Over the past two years, Aetna has
focused on reducing disparities in health care among racial and ethnic
populations through an integrated business and philanthropic approach.

Pennsylvania organizations received almost $200 ,000 in 2004,
$750,000 since 2001

The grants include $25,000 to the Temple University School of
Dentistry. They provided students an opportunity to explore the achievements and
contributions of the diverse ethnic make-up of the Detroit region.

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"We are committed to building healthy communities , with particular
emphasis on addressing racial and ethnic disparities in health care,"
said Marilda L."
"This grant provides access to the children in our school-based
dental clinic at the Roberto Clemente Middle School," said Oscar
Arevalo, Director of Outreach Programs, Temple University School of
Dentistry. Aetna provides easy
access to cost-effective health care through a nationwide network of
more than 655,000 health care professionals, including over 390,000
primary care and specialist doctors and 3,937 hospitals.aetna.

Arab-American + Chaldean Council provides a broad spectrum of health and
human services specifically tailored for this ethnic and minority population,
including outcome-based youth after-school and summer programs.. seeks to empower middle school youth
to reach their full potential by enhancing their academic achievement,
preventing their involvement with alcohol , tobacco and other drugs while
encouraging parents to play an active role in their children's school life.

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Racial and ethnic disparities in health care have become a
critical issue as minorities are projected to make up 41.
The "One World.

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$25,000 was provided to
the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia, $51,000 since 2002.com.m.

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Funds in 2004 were specifically directed toward
enhancing cultural competency and improving the oral health of
children and adults.aetna.
The intensive 10-lesson plan One World: Connecting Communities, Cultures
and Classrooms program is being used with several thousand students age 12-18
during after-school programs.m.

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5 percent of
the American workforce by 2008. Franzoi,
Aetna Regional Manager. "Aetna's generosity provides comprehensive dental services
for many underprivileged children in North Philadelphia.
As part of the NFL's Super Bowl multicultural and community investment,
the NFL works with local organizations to develop programs focusing on the
education, advancement and leadership of both racial and gender minorities in
the host city .

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"Exploring and understanding the similarities and differences of diverse
cultures are critical to the development of future leaders," said Monty
Fakhouri, Arab-American + Chaldean Council. Contact:
Monty Fakhouri, (248) 559-1990
YWCA of Metropolitan Detroit is dedicated to eliminating racism and
empowering women.

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5 million through the
Regional Grants Program, including $5 million for initiatives that
address racial and ethnic disparities in health care.

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Since 1980, the Aetna Foundation has contributed more than $270
million in grants, scholarships and social investments.

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The company made $2. The check will be presented to the university at the
Roberto Clemente Middle School in Philadelphia .7 million medical members, 11.5 million group insurance members to help them
make better informed decisions about their health care and protect
their finances against health-related risks.One Detroit " cultural diversity fair will begin at
9:30 a.

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4 million
pharmacy members and 13. The event
will be held on Saturday, January 28 from 9:30 a.
Also involved in the program are Eastern Michigan University and Mayor's
Time, an independent agency which brings organizations together for the
benefit of expanding after-school opportunities.

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2 million in grants nationally
to 109 organizations. Additional information about the Aetna
Foundation is available at www. A town hall meeting will review themes
and lessons learned and offer an opportunity for questions and answers.One
Detroit" interactive youth cultural sensitivity/understanding project,
presented by the NFL Super Bowl Multicultural Outreach program include the
Arab-American + Chaldean Council, Boys + Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan ,
Eastern Michigan University's CloseUP Theatre Troupe, Generation of Promise,
Ready 2 Read, Think Detroit PAL, YMCA of Metro-Detroit, YWCA, and Youth On the
Edge . The Boll Family YMCA is located at 1401 Broadway in downtown
Detroit.

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"We look forward to working with Temple
University and other program recipients to accomplish this goal.com/foundation

About Aetna

As one of the nation 's leading providers of health care, dental,
pharmacy, group life, disability and long-term care benefits , Aetna
puts information and helpful resources to work for its approximately
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NFL Joins the Arab -American + Chaldean Council and Other Local Organizations to Lead Local Children in Day of Cultural Awareness and Understanding

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After-school provider organizations participating in the "One World. Contact: Emma Peterson, (313) 259-9922
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HARTFORD, Conn.

----Aetna (NYSE: AET)
today announced the final total of its national Regional Grants
Program for 2004. "The
Regional Grants Program, in its fourth year, funds programs that
improve understanding of racial and cultural diversity and provide
access to quality health care.One Detroit," a one day
cultural diversity fair culminating more than three months of study and field
trips focused on ethnic culture and Detroit historical experience. These cultural visits expanded on themes explored in
the One World program and included lunches of ethnic cuisine.
Workshops will explore such areas as dance and music styles of different
cultures; challenges faced by those with physical impairments demonstrated by
playing basketball in wheelchairs; and creative resolutions of sensitive
issues as explored through scenarios. of Greatness.

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Aetna Distributes $2.2 Million Through Regional Grants Program; Almost $200 000 Donated in Pennsylvania; 92 Percent of Grants Focus on Racial and Ethnic Dispar

The
Foundation's giving is focused on reducing racial and ethnic
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"We are pleased to support local organizations that share Aetna's
commitment to ending disparities in health care," said R.J.9 million dental members, 8. of Greatness, Inc.

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Gandara, president of the Aetna Foundation.
The half-day trips were designed to reinforce messages learned through the
NFL/Scholastic One World: Connecting Communities, Cultures and Classrooms
program.

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The Aetna Foundation 2004 regional grant recipients in
Pennsylvania:

Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
Alzheimer's Association
Center for Hearing and Deaf Services, Inc.
Police Athletic League of Philadelphia
Saint Luke's Hospital
Temple University School of Dentistry
The Health Care Improvement Foundation, Inc.
University of Pennsylvania (Trustees)
YMCA of Philadelphia and Vicinity

About the Aetna Foundation

The Aetna Foundation is the independent charitable and
philanthropic arm of Aetna Inc. Founded in 1972, the Foundation seeks
to help build healthy communities by funding initiatives that improve
the quality of life where our employees and customers work and live. Out of those students, 120 were selected to
participate in four-hour field trips to the African American Museum, Arab
American Museum and Cultural Center and Detroit Historical Museum in October,
November and December. This year's roster will boast a list of youth, business,
health, leadership, and cultural events and activities.

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28, an additional 120 youth have been invited to participate in a
comprehensive and interactive day at the Boll Family YMCA in downtown Detroit.

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Since 2001, Aetna has awarded more than $7.
In addition, $15,000 was donated to the Albert Einstein Health
Care Network, including $60,000 since 2001. For more
information, please visit www. to 3:30 p.

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DETROIT, More than 200 school children from
metropolitan Detroit will be immersed in, "One World.

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Lincoln University
Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County
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2004)

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Boll Family YMCA.