Sources: CalMatters, California Department of Public Health With so many believing the little glass vials of COVID-19 vaccine are the ticket to a post-pandemic life, people are understandably anxious for their turn to get the shot and, in some cases, frustrated the process isn t moving more quickly. It s also easy to watch news reports of large drive-through vaccination clinics in urban areas of the state and country and to wonder, is little Humboldt County being left behind? Is the local Public Health department getting proportionately as many doses as other areas and are those making their way into residents arms as quickly?
Blue Shield of California Donates $40 Million to its Foundation
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OAKLAND, Calif., March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Blue Shield of California has made a $40-million contribution to Blue Shield of California Foundation to support its efforts to end domestic violence and to make California the healthiest state. The nonprofit health plan has contributed more than $150 million to its foundation over the past four years.
Blue Shield of California Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization that is funded entirely by contributions from Blue Shield of California. Blue Shield is a tax paying, nonprofit health plan that serves more than 4 million people in the Golden State with a mission to help all Californians have access to high-quality health care at an affordable price. Blue Shield caps its net income at 2% and has a commitment to return money it earns above that target to the community and its members.
Blue Shield of California Is Named One of the World s Most Ethical Companies for Fifth Consecutive Year
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OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Blue Shield of California has once again been recognized as one of the World s Most Ethical Companies in 2021 by the Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standard of ethical business practices. It is the fifth consecutive year the nonprofit health plan has received this designation. In 2021, Ethisphere recognized 135 honorees spanning 22 countries and 47 industries.
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This recognition is a testament to the fact that even during a time of extended and unprecedented stress, when character matters most, ethical behavior and personal integrity are part of our D.N.A. at Blue Shield of California, said Hope Scott, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer. We promote ethical leadership and a commitm
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Kids at risk: We must work together to avoid a post-COVID health crisis
Rajni Dronamraju and Debbie I. Chang
Feb. 9, 2021
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In the long-term unless we act swiftly and with coordinated efforts we are facing a massive public health crisis as these children and families suffer potentially lasting mental and physical effects of stress and adversity.Getty Images
Almost everyone, to some extent, has suffered from the isolation, uncertainty, or emotional and economic effects of the pandemic. But for some kids and families particularly those who are low-income and part of communities of color the scars of the pandemic threaten to last a lifetime.