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An intergenerational dialogue

Recently, the Doris Griffin Senior Activity Center members participated in an insightful discussion with students at the University of Texas at San Antonio.  The UTSA Center for Dialogue and Deliberation, […]

Thursday, June 5, 2025
Tampa FORE the win!

The WellMed Charitable Foundation recently returned to Tampa for our second TopGolf fundraiser in the market. WellMed and Optum colleagues in the market enjoyed a beautiful night of golf alongside […]

Thursday, May 29, 2025
From home to the world: live-streamed travel experiences for older adults

Older adults are embarking on a virtual adventure with the WellMed Travel Club. The WellMed Charitable Foundation has partnered with Wowzitude, an innovative livestreaming travel organization, to launch the WellMed […]

Thursday, May 22, 2025
Lil’ Nola Fest Gives Back

Throwback Thursday to earlier this month when WellMed Employee’s in San Antonio held a mini NOLA Fest at the WellMed headquarters. Employees assembled items for older adults served by Merced […]

Thursday, April 24, 2025
A caregiver’s call for help

Like many caregivers, Dru Martinez was not prepared for the life-altering news that his mother was diagnosed with dementia.  “I was at a point in my life where I felt […]

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Dallas senior center member turns 104

When I think of Mr. John McCarver, all I can say is he was sharper than anyone you will ever meet. Each day he walked into the center as clean […]

Monday, March 24, 2025
A sweet charity for Valentine’s Day

In observation of Heart Month, WellMed employees in San Antonio organized a Valentine’s Day sale benefitting the American Heart Association. For a $10 donation to the charity, employees received two […]

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Veggie van brings fresh produce to older adults in Tampa

The Veggie Van is making grocery trips easier and more accessible to older adults in the Tampa Bay area thanks to a recent grant from the WellMed Charitable Foundation (WCF). […]

Monday, February 10, 2025
WellMed Charitable Foundation helps older adults keep their bodies, minds active

Members of the Zavala Senior Center are finding ways to stay active with the different activities offered at the center. From games, crafts, workouts, and community. KIII-TV visits the center […]

Thursday, January 23, 2025
End-of year campaign raises $54k for WCF, $3 million donated in 2024

The WellMed Charitable Foundation raised more than $50,000 during the annual end-of-year campaign, bringing the total raised for the year to over $3 million.  Less than 1% of foundation giving […]

Wednesday, January 15, 2025