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Goal to Improve Birth Outcomes for New York Families

As part of its parent company’s three-year, $30 million commitment to programs supporting mental health and well-being, the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation unveiled an initiative in Shenandoah County, Virginia, to address the substance use disorder crisis among children and adolescents. Through a $750,000 grant awarded to its long-standing non-profit partner, The Open Table, Inc., Anthem has funded an initiative focused on “Strengthening Shenandoah” – an effort supporting the Shenan

In response to the recent shooting at Apalachee High School, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Carelon Behavioral Health are extending access to behavioral health support for all Georgians, regardless of whether they are Anthem members. These services are a free, supplementary offering to other statewide resources like 988.Any Georgia resident needing support can speak to a behavioral health professional via phone by calling 1-800-765-4446. The support helpline is confidential and available

The New Expanded Partnership Will Aim to Support the Dismantling of Systemic Barriers to Equity and Help Strengthen the Health Workforce in MassachusettsThe Existing Global Partnership Has Provided Screening and Diagnostic Services to Over 8 Million People in Community Settings

With support from partners like Kohl’s, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies and others, Boys & Girls Club kids, teens and staff gain access to key mental health training and resources.

With support from partners like Kohl’s, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies and others, Boys & Girls Club kids, teens and staff gain access to key mental health training and resources.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation continued its critical work to measurably improve health and strengthen local communities in 2023.Last year, the Foundation had an $11 million impact in New York, including $9.2 million in grants focused on food insecurity, substance use disorder and maternal health. The Foundation also supported organizations that coordinated disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts as part of its mission.“Our Foundation strives to improve the health of

Funds will help King’s Mountain Residents Transition to Independent Living

Anthem’s Medicaid Health Plan is the first Managed Care Organization in Nevada to successfully achieve newly established accreditation.

New Mobile Unit will support Mel Leaman’s efforts to overcome barriers and reach more patients in Washington, Smyth, and Grayson Counties

The Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation recently funded Greater Richmond Fit4Kids’ school-based Learning Gardens program with a $75,000 grant as part of their Food as Medicine initiative. By combining garden tastings, cooking classes, seedling distribution, and surplus produce redistribution, this program strives to empower children to make healthier choices, foster a sustainable food culture, and create a positive impact in their schools’ communities.Fit4Kids is on-site this school yea

A new $500,000 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation will help the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (VAFCC) expand substance use disorder peer-based recovery programs in the Commonwealth to six clinics over the next three years. The Health Wagon, a charitable clinic located in Wise and serving Southwest Virginia, has been selected to initiate the effort in the first year and the remaining five clinics will be chosen in year two and three.This press releas

Elected Officials, leadership from Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Family Health Centers at NYU Langone addressed attendees

Feed More received a $450,000 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation to continue improving the health and wellbeing of the communities served through the ‘Food as Medicine’ program. Feed More, a member of the Feeding America network, is one of 21 food banks across the country to receive this funding from the Anthem Foundation.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230831819344/en/Feed More and Anthem leade

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation recognizes outstanding students pursuing health care careers

Ongoing partnership empowers child trafficking victims to rebuild happy and healthy lives

With nearly $9 million distributed among 42 states, the Un-carrier is helping communities bring impactful community development projects to lifeBeyond Hometown Grants, the Un-carrier is turning rural America magenta by helping to bridge the digital divide, expand connectivity, deliver essential wireless services and more

With nearly $9 million distributed among 42 states, the Un-carrier is helping communities bring impactful community development projects to lifeBeyond Hometown Grants, the Un-carrier is turning rural America magenta by helping to bridge the digital divide, expand connectivity, deliver essential wireless services and more

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Common Threads’ interactive cooking and nutrition education initiative is celebrated with cooking classes and food giveaway

A $400,000 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation supports a maternal health program in Fresno County that offers prenatal care, mental health support and help accessing services and resources.

Historic pledge allows return to international travel during Make-A-Wish Canada’s 40th anniversary year

Common Threads’ interactive and culturally responsive approach to cooking and nutrition education is celebrated with a student-led cooking showcase event and healthy food distribution

Edifecs to host a panel of leading payers and providers to discuss how to utilize AI and interoperability to collaborate and improve healthcare delivery and outcomes across payment models

Local high school students combine with BIPOC professional community artists to collaborate and create a unique art exhibition

BlueCross Power of We Scholarship program aims to create a more inclusive health care workforce

3rd Annual Empire “Whole Health Heroes” Awards recognize exceptional New York leaders who are committed to innovation and leadershipCelebratory event to feature keynote presentation by Alan J. Murray, President & CEO of Empire BlueCross BlueShield who will address the impact of these individuals on NYC’s whole healthThe in-person celebratory luncheon will take place on November 10 at 12 noon ET at Manhattan Manor, 201 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019

CICOA and area agencies on aging statewide to help seniors get fruits and veggies year-round with goal of lowering risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure

Government entities and nonprofit groups can apply for funding Aug. 1-31, 2022

2022 Heart Walk to take place in person at Savin Rock in West Haven

The Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC) will celebrate 52 years of driving change in the Philadelphia region, from working to improve quality of life to building wealth and solving emerging issues, with a series of events that kicks off on November 19 with a virtual event, highlighted by the announcement of its 2021 service award honorees.“For more than half a century, partnership has been at the core of who we are and our ability to continue our mission to ensure that organizations both large and sma

BlueCross Power of We Scholarship program aims to create a more inclusive health care workforce

Primary.Health joins approximately 40 leading health care organizations committing to support best practices in health data collection to help identify and address systemic injustices

Grants are Part of an Innovative Collaboration Created by Susan G. Komen to Bring Together Researchers at Duke Cancer Institute and University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

The funds will support food pantries throughout the state to use the Institute’s stoplight system to rank food nutritionally and promote healthy food.This system increases both the supply of and demand for healthy food.Additionally, Anthem associates will volunteer at several events with Connecticut Foodshare in September and October to mark the company’s annual volunteer days.

The Empire BlueCross BlueShield Foundation gave grants to provide more than 300,000 meals across the cityAs part of its mission to materially and measurably improve the health of all New Yorkers, Empire’s associates will volunteer at several events with City Harvest and the Food Bank For New York City in October to mark the company’s annual volunteer daysIn partnership with Heart of America, Food Bank For New York City, iHeart Impact and the WNBA’s NY Liberty, Empire prepared the space for a food pantry to be built later this fall and hosted a distribution at an elementary school in Brooklyn in SeptemberFinally, Empire’s parent foundation will build on its work to address food insecurity by investing up to $30M over the next three years focused on Food As Medicine; the RFP is open until October 1, 2021

To support local communities facing food insecurity, Empire BlueCross gave a grant to provide more than 50,000 meals to students through the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York’s Backpack Program, and its associates committed to volunteer hours during three events in September and OctoberAdditionally, Empire’s parent foundation will build on its work to address food insecurity by investing up to $30M over the next three years focused on Food As Medicine; the RFP is open until October 1, 2021

On-campus teaching garden renovation and monthly food distributions will increase healthy food access for students and families

A room in the school will be converted to a permanent food pantry and on-site monthly food distributions will increase healthy food access for students and families

 Anthem Foundation will match every hour volunteered at Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland; Dare to Care Food Bank; or God’s Pantry Food Bank with a $10 donation

Five clinics awarded $230,000 in grants to knock down barriers to care and improve health

Collaboration will help give the six food banks the ability to provide millions of healthy meals to Ohioans in need

Southeast Missouri Food Bank and Aging Ahead will be able to use Anthem’s support to increase the impact of their work to support Missourians in need

The Humana Foundation continues its investment in 12 organizations demonstrating success in helping people achieve greater health equity

With Anthem’s support, Dare to Care Food Bank; Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland; and God’s Pantry Food Bank will increase access to healthy food

Winning schools will receive a total of 20 Zoll AED Plus® units and CPR training from Cintas Corporation

Spine and Medical Technology Leader Dedicates Resources and Support to Local Nonprofit Supporting the Youth of Inner City Communities

 

Vaccine Community Connectors program will support reducing vaccination disparities with a focus on seniors age 65+ in the most vulnerable communities as supplies increase

As Human Trafficking Awareness Month comes to a close, Amerigroup Georgia (Amerigroup) and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Georgia (Anthem) are proud to announce that they are collectively contributing $400,000 to Wellspring Living in support of efforts to combat human trafficking in Georgia. Together, Wellspring, Amerigroup and Anthem will work to identify initiatives and programs that will help victims of human trafficking and at-risk individuals, with a special focus on housing insecurity, m