’s commitment to helping gardeners understand exactly what goes into the soil that grows their food.

Blends for Every Pot, Planter and Garden

Seven specialized blends are tailored for various types of plants, from indoor houseplants to professional-grade outdoor garden beds, eliminating the need for complex feeding schedules or DIY mixing. New products include:

  • Indoor & Outdoor Potting Mix: Perfect for containers and ideal for houseplants, vegetables, and seedlings; enriched with eco-friendly coco coir.
  • Vegetable & Herb Potting Mix: For tomatoes, peppers, and herbs; includes gypsum and coco coir for strong, healthy growth.
  • Cactus & Succulent Potting Mix: Fast-draining blend ideal for cacti, palms, citrus, and succulents.
  • All Purpose Planting Mix: Improves native soil for in-ground planting of trees, shrubs, and flowers while boosting moisture retention.
  • Vegetable & Flower Planting Mix: Formulated to boost soil moisture and nutrients for all vegetables and flowering plants and trees.
  • Azalea, Camellia & Rhododendron Planting Mix: Specialized blend for acid-loving plants like berries, ferns, and gardenias.
  • All Purpose Compost: Adds vital organic matter, improving soil structure and moisture in garden beds.

Accessibility, Safety and Integrity

At the core of the Potting and Planting Collection is a commitment to the same “source-to-soil” transparency that has defined True Organic for two decades. As the only fertilizer brand with globally recognized ISO 22000 food safety certification, True Organic ensures every bag is tested for pathogens, providing unparalleled peace of mind for families growing their own food. The new collection is made in America, verified by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI), and officially registered with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), meeting the highest regulatory standards in the country.

In addition to its product transparency, True Organic believes that high-performance organic gardening should be accessible to everyone, which is why this collection offers a premium entry point without the luxury price tag. Designed to fit a realistic budget for every grower, the collection starts at $7.99, with available volumes ranging from 8 quarts up to 1 or 1.5 cubic feet. Pricing may vary by retailer.

The True Organic Potting and Planting Collection is now available at independent garden centers and major retailers across the Western U.S. Visit the website for retailers.

About True Organic™: True Organic™ is a family-owned producer of premium organic plant foods and soils founded on the belief that soil shouldn’t be treated like dirt. True Organic leverages more than 20 years of agricultural expertise from its parent company, True Organic Products, the West Coast’s largest manufacturer of commercial organic fertilizer. By using these professional roots, the brand brings farm-grade performance directly to home gardeners through its retail fertilizers and newly launched organic soil blends.

Driven by a mission to restore the planet’s soil, True Organic specializes in ethically sourced, certified organic products that are free of synthetic chemicals, fillers, and additives. As the only fertilizer brand with the globally recognized ISO 22000 food safety certification, the company ensures every bag and bottle is rigorously tested for pathogens, offering a source-to-soil transparency that is unsurpassed in the industry. By upcycling agricultural waste into nutrient-rich fertilizers, True Organic helps gardeners grow bountiful, healthy food while supporting a circular economy and a more sustainable future. trueorganic.earth

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Contact: 
Keelin Marcoux
411159@email4pr.com


True Organic

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True Organic™ Announces New Potting and Planting Collection, Bringing Farm-Grade Excellence to the Home Garden

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The Largest Commercial Organic Fertilizer Manufacturer on the West Coast Expands into Premium Soils, Launching Seven Specialized Blends at Retail Locations Across the Western U.S.

MONTEREY, Calif., March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — True Organic™, the industry leader in high-performance organic plant nutrition, is proud to announce the launch of the True Organic Potting and Planting Collection. Founded in 2003, True Organic is the largest organic fertilizer company on the West Coast, built on a foundation of high-performance nutrients that have been trusted by professional farmers for more than twenty years. By combining this legacy of agricultural excellence with a new premium line of soils, True Organic ensures that every home gardener – from apartment dwellers to backyard gardening hobbyists – now has access to the same nutrient-dense foundations used by the world’s largest organic farms. The collection joins True Organic’s existing lineup of retail products, building on the success of the fertilizers and soil amendments first introduced in 2021. It is debuting at select retail locations across the Western U.S. including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.


Select blends from True Organic's new Potting and Planting Collection

“If you’re committed to growing organic food, the integrity of your harvest begins long before the first sprout,” says Ray Sidey, Business Development Manager for True Organic. “You can’t build a truly organic life on a synthetic foundation, and we believe that if the seed is organic, the soil must be too. We’ve spent two decades working with the country’s largest organic farms, and now we’re bringing that same uncompromising organic standard to every home with our ready-to-use soils.”

Distinctly Different: Innovation Inside and Out

The True Organic Potting and Planting Collection offers ethically sourced, upcycled ingredients that prioritize soil health as the root of all vitality. The collection integrates True Organic’s fertilizers directly into specialized soil blends that are engineered for immediate, farm-quality success featuring:

  • Eco-Friendly Ingredients: True Organic uses high-quality Coco Coir (coconut husk) as a sustainable alternative to peat moss. Unlike peat, which is harvested from environmentally sensitive bogs, Coco Coir is a renewable resource that provides superior aeration and moisture retention.
  • Biochar for Healthy Root Development: Select blends incorporate biochar, a naturally porous carbon that improves soil structure, enhances moisture retention, and creates habitat for beneficial microbes.
  • Pre-Fertilized for a Strong Start: Every mix is infused with True Organic’s world-class organic fertilizer, providing plants with the essential nutrients they need to thrive from the moment they are planted.
  • Modern, Stand-Out Packaging: The collection features bold, modern packaging designed to stand out in garden centers while clearly displaying ingredients and soil composition. The approach reflects True Organic’s commitment to helping gardeners understand exactly what goes into the soil that grows their food.

Blends for Every Pot, Planter and Garden

Seven specialized blends are tailored for various types of plants, from indoor houseplants to professional-grade outdoor garden beds, eliminating the need for complex feeding schedules or DIY mixing. New products include:

  • Indoor & Outdoor Potting Mix: Perfect for containers and ideal for houseplants, vegetables, and seedlings; enriched with eco-friendly coco coir.
  • Vegetable & Herb Potting Mix: For tomatoes, peppers, and herbs; includes gypsum and coco coir for strong, healthy growth.
  • Cactus & Succulent Potting Mix: Fast-draining blend ideal for cacti, palms, citrus, and succulents.
  • All Purpose Planting Mix: Improves native soil for in-ground planting of trees, shrubs, and flowers while boosting moisture retention.
  • Vegetable & Flower Planting Mix: Formulated to boost soil moisture and nutrients for all vegetables and flowering plants and trees.
  • Azalea, Camellia & Rhododendron Planting Mix: Specialized blend for acid-loving plants like berries, ferns, and gardenias.
  • All Purpose Compost: Adds vital organic matter, improving soil structure and moisture in garden beds.

Accessibility, Safety and Integrity

At the core of the Potting and Planting Collection is a commitment to the same “source-to-soil” transparency that has defined True Organic for two decades. As the only fertilizer brand with globally recognized ISO 22000 food safety certification, True Organic ensures every bag is tested for pathogens, providing unparalleled peace of mind for families growing their own food. The new collection is made in America, verified by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI), and officially registered with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), meeting the highest regulatory standards in the country.

In addition to its product transparency, True Organic believes that high-performance organic gardening should be accessible to everyone, which is why this collection offers a premium entry point without the luxury price tag. Designed to fit a realistic budget for every grower, the collection starts at $7.99, with available volumes ranging from 8 quarts up to 1 or 1.5 cubic feet. Pricing may vary by retailer.

The True Organic Potting and Planting Collection is now available at independent garden centers and major retailers across the Western U.S. Visit the website for retailers.

About True Organic™: True Organic™ is a family-owned producer of premium organic plant foods and soils founded on the belief that soil shouldn’t be treated like dirt. True Organic leverages more than 20 years of agricultural expertise from its parent company, True Organic Products, the West Coast’s largest manufacturer of commercial organic fertilizer. By using these professional roots, the brand brings farm-grade performance directly to home gardeners through its retail fertilizers and newly launched organic soil blends.

Driven by a mission to restore the planet’s soil, True Organic specializes in ethically sourced, certified organic products that are free of synthetic chemicals, fillers, and additives. As the only fertilizer brand with the globally recognized ISO 22000 food safety certification, the company ensures every bag and bottle is rigorously tested for pathogens, offering a source-to-soil transparency that is unsurpassed in the industry. By upcycling agricultural waste into nutrient-rich fertilizers, True Organic helps gardeners grow bountiful, healthy food while supporting a circular economy and a more sustainable future. trueorganic.earth

Product Images

Contact: 
Keelin Marcoux
411159@email4pr.com


True Organic

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CVS Health Foundation Invests $2.24 Million To Expand Community-Based Care Through Health Impact Ohio

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Originally published on CVS Health Company News

COLUMBUS, OH, March 26, 2026 /3BL/ — The CVS Health Foundation recently announced the launch of its Health Zone in Columbus with a $2.24 million investment in Health Impact Ohio to help improve access to health care, reduce emergency care utilization and support residents with chronic and behavioral health conditions.

“Families across the south and east sides of Columbus continue to face significant and interconnected challenges,” said Jenny McColloch, President of the CVS Health Foundation. “Through Health Impact Ohio, we’re investing in a proven, community‑driven model that brings together health care providers, social service organizations and trusted nonprofits to reach people earlier, reduce avoidable emergency care and improve health outcomes over time.”

What is a Health Zone

By bringing together local health care providers and trusted community organizations, CVS Health Foundation’s Health Zones make it easier for residents to get connected to primary care, nutritious food, chronic‑condition support and other essential services – all in one coordinated effort. The goal is to meet people where they are, address the real‑life challenges that affect their health and help individuals get the care, resources and stability they need to live healthier lives.

Why this support matters for the community

Families on the south and east sides of Columbus continue to face significant health and social challenges that make it harder to stay healthy and manage long‑term conditions.

How the model works

The CVS Health Foundation investment expands Health Impact Ohio’s care coordination model, which uses Community Health Workers (CHWs) to help residents connect to health care, social services and other support services. The goal is to reach people earlier, reduce avoidable emergency room visits and improve long‑term health for families on the south and east sides of Columbus.

Health Impact Ohio leads the Central Ohio Pathways HUB (the Pathways HUB) – a network of more than a dozen community organizations that work together to guide residents through a simple, step‑by‑step “Pathways” process. Through this approach, CHWs build trusted relationships and help people get the support they need, including stable housing, healthy food, prenatal care, behavioral health services and ongoing medical care.

The CVS Health Foundation’s investment will strengthen the Pathways HUB by supporting more CHWs, improving training and data systems, and helping partner agencies coordinate care more effectively. It will also expand maternal‑health and behavioral‑health services and make the model more sustainable over time.

“This investment accelerates our mission-driven work to ensure every resident in Columbus has access to coordinated, high-quality care and the resources they need to thrive,” said Heidi Welch, HIO Chief of Strategic Engagement and Operations. “By strengthening the Pathways HUB and expanding community health worker support, we can reach families earlier, close critical gaps in care, and create lasting improvements in health and stability. We are grateful for the CVS Health Foundation’s partnership and shared commitment to building stronger, healthier communities across Central Ohio.”

Expected impact

Through this investment, Health Impact Columbus aims to:

  • Increase the number of local individuals served through CHW‑led care coordination
  • Reduce emergency department visits
  • Maintain the Pathway HUB’s high standard of support for pregnant clients
  • Connect community members with vital behavioral health support services

CVS Health’s commitment to Ohio

The Health Impact Ohio investment builds on CVS Health’s long‑standing commitment to Ohio communities. Today, CVS Health operates hundreds of locations across the state and employs more than 11,000 colleagues, serving communities in urban, suburban and rural areas.

In fiscal year 2024, CVS Health’s operations generated an estimated $39.5 billion in economic impact in Ohio, supporting more than 85,000 jobs statewide through direct employment, supply chain activity, and related economic effects. The company also supported approximately $2.8 billion in state and local taxes, helping fund essential public services and infrastructure. In 2024, the company also delivered more than $940,000 in community support, complemented by colleagues dedicating over 4,000 volunteer hours.

CVS Health also continues to invest in Ohio’s future workforce by expanding job training and career development opportunities. In Columbus, CVS Health recently opened a Workforce Innovation and Talent Center located at Rosewind Estates, an affordable housing community developed with a more than $13 million CVS Health investment in collaboration with the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. By co-locating workforce training, career development, and stable housing, the investment directly addresses key social drivers of health, including economic opportunity, housing stability, and access to essential services. Rosewind residents and the broader Columbus community benefit from quality, affordable homes and convenient access to resources that support financial security, workforce participation and improved physical and mental well-being—enabling individuals to live closer to where they work and reduce barriers to healthy living. This investment builds on CVS Health’s long-standing commitment to community health in Ohio, where the company has invested nearly $80 million in affordable housing initiatives statewide, helping to create, preserve and renovate nearly 1,900 housing units that support healthier, more resilient communities.

The company also offers free health screenings to individuals nationwide through its Project Health initiative. Last year, CVS Health hosted 22 Project Health events, which saw over 500 participants and provided 2,258 screenings in Ohio.

Together, these investments reflect CVS Health’s integrated approach to improving health outcomes, strengthening economic mobility and building healthier, more resilient communities across Ohio.

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About CVS Health Foundation

The CVS Health Foundation has a proud history of supporting local communities across various regions throughout the United States. The Foundation is dedicated to uniting communities to address health challenges in collaboration with a wide range of nonprofit grantees. The Foundation collaborates on programs that enhance health outcomes, with focus areas including mental well-being, healthy aging, maternal health, health impacts from extreme weather and chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It also helps lay the groundwork for a healthier future by assisting organizations that address food security and promote educational opportunities. Additionally, the CVS Health Foundation supports CVS Health colleagues by backing the causes that are most meaningful to them through its Matching Gifts, Volunteer Challenge Grants and Children of Colleague Scholarship programs.

About Health Impact Ohio

Health Impact Ohio is a nonprofit statewide health improvement collaborative headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. They work on various projects that improve access to quality health services for all people in every community. HIO manages and supports community-based care coordination initiatives. As the managing organization of the Central Ohio Pathways HUB, Health Impact Ohio provides oversight, operational support, and performance monitoring to ensure effective and accountable service delivery.

About the Central Ohio Pathways HUB

The Central Ohio Pathways HUB is a regional care coordination network that connects individuals to health and social services using the evidence-based Pathways Community HUB model. The HUB promotes coordination, accountability, and measurable results through collaboration with local partner agencies.

Media Contact

Courtney Tavener
401-712-3698
Courtney.Tavener@CVSHealth.com

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CVS Health Foundation Invests $2.24 Million To Expand Community-Based Care Through Health Impact Ohio

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Originally published on CVS Health Company News

COLUMBUS, OH, March 26, 2026 /3BL/ — The CVS Health Foundation recently announced the launch of its Health Zone in Columbus with a $2.24 million investment in Health Impact Ohio to help improve access to health care, reduce emergency care utilization and support residents with chronic and behavioral health conditions.

“Families across the south and east sides of Columbus continue to face significant and interconnected challenges,” said Jenny McColloch, President of the CVS Health Foundation. “Through Health Impact Ohio, we’re investing in a proven, community‑driven model that brings together health care providers, social service organizations and trusted nonprofits to reach people earlier, reduce avoidable emergency care and improve health outcomes over time.”

What is a Health Zone

By bringing together local health care providers and trusted community organizations, CVS Health Foundation’s Health Zones make it easier for residents to get connected to primary care, nutritious food, chronic‑condition support and other essential services – all in one coordinated effort. The goal is to meet people where they are, address the real‑life challenges that affect their health and help individuals get the care, resources and stability they need to live healthier lives.

Why this support matters for the community

Families on the south and east sides of Columbus continue to face significant health and social challenges that make it harder to stay healthy and manage long‑term conditions.

How the model works

The CVS Health Foundation investment expands Health Impact Ohio’s care coordination model, which uses Community Health Workers (CHWs) to help residents connect to health care, social services and other support services. The goal is to reach people earlier, reduce avoidable emergency room visits and improve long‑term health for families on the south and east sides of Columbus.

Health Impact Ohio leads the Central Ohio Pathways HUB (the Pathways HUB) – a network of more than a dozen community organizations that work together to guide residents through a simple, step‑by‑step “Pathways” process. Through this approach, CHWs build trusted relationships and help people get the support they need, including stable housing, healthy food, prenatal care, behavioral health services and ongoing medical care.

The CVS Health Foundation’s investment will strengthen the Pathways HUB by supporting more CHWs, improving training and data systems, and helping partner agencies coordinate care more effectively. It will also expand maternal‑health and behavioral‑health services and make the model more sustainable over time.

“This investment accelerates our mission-driven work to ensure every resident in Columbus has access to coordinated, high-quality care and the resources they need to thrive,” said Heidi Welch, HIO Chief of Strategic Engagement and Operations. “By strengthening the Pathways HUB and expanding community health worker support, we can reach families earlier, close critical gaps in care, and create lasting improvements in health and stability. We are grateful for the CVS Health Foundation’s partnership and shared commitment to building stronger, healthier communities across Central Ohio.”

Expected impact

Through this investment, Health Impact Columbus aims to:

  • Increase the number of local individuals served through CHW‑led care coordination
  • Reduce emergency department visits
  • Maintain the Pathway HUB’s high standard of support for pregnant clients
  • Connect community members with vital behavioral health support services

CVS Health’s commitment to Ohio

The Health Impact Ohio investment builds on CVS Health’s long‑standing commitment to Ohio communities. Today, CVS Health operates hundreds of locations across the state and employs more than 11,000 colleagues, serving communities in urban, suburban and rural areas.

In fiscal year 2024, CVS Health’s operations generated an estimated $39.5 billion in economic impact in Ohio, supporting more than 85,000 jobs statewide through direct employment, supply chain activity, and related economic effects. The company also supported approximately $2.8 billion in state and local taxes, helping fund essential public services and infrastructure. In 2024, the company also delivered more than $940,000 in community support, complemented by colleagues dedicating over 4,000 volunteer hours.

CVS Health also continues to invest in Ohio’s future workforce by expanding job training and career development opportunities. In Columbus, CVS Health recently opened a Workforce Innovation and Talent Center located at Rosewind Estates, an affordable housing community developed with a more than $13 million CVS Health investment in collaboration with the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. By co-locating workforce training, career development, and stable housing, the investment directly addresses key social drivers of health, including economic opportunity, housing stability, and access to essential services. Rosewind residents and the broader Columbus community benefit from quality, affordable homes and convenient access to resources that support financial security, workforce participation and improved physical and mental well-being—enabling individuals to live closer to where they work and reduce barriers to healthy living. This investment builds on CVS Health’s long-standing commitment to community health in Ohio, where the company has invested nearly $80 million in affordable housing initiatives statewide, helping to create, preserve and renovate nearly 1,900 housing units that support healthier, more resilient communities.

The company also offers free health screenings to individuals nationwide through its Project Health initiative. Last year, CVS Health hosted 22 Project Health events, which saw over 500 participants and provided 2,258 screenings in Ohio.

Together, these investments reflect CVS Health’s integrated approach to improving health outcomes, strengthening economic mobility and building healthier, more resilient communities across Ohio.

###

About CVS Health Foundation

The CVS Health Foundation has a proud history of supporting local communities across various regions throughout the United States. The Foundation is dedicated to uniting communities to address health challenges in collaboration with a wide range of nonprofit grantees. The Foundation collaborates on programs that enhance health outcomes, with focus areas including mental well-being, healthy aging, maternal health, health impacts from extreme weather and chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It also helps lay the groundwork for a healthier future by assisting organizations that address food security and promote educational opportunities. Additionally, the CVS Health Foundation supports CVS Health colleagues by backing the causes that are most meaningful to them through its Matching Gifts, Volunteer Challenge Grants and Children of Colleague Scholarship programs.

About Health Impact Ohio

Health Impact Ohio is a nonprofit statewide health improvement collaborative headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. They work on various projects that improve access to quality health services for all people in every community. HIO manages and supports community-based care coordination initiatives. As the managing organization of the Central Ohio Pathways HUB, Health Impact Ohio provides oversight, operational support, and performance monitoring to ensure effective and accountable service delivery.

About the Central Ohio Pathways HUB

The Central Ohio Pathways HUB is a regional care coordination network that connects individuals to health and social services using the evidence-based Pathways Community HUB model. The HUB promotes coordination, accountability, and measurable results through collaboration with local partner agencies.

Media Contact

Courtney Tavener
401-712-3698
Courtney.Tavener@CVSHealth.com

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CVS Health Foundation Invests $2.24 Million To Expand Community-Based Care Through Health Impact Ohio

Posted on by sHq_LoGiNz

Originally published on CVS Health Company News

COLUMBUS, OH, March 26, 2026 /3BL/ — The CVS Health Foundation recently announced the launch of its Health Zone in Columbus with a $2.24 million investment in Health Impact Ohio to help improve access to health care, reduce emergency care utilization and support residents with chronic and behavioral health conditions.

“Families across the south and east sides of Columbus continue to face significant and interconnected challenges,” said Jenny McColloch, President of the CVS Health Foundation. “Through Health Impact Ohio, we’re investing in a proven, community‑driven model that brings together health care providers, social service organizations and trusted nonprofits to reach people earlier, reduce avoidable emergency care and improve health outcomes over time.”

What is a Health Zone

By bringing together local health care providers and trusted community organizations, CVS Health Foundation’s Health Zones make it easier for residents to get connected to primary care, nutritious food, chronic‑condition support and other essential services – all in one coordinated effort. The goal is to meet people where they are, address the real‑life challenges that affect their health and help individuals get the care, resources and stability they need to live healthier lives.

Why this support matters for the community

Families on the south and east sides of Columbus continue to face significant health and social challenges that make it harder to stay healthy and manage long‑term conditions.

How the model works

The CVS Health Foundation investment expands Health Impact Ohio’s care coordination model, which uses Community Health Workers (CHWs) to help residents connect to health care, social services and other support services. The goal is to reach people earlier, reduce avoidable emergency room visits and improve long‑term health for families on the south and east sides of Columbus.

Health Impact Ohio leads the Central Ohio Pathways HUB (the Pathways HUB) – a network of more than a dozen community organizations that work together to guide residents through a simple, step‑by‑step “Pathways” process. Through this approach, CHWs build trusted relationships and help people get the support they need, including stable housing, healthy food, prenatal care, behavioral health services and ongoing medical care.

The CVS Health Foundation’s investment will strengthen the Pathways HUB by supporting more CHWs, improving training and data systems, and helping partner agencies coordinate care more effectively. It will also expand maternal‑health and behavioral‑health services and make the model more sustainable over time.

“This investment accelerates our mission-driven work to ensure every resident in Columbus has access to coordinated, high-quality care and the resources they need to thrive,” said Heidi Welch, HIO Chief of Strategic Engagement and Operations. “By strengthening the Pathways HUB and expanding community health worker support, we can reach families earlier, close critical gaps in care, and create lasting improvements in health and stability. We are grateful for the CVS Health Foundation’s partnership and shared commitment to building stronger, healthier communities across Central Ohio.”

Expected impact

Through this investment, Health Impact Columbus aims to:

  • Increase the number of local individuals served through CHW‑led care coordination
  • Reduce emergency department visits
  • Maintain the Pathway HUB’s high standard of support for pregnant clients
  • Connect community members with vital behavioral health support services

CVS Health’s commitment to Ohio

The Health Impact Ohio investment builds on CVS Health’s long‑standing commitment to Ohio communities. Today, CVS Health operates hundreds of locations across the state and employs more than 11,000 colleagues, serving communities in urban, suburban and rural areas.

In fiscal year 2024, CVS Health’s operations generated an estimated $39.5 billion in economic impact in Ohio, supporting more than 85,000 jobs statewide through direct employment, supply chain activity, and related economic effects. The company also supported approximately $2.8 billion in state and local taxes, helping fund essential public services and infrastructure. In 2024, the company also delivered more than $940,000 in community support, complemented by colleagues dedicating over 4,000 volunteer hours.

CVS Health also continues to invest in Ohio’s future workforce by expanding job training and career development opportunities. In Columbus, CVS Health recently opened a Workforce Innovation and Talent Center located at Rosewind Estates, an affordable housing community developed with a more than $13 million CVS Health investment in collaboration with the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. By co-locating workforce training, career development, and stable housing, the investment directly addresses key social drivers of health, including economic opportunity, housing stability, and access to essential services. Rosewind residents and the broader Columbus community benefit from quality, affordable homes and convenient access to resources that support financial security, workforce participation and improved physical and mental well-being—enabling individuals to live closer to where they work and reduce barriers to healthy living. This investment builds on CVS Health’s long-standing commitment to community health in Ohio, where the company has invested nearly $80 million in affordable housing initiatives statewide, helping to create, preserve and renovate nearly 1,900 housing units that support healthier, more resilient communities.

The company also offers free health screenings to individuals nationwide through its Project Health initiative. Last year, CVS Health hosted 22 Project Health events, which saw over 500 participants and provided 2,258 screenings in Ohio.

Together, these investments reflect CVS Health’s integrated approach to improving health outcomes, strengthening economic mobility and building healthier, more resilient communities across Ohio.

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About CVS Health Foundation

The CVS Health Foundation has a proud history of supporting local communities across various regions throughout the United States. The Foundation is dedicated to uniting communities to address health challenges in collaboration with a wide range of nonprofit grantees. The Foundation collaborates on programs that enhance health outcomes, with focus areas including mental well-being, healthy aging, maternal health, health impacts from extreme weather and chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It also helps lay the groundwork for a healthier future by assisting organizations that address food security and promote educational opportunities. Additionally, the CVS Health Foundation supports CVS Health colleagues by backing the causes that are most meaningful to them through its Matching Gifts, Volunteer Challenge Grants and Children of Colleague Scholarship programs.

About Health Impact Ohio

Health Impact Ohio is a nonprofit statewide health improvement collaborative headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. They work on various projects that improve access to quality health services for all people in every community. HIO manages and supports community-based care coordination initiatives. As the managing organization of the Central Ohio Pathways HUB, Health Impact Ohio provides oversight, operational support, and performance monitoring to ensure effective and accountable service delivery.

About the Central Ohio Pathways HUB

The Central Ohio Pathways HUB is a regional care coordination network that connects individuals to health and social services using the evidence-based Pathways Community HUB model. The HUB promotes coordination, accountability, and measurable results through collaboration with local partner agencies.

Media Contact

Courtney Tavener
401-712-3698
Courtney.Tavener@CVSHealth.com

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CVS Health Foundation Invests $2.24 Million To Expand Community-Based Care Through Health Impact Ohio

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Originally published on CVS Health Company News

COLUMBUS, OH, March 26, 2026 /3BL/ — The CVS Health Foundation recently announced the launch of its Health Zone in Columbus with a $2.24 million investment in Health Impact Ohio to help improve access to health care, reduce emergency care utilization and support residents with chronic and behavioral health conditions.

“Families across the south and east sides of Columbus continue to face significant and interconnected challenges,” said Jenny McColloch, President of the CVS Health Foundation. “Through Health Impact Ohio, we’re investing in a proven, community‑driven model that brings together health care providers, social service organizations and trusted nonprofits to reach people earlier, reduce avoidable emergency care and improve health outcomes over time.”

What is a Health Zone

By bringing together local health care providers and trusted community organizations, CVS Health Foundation’s Health Zones make it easier for residents to get connected to primary care, nutritious food, chronic‑condition support and other essential services – all in one coordinated effort. The goal is to meet people where they are, address the real‑life challenges that affect their health and help individuals get the care, resources and stability they need to live healthier lives.

Why this support matters for the community

Families on the south and east sides of Columbus continue to face significant health and social challenges that make it harder to stay healthy and manage long‑term conditions.

How the model works

The CVS Health Foundation investment expands Health Impact Ohio’s care coordination model, which uses Community Health Workers (CHWs) to help residents connect to health care, social services and other support services. The goal is to reach people earlier, reduce avoidable emergency room visits and improve long‑term health for families on the south and east sides of Columbus.

Health Impact Ohio leads the Central Ohio Pathways HUB (the Pathways HUB) – a network of more than a dozen community organizations that work together to guide residents through a simple, step‑by‑step “Pathways” process. Through this approach, CHWs build trusted relationships and help people get the support they need, including stable housing, healthy food, prenatal care, behavioral health services and ongoing medical care.

The CVS Health Foundation’s investment will strengthen the Pathways HUB by supporting more CHWs, improving training and data systems, and helping partner agencies coordinate care more effectively. It will also expand maternal‑health and behavioral‑health services and make the model more sustainable over time.

“This investment accelerates our mission-driven work to ensure every resident in Columbus has access to coordinated, high-quality care and the resources they need to thrive,” said Heidi Welch, HIO Chief of Strategic Engagement and Operations. “By strengthening the Pathways HUB and expanding community health worker support, we can reach families earlier, close critical gaps in care, and create lasting improvements in health and stability. We are grateful for the CVS Health Foundation’s partnership and shared commitment to building stronger, healthier communities across Central Ohio.”

Expected impact

Through this investment, Health Impact Columbus aims to:

  • Increase the number of local individuals served through CHW‑led care coordination
  • Reduce emergency department visits
  • Maintain the Pathway HUB’s high standard of support for pregnant clients
  • Connect community members with vital behavioral health support services

CVS Health’s commitment to Ohio

The Health Impact Ohio investment builds on CVS Health’s long‑standing commitment to Ohio communities. Today, CVS Health operates hundreds of locations across the state and employs more than 11,000 colleagues, serving communities in urban, suburban and rural areas.

In fiscal year 2024, CVS Health’s operations generated an estimated $39.5 billion in economic impact in Ohio, supporting more than 85,000 jobs statewide through direct employment, supply chain activity, and related economic effects. The company also supported approximately $2.8 billion in state and local taxes, helping fund essential public services and infrastructure. In 2024, the company also delivered more than $940,000 in community support, complemented by colleagues dedicating over 4,000 volunteer hours.

CVS Health also continues to invest in Ohio’s future workforce by expanding job training and career development opportunities. In Columbus, CVS Health recently opened a Workforce Innovation and Talent Center located at Rosewind Estates, an affordable housing community developed with a more than $13 million CVS Health investment in collaboration with the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. By co-locating workforce training, career development, and stable housing, the investment directly addresses key social drivers of health, including economic opportunity, housing stability, and access to essential services. Rosewind residents and the broader Columbus community benefit from quality, affordable homes and convenient access to resources that support financial security, workforce participation and improved physical and mental well-being—enabling individuals to live closer to where they work and reduce barriers to healthy living. This investment builds on CVS Health’s long-standing commitment to community health in Ohio, where the company has invested nearly $80 million in affordable housing initiatives statewide, helping to create, preserve and renovate nearly 1,900 housing units that support healthier, more resilient communities.

The company also offers free health screenings to individuals nationwide through its Project Health initiative. Last year, CVS Health hosted 22 Project Health events, which saw over 500 participants and provided 2,258 screenings in Ohio.

Together, these investments reflect CVS Health’s integrated approach to improving health outcomes, strengthening economic mobility and building healthier, more resilient communities across Ohio.

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About CVS Health Foundation

The CVS Health Foundation has a proud history of supporting local communities across various regions throughout the United States. The Foundation is dedicated to uniting communities to address health challenges in collaboration with a wide range of nonprofit grantees. The Foundation collaborates on programs that enhance health outcomes, with focus areas including mental well-being, healthy aging, maternal health, health impacts from extreme weather and chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It also helps lay the groundwork for a healthier future by assisting organizations that address food security and promote educational opportunities. Additionally, the CVS Health Foundation supports CVS Health colleagues by backing the causes that are most meaningful to them through its Matching Gifts, Volunteer Challenge Grants and Children of Colleague Scholarship programs.

About Health Impact Ohio

Health Impact Ohio is a nonprofit statewide health improvement collaborative headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. They work on various projects that improve access to quality health services for all people in every community. HIO manages and supports community-based care coordination initiatives. As the managing organization of the Central Ohio Pathways HUB, Health Impact Ohio provides oversight, operational support, and performance monitoring to ensure effective and accountable service delivery.

About the Central Ohio Pathways HUB

The Central Ohio Pathways HUB is a regional care coordination network that connects individuals to health and social services using the evidence-based Pathways Community HUB model. The HUB promotes coordination, accountability, and measurable results through collaboration with local partner agencies.

Media Contact

Courtney Tavener
401-712-3698
Courtney.Tavener@CVSHealth.com

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CVS Health Foundation Invests $2.24 Million To Expand Community-Based Care Through Health Impact Ohio

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Originally published on CVS Health Company News

COLUMBUS, OH, March 26, 2026 /3BL/ — The CVS Health Foundation recently announced the launch of its Health Zone in Columbus with a $2.24 million investment in Health Impact Ohio to help improve access to health care, reduce emergency care utilization and support residents with chronic and behavioral health conditions.

“Families across the south and east sides of Columbus continue to face significant and interconnected challenges,” said Jenny McColloch, President of the CVS Health Foundation. “Through Health Impact Ohio, we’re investing in a proven, community‑driven model that brings together health care providers, social service organizations and trusted nonprofits to reach people earlier, reduce avoidable emergency care and improve health outcomes over time.”

What is a Health Zone

By bringing together local health care providers and trusted community organizations, CVS Health Foundation’s Health Zones make it easier for residents to get connected to primary care, nutritious food, chronic‑condition support and other essential services – all in one coordinated effort. The goal is to meet people where they are, address the real‑life challenges that affect their health and help individuals get the care, resources and stability they need to live healthier lives.

Why this support matters for the community

Families on the south and east sides of Columbus continue to face significant health and social challenges that make it harder to stay healthy and manage long‑term conditions.

How the model works

The CVS Health Foundation investment expands Health Impact Ohio’s care coordination model, which uses Community Health Workers (CHWs) to help residents connect to health care, social services and other support services. The goal is to reach people earlier, reduce avoidable emergency room visits and improve long‑term health for families on the south and east sides of Columbus.

Health Impact Ohio leads the Central Ohio Pathways HUB (the Pathways HUB) – a network of more than a dozen community organizations that work together to guide residents through a simple, step‑by‑step “Pathways” process. Through this approach, CHWs build trusted relationships and help people get the support they need, including stable housing, healthy food, prenatal care, behavioral health services and ongoing medical care.

The CVS Health Foundation’s investment will strengthen the Pathways HUB by supporting more CHWs, improving training and data systems, and helping partner agencies coordinate care more effectively. It will also expand maternal‑health and behavioral‑health services and make the model more sustainable over time.

“This investment accelerates our mission-driven work to ensure every resident in Columbus has access to coordinated, high-quality care and the resources they need to thrive,” said Heidi Welch, HIO Chief of Strategic Engagement and Operations. “By strengthening the Pathways HUB and expanding community health worker support, we can reach families earlier, close critical gaps in care, and create lasting improvements in health and stability. We are grateful for the CVS Health Foundation’s partnership and shared commitment to building stronger, healthier communities across Central Ohio.”

Expected impact

Through this investment, Health Impact Columbus aims to:

  • Increase the number of local individuals served through CHW‑led care coordination
  • Reduce emergency department visits
  • Maintain the Pathway HUB’s high standard of support for pregnant clients
  • Connect community members with vital behavioral health support services

CVS Health’s commitment to Ohio

The Health Impact Ohio investment builds on CVS Health’s long‑standing commitment to Ohio communities. Today, CVS Health operates hundreds of locations across the state and employs more than 11,000 colleagues, serving communities in urban, suburban and rural areas.

In fiscal year 2024, CVS Health’s operations generated an estimated $39.5 billion in economic impact in Ohio, supporting more than 85,000 jobs statewide through direct employment, supply chain activity, and related economic effects. The company also supported approximately $2.8 billion in state and local taxes, helping fund essential public services and infrastructure. In 2024, the company also delivered more than $940,000 in community support, complemented by colleagues dedicating over 4,000 volunteer hours.

CVS Health also continues to invest in Ohio’s future workforce by expanding job training and career development opportunities. In Columbus, CVS Health recently opened a Workforce Innovation and Talent Center located at Rosewind Estates, an affordable housing community developed with a more than $13 million CVS Health investment in collaboration with the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. By co-locating workforce training, career development, and stable housing, the investment directly addresses key social drivers of health, including economic opportunity, housing stability, and access to essential services. Rosewind residents and the broader Columbus community benefit from quality, affordable homes and convenient access to resources that support financial security, workforce participation and improved physical and mental well-being—enabling individuals to live closer to where they work and reduce barriers to healthy living. This investment builds on CVS Health’s long-standing commitment to community health in Ohio, where the company has invested nearly $80 million in affordable housing initiatives statewide, helping to create, preserve and renovate nearly 1,900 housing units that support healthier, more resilient communities.

The company also offers free health screenings to individuals nationwide through its Project Health initiative. Last year, CVS Health hosted 22 Project Health events, which saw over 500 participants and provided 2,258 screenings in Ohio.

Together, these investments reflect CVS Health’s integrated approach to improving health outcomes, strengthening economic mobility and building healthier, more resilient communities across Ohio.

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About CVS Health Foundation

The CVS Health Foundation has a proud history of supporting local communities across various regions throughout the United States. The Foundation is dedicated to uniting communities to address health challenges in collaboration with a wide range of nonprofit grantees. The Foundation collaborates on programs that enhance health outcomes, with focus areas including mental well-being, healthy aging, maternal health, health impacts from extreme weather and chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It also helps lay the groundwork for a healthier future by assisting organizations that address food security and promote educational opportunities. Additionally, the CVS Health Foundation supports CVS Health colleagues by backing the causes that are most meaningful to them through its Matching Gifts, Volunteer Challenge Grants and Children of Colleague Scholarship programs.

About Health Impact Ohio

Health Impact Ohio is a nonprofit statewide health improvement collaborative headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. They work on various projects that improve access to quality health services for all people in every community. HIO manages and supports community-based care coordination initiatives. As the managing organization of the Central Ohio Pathways HUB, Health Impact Ohio provides oversight, operational support, and performance monitoring to ensure effective and accountable service delivery.

About the Central Ohio Pathways HUB

The Central Ohio Pathways HUB is a regional care coordination network that connects individuals to health and social services using the evidence-based Pathways Community HUB model. The HUB promotes coordination, accountability, and measurable results through collaboration with local partner agencies.

Media Contact

Courtney Tavener
401-712-3698
Courtney.Tavener@CVSHealth.com

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Southwire Named One of The World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

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March 26, 2026 /3BL/ – Southwire, North America’s leading wire and cable company, has received the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

In 2026, Ethisphere recognized 138 companies spanning 17 countries and 40 industries. 2026 marks the third consecutive year that Southwire has been recognized. This year, Southwire is one of only five honorees in the electronics and components industry.

“Being recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies reflects the integrity and dedication of our team members and their commitment to Doing Right,” said Ganesh Ramaswamy, Southwire’s president and CEO. “Our team members act with honesty, accountability, and respect to help ensure we continue to earn the trust of our customers, partners, and communities.”

The World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment is grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, which requires companies to provide 240+ different proof points on practices that support robust ethics and compliance, governance, a culture of ethics, environmental and social impact and initiatives that support a strong value chain. That data undergoes further qualitative analysis by Ethisphere’s panel of experts who spend thousands of hours vetting and evaluating each year’s group of applicants.

“Being recognized for three consecutive years is no small accomplishment, and it’s a clear reflection that we are doing the right things and remaining committed to our values and standards,” said Burt Fealing, Southwire’s executive vice president, general counsel, chief sustainability officer and interim chief people & culture officer. “This milestone is also an opportunity for us to continue building on the strong foundation that has been established. The work ahead will require continued focus, collaboration, and dedication, but I am confident in this team’s ability to keep raising the bar. I am extremely appreciative of the commitment and hard work that made this success possible.”

The process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify best-in-class ethics and compliance practices from organizations across industries and from around the world.

“Congratulations to Southwire for achieving recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. As we mark the 20th class of honorees, this group continues to raise the bar for business integrity by embedding ethics into everyday decision making and long-term strategy. Companies with strong ethics, compliance and governance programs are built for better long-term performance,” said Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair.

To view the full list of this year’s honorees, please visit the World’s Most Ethical Companies website, at https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees. 

For questions about Southwire’s Ethics and Compliance program, visit https://www.southwire.com/sustainability/doing-right-connection.  

For more Southwire news, visit www.southwire.com/sustainability.

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Ping An Reports 2025 Performance on Positive Trends, Operating Profit[1] Up 10.3% YoY

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Cash Dividend Increases for 14th Consecutive Year to RMB48,891 million

HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter “Ping An” or the “Group”, HKEX: 2318; SSE: 601318) today announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Despite a complex and volatile macroeconomic environment in 2025, the strong resilience of China’s economy and the fundamental momentum of structural upgrade provided solid foundations for Ping An to overcome challenges and grow steadily. Ping An consistently advanced its “integrated finance + health and senior care” strategy, sharpened its core competitive edge via “service differentiation”, and delivered results characterized by positive trends, high-value growth, strategic advancement, and service innovation.

  • Operating profit after tax attributable to shareholders of the parent company was RMB134,415 million, up 10.3% year on year.
  • Net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company excluding non-recurring gains and losses was RMB143,773 million, up 22.5% year on year.
  • Equity attributable to shareholders of the parent company exceeded RMB1 trillion for the first time, totaling RMB1,000,419 million, up 7.7% from the beginning of 2025.
  • Attaching great importance to shareholder returns, Ping An plans to pay a final dividend of RMB1.75 per share in cash for 2025. Total cash dividends paid for 2025 will be RMB48,891 million, having risen for 14 consecutive years.
  • Life & Health sustained business growth, increasing NBV by 29.3% year on year to RMB36,897 million.
  • Ping An delivered excellent results in insurance funds investment. Comprehensive investment yield was 6.3%.

Advanced Integrated Finance Strategy, Enhanced Customer Development Efficiency, Sustained Core Business Momentum

Diversification of residents’ financial needs creates greater opportunities for integrated finance. During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, China will accelerate its growth into a financial powerhouse. China’s middle class is expected to account for one-third of the global middle class by 2030. Professional, personalized, and integrated financial services are now embracing greater market opportunities by addressing the traditional financial pain points of being complex, time-consuming, and over-spending.

Ping An delivered a “one customer, multiple accounts, multiple products, and one-stop services” solution through its integrated finance strategy. This strategy offered unique advantages through four product categories: Protection, Asset Management, Credit, and Service, designed to address a wide range of customer needs. The Group’s data shows that the retention rate of customers holding three or more categories of products reached 99%, indicating significantly higher loyalty. Ping An boosted retention with service products, achieving a 93% retention rate of customers entitled to services in the health and senior care ecosystem in 2025. Integrated online and offline channels drive in-depth customer development. Ping An’s extensive offline channels covered 330 major cities nationwide, with over 7,000 offline outlets and over 1.30 million captive and non-captive sales agents. Ping An Life’s sales agents, as the core force for in-depth customer development, raised per capita productivity by 17.2% year on year in 2025. Ping An Bank boosted its productivity per outlet by 126% year on year in 2025. Ping An P&C helped other member companies cumulatively acquire 4.50 million customers via cross-selling in the past three years. The AI-enabled online “Express Service” gateway seamlessly integrates multiple service scenarios and apps, driving efficient conversion. Average monthly online active customers reached about 90 million in 2025. Integrated financial service model boosted efficiency and reduced costs. The number of high-value customers increased by 6% from the beginning of the year as of December 31, 2025. The cost of acquiring internal customers was 35-45% lower than that of acquiring external customers on average.

Ping An advanced customer development via integrated finance. Steadily increasing customers: Group’s retail customers increased 3.5% from the beginning of 2025 to 251 million. High customer retention: the retention rate of customers holding three or more categories of products was 99% in 2025. Consistently unlocking customer value: number of contracts per customer increased by 0.7% from the beginning of 2025 to 2.94 as of December 31, 2025. As of December 31, 2025, 75% of customers had been served by Ping An for five or more years, holding 1.7 times more contracts per customer than first-year customers.

The core financial businesses realized high-quality development in 2025. Life & Health business grew constantly. Life & Health new business value (“NBV”) increased 29.3% year on year to RMB36,897 million, and NBV margin (based on ANP) rose 5.8 pps year on year to 28.5%. Ping An Life achieved high-quality development in multiple channels. Agency channel NBV rose 10.4% year on year in 2025 driven by a 17.2% year-on-year increase in NBV per agent. Bancassurance channel NBV surged 138.0% year on year. Bancassurance, community finance and other channels’ share in Ping An Life’s NBV increased 12.1 pps year on year in 2025. “Insurance + service” offerings gained traction. The health and senior care services were used by 18,298 thousand of Ping An Life’s customers in 2025. Business quality improved consistently. The 13-month persistency ratio rose 1.0 pps year on year to 97.4% and the 25-month persistency ratio rose 5.2 pps year on year to 94.9%.

Ping An P&C maintained steady business growth and quality. In 2025, premium income increased 6.6% year on year to RMB343,168 million and insurance revenue increased 3.3% year on year to RMB338,912 million. Ping An P&C’s overall combined ratio (“COR”) improved by 1.5 pps year on year to 96.8% and auto insurance COR improved by 2.3 pps year on year to 95.8%. Ping An P&C advanced the “insurance + technology + service” model and bolstered five key financial sectors, namely technology finance, green finance, inclusive finance, pension finance and digital finance. In 2025, the Company provided RMB373.04 trillion worth of insurance coverage for 2.93 million small and micro-enterprises, and issued 3.26 million science and technology insurance policies, providing RMB9.29 trillion worth of insurance coverage. Ping An improved service quality and efficiency via risk mitigation. Ping An P&C gave alerts on about 420,000 natural disasters to about 130 million customers in 2025, enabling the Company to reduce losses by over RMB707 million.

Insurance funds delivered strong investment performance and demonstrated stable asset allocation capabilities. Ping An’s insurance funds investment portfolio grew 13.2% from the beginning of 2025 to RMB6.49 trillion as of December 31, 2025. The Group adhered to the philosophies of long-term investing and liability matching for its insurance funds investment. Ping An archived excellent and stable investment results through a balanced investment strategy including fixed income investment, equity investment, and alternative investment. The Group’s insurance funds investment portfolio achieved a comprehensive investment yield of 6.3% in 2025, up 0.5 pps year on year.

Ping An Bank maintained steady business results and asset quality, with RMB42,633 million in net profit in 2025. Non-performing loan ratio dropped by 0.01 pps from the beginning of 2025 to 1.05%, and provision coverage ratio was 220.88% as of December 31, 2025, indicating adequate risk provisions. Core tier 1 capital adequacy ratio rose by 0.24 pps from the beginning of 2025 to 9.36% as of December 31, 2025. Ping An Bank promoted the high-quality, sustainable development of retail business. Retail assets under management rose 1.1% from the beginning of 2025 to RMB4,238,409 million as of December 31, 2025. As Ping An Bank consistently supported the real economy, the corporate loan balance grew 3.5% from the beginning of 2025 as of December 31, 2025. Supporting new quality productive forces, Ping An Bank had 31.9 thousand tech company customers as of December 31, 2025, up 21.1% from the beginning of 2025.

Health & Senior Care Strategy Enables Core Businesses Via Differentiation

As China is rapidly entering a “longevity era”, access to high-quality health and senior care services is becoming Chinese residents’ urgent demand. China’s elderly population aged 60 and above has exceeded 300 million, and China’s average life expectancy is currently 79 years. The health industry continues to face key challenges such as uneven distribution of medical resources, complex treatment processes, and heavy financial burdens on patients. Alongside this trend, access to all-around, multi-tiered, and high-quality health and senior care services is becoming Chinese residents’ urgent and rigid real-world demand.

Ping An builds an upgraded managed care model with Chinese characteristics as a leading senior care ecosystem operator, enabling clients to achieve integrated financial and health well-being. Building on its solid foundation in integrated finance, Ping An acts for payers and integrates providers to deliver the most cost-effective health and senior care solutions centering on full-lifecycle customer needs. The multi-tiered medical security system raised clients’ payment capacity. In 2025, Ping An realized RMB159 billion in health insurance premium income, including nearly RMB73.4 billion in medical insurance premium income, up 2.7% year on year. Technology strength enhanced the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment and improved user experience. In 2025, Ping An launched AI products including Renowned Doctor Digital Avatar, AI Family Doctor, and AI Senior Care Concierge, covering the entire customer journey of prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. Moreover, Ping An pioneered an AI-enabled multi-disciplinary team (“MDT”) assistance platform for complex disease diagnosis, which has been applied to diseases including breast cancer. The AI Doctor precisely diagnosed over 11,300 types of diseases with an accuracy rate of 95.1%, and the accuracy rate of complex disease diagnosis/treatment plans from AI-enabled MDT approached 90%. The “AI + human doctor” services covered 100% of the Group’s retail customers, with nearly 12 million AI Doctor users annually. The cost per consultation in Q4 2025 decreased by 45% year on year.

Ping An strengthened its “online, in-hospital, in-home, and in-company” network for health and senior care services to build a “Five Mosts” framework, namely the most suitable hospital, the most suitable doctor, the most suitable treatment, the most suitable medication, and the most suitable time. In respect of online services, Ping An provided “direct billing” services at online pharmacies in 2025. Corporate health accounts will be “directly billed” after members of corporate health management programs purchase medicines online. In respect of in-hospital services, Ping An provided commercial insurance customers with “direct billing” services at public hospitals (including VIP and international departments), private hospitals, and overseas medical institutions. Ping An launched a QR code payment service for the offl­ine medicine purchase scenario of members of corporate health management programs, covering 77,000 pharmacies nationwide in 2025. In respect of in-home services, over 240,000 customers were entitled to home-based senior care services in 2025. In respect of in-company services, Ping An served over 95,000 corporate clients and their 60 million plus employees in 2025. Ping An integrates these service networks to build the “Five Mosts” medical, health and senior care service framework.

Ping An had about 50,000 in-house and contracted external doctors, including over 3,500 contracted expert doctors, as of December 31, 2025. Ping An has partnered with over 37,000 hospitals (including all top 100 hospitals and 3A hospitals) in China for claims services. In terms of proprietary health and senior care communities, Ping An has unveiled a total of six Zhen Living premium health and senior care communities in five cities. Among them, Zhen City • Shanghai has opened for business, and Zhen City • Futian in Shenzhen has started a soft opening. In terms of partnered health and senior care communities, an experience and showcase center of Yi City in Foshan has started a soft opening, and Yi City will expand to other new first-tier cities.

Health and senior care services are enabling core financial businesses and are rapidly becoming a key driver of Ping An’s second growth curve. Ping An has effectively driven increases in the upsell rate and the premium per policy via the health and senior care ecosystem. In 2025, the upsell rate of health and senior care users increased by 4 pps. The first year premium (“FYP”) per new policy increased by 1.5 times for health care customers, by 5.2 times for home-based senior care customers, and by 23.4 times for premium senior care customers. PKU Healthcare Group, the flagship medical resource within Ping An’s health and senior care ecosystem, maintained consistent revenue growth to RMB5,723 million in 2025. Ping An Health develops differentiation advantages by building a managed care model with Chinese characteristics. Ping An Health (Ping An Good Doctor) achieved RMB5,468 million in revenue and RMB380 million in net profit in 2025.

Technology Improved Service Quality and Efficiency. MSCI ESG Ranking Rose to AAA.

Under the principle of “AI in ALL,” Ping An builds leading technological capabilities to enable high-quality business development. As of December 31, 2025, Ping An’s databases had accumulated 33 terabytes of data covering 251 million retail customers. Moreover, the Company had amassed over 3.2 trillion tokens of high-quality text corpus, 500,000 hours of annotated voice corpus, and over 8.5 billion image corpus entries. Over 230,000 employees of Ping An Group used its internal AI agent platform, developed over 70,000 AI agent applications, and called AI models 3.65 billion times in 2025. Ping An constantly deepened and widened scenario applications. In improving experience, 59% of life insurance claims were settled via the quick claim service, and 93% of policies sold via the auto dealer channel were intelligently issued within one minute on average in 2025. In managing risks, Ping An P&C’s claims savings via smart fraud detection amounted to RMB10.51 billion in 2025, exceeding RMB10 billion for the third consecutive year. In cutting costs, 94% of life insurance policies were underwritten within seconds in 2025. The volume of services provided by Ping An’s AI service representatives reached about 1,702 million times, accounting for 80% of Ping An’s total customer service volume in 2025. In promoting sales, AI agents helped realize RMB133,179 million in sales in 2025. Ping An reinstated 30% more policies via a smart “AI + human” reinstatement task assignment system, effectively renewing insurance coverage for customers.

CSRs, green development, and rural vitalization. Ping An cumulatively invested over RMB10.88 trillion to bolster the real economy. Ping An’s green investment of insurance funds totaled RMB530,087 million, and green loan balance reached RMB266,433 million as of December 31, 2025. In 2025, Ping An’s green insurance premium income totaled RMB76,474 million. Ping An provided RMB57,148 million in funding for rural industrial vitalization in 2025. Ping An’s MSCI ESG Rating rose to AAA, No.1 in the multi-line insurance and brokerage industry in the Asia-Pacific region for the fourth consecutive year. Ping An was included in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) 2025 as the only Chinese mainland insurer included.

2026 marks the commencement of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan. The underlying conditions and fundamental trends sustaining China’s long-term economic growth remain unchanged. As the demand for financial and insurance services remains robust and residents’ demands for health and senior care services are increasing, Ping An is well positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities. In 2026, we at Ping An will thoroughly study and implement the spirit of the meetings of the National People’ Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, and remain true to our original aspiration of providing people-centered financial services. We will advance our technology-enabled “integrated finance + health and senior care” dual-pronged strategy under the business policy of “high-value growth, service innovation, technology enablement, and regulatory compliance.” In this “Year of Services,” we will constantly upgrade three major innovative service frameworks, improve operations, strengthen risk management, and make every effort to bolster five key financial sectors, namely technology finance, green finance, inclusive finance, pension finance and digital finance, contributing to the high-quality development of the financial industry with Chinese characteristics and building China into a financial powerhouse.

1. Operating Profit Attributable to Shareholders of the Parent Company

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SOURCE Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd.

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