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High blood pressure doesn't just affect your heart, it affects your brain, too. Dr. Scott Flinn shares seven everyday habits that can help manage blood pressure and support long-term brain health. news.blueshieldca.com/2026/1… #BlueShieldCACares #BrainHealth #BlueShieldPromise

Protecting Your Brain Starts With Managing Your Blood Pressure

When most people think about brain health, they think about memory, focus, and aging. But one of the biggest factors affecting brain health is often overlooked: blood pressure.

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October marks the beginning of flu season. Learn what to expect this year, when and where to get your flu vaccine, and more from Blue Shield's Dr. Jennifer Nuovo. Read more: news.blueshieldca.com/2026/1… #BlueShieldCACares #PublicHealth #Flu

It’s Flu Season, Here’s What You Should Know

“The good news is that people can protect themselves and those around them with this year’s flu vaccine.”

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"You belong here."💙As #WorldMentalHealthDay approaches, we're reflecting on a message that resonated throughout the 10th annual @well2gether #YouthMentalHealth Conference, where we recognized @Mychal3ts & Sen. Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson: news.blueshieldca.com/2026/1…

"You Belong Here": Wellness Together Marks a Decade of Supporting Youth Mental Health

"It's okay not to be okay."

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Awareness is important, but action saves lives. This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, Dr. Jennifer Nuovo, chief medical officer for Blue Shield Promise Health Plan, shares five ways women can take charge of their breast health and overall well-being. news.blueshieldca.com/2026/1…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 5 Ways to Take Charge of Your Breast Health

"If you're due for a screening, consider this your reminder to make the appointment."

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More plan choices, enhanced wellness benefits, and simpler digital Rx tools. Blue Shield of California has announced its expanded Medicare lineup for 2027. Learn more: news.blueshieldca.com/2026/1…

Blue Shield of California Expands Medicare Offerings for 2027 With New Plans, Enhanced Benefits,...

“Our goal is to deliver the affordability, access, and high-quality care older adults need while continuing to evolve alongside their healthcare needs."

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Today, we were proud to roll up our sleeves with Alameda County Community Food Bank and announce our new statewide Food as Health initiative, starting with a multi-year investment to expand the food bank's pioneering Food as Medicine program. news.blueshieldca.com/2026/0…
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BlueShieldCACares Our Blue Shield volunteers had a great time rolling up their sleeves with @keepoaklandbeautiful last Friday. From picking up debris to planting and painting, it was a meaningful day of coming together.
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This National Eye Exam Month, learn more about why regular #EyeExams are an important part of maintaining overall good #health. Read more at news.blueshieldca.com/2025/0… #EyeExamMonth

How Good Is Your Vision? 5 Chronic Health Conditions That Can Be Detected Through Eye Exams

“Eye exams don’t only help detect issues with your vision or eye health, but can also help identify other chronic health issues like diabetes, heart disease and even some autoimmune diseases."

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Extreme heat is back. Blue Shield’s Dr. Scott Flinn shares what to watch for during a heat wave, and how to protect yourself and your loved ones. #BlueShieldCACares news.blueshieldca.com/2026/0…

Extreme Heat Is Back: 5 Ways to Stay Safe

"Heat-related illnesses can develop faster than many people realize."

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We're honored to receive the @SFBusinessTimes' Beyond the Check Award for Sustainability, recognizing our sustainability impact and commitment to advancing environmental efforts! Read more: news.blueshieldca.com/2026/0… #BlueShieldCAGoesGreen #BlueShieldCACares
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94% of Gen Z youth report experiencing regular mental health challenges. As students head back to school, supporting their mental health is just as important as preparing them for the classroom. news.blueshieldca.com/2026/0… #BlueSky #YouthMentalHealth #BlueShieldCACares

Back-to-School: 6 Ways Parents Can Support Teen Mental Health

Parents can't remove every source of stress, but they can create a home where teens have the support, perspective, and connection they need to face challenges with confidence.

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In honor of #NationalInternDay, we invited a few of our interns to share why they chose Blue Shield of California and what it is like to do meaningful work here. Their energy, curiosity, and new ideas make it clear: our future is bright with these emerging leaders!
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In partnership with L.A. Care Health Plan and local nonprofit Rolling With Dads, we’ve introduced a free digital literacy and workforce development program at our South L.A. Community Resource Center.. Learn more at news.blueshieldca.com/2026/0…. #BlueShieldPromise #LACare #SouthLA

Empowering South Los Angeles With Skills for Today’s Workforce

Blue Shield of California Promise and L.A. Care health plans jointly operate 14 Community Resource Centers throughout Los Angeles County, offering free programs that support the health and well-being...

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Big news! 🏆 Blue Shield of California has been named a 2026 Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report, earning top spots in Overall, Health Care, West, and Family Caregiving support. Read more: news.blueshieldca.com/2026/0…
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#BlueShieldCACares Across California, Blue Shield volunteers are rolling up their sleeves to make a difference. Employees have contributed more than 30,000 volunteer hours to support communities across the state so far this year.
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#BlueShieldCACares During Mental Health Awareness Month, more than 500 Blue Shield employees laced up their walking shoes in support of mental health with NAMI California. Across California, employees participated in #NAMIWalks in their communities.
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Blue Shield Promise Health Plan is bringing care directly into communities across LA and San Diego counties. Learn how Promise is expanding well-child visits and mobile mammogram screenings to remove barriers and increase access to preventive care: news.blueshieldca.com/2026/0…

Bringing Care to Members Where They Are in Los Angeles and San Diego Counties

“By delivering services together in trusted community settings, we’re removing long-standing barriers to care.”

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Please join us in congratulating Kristen Cerf, president and CEO of Blue Shield Promise Health Plan, on being named CEO of the Year by the @LABJnews at its 2026 Women's Leadership Awards! Read more about her impact: news.blueshieldca.com/2026/0… #BlueShieldPromise #BSCPromise

Los Angeles Business Journal Names Kristen Cerf CEO of the Year

This recognition reflects Cerf’s leadership and the collective commitment across the Blue Shield Promise team to improve health outcomes and expand access to care.

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#BlueShieldCACares Our volunteers from Blue Shield & Blue Shield Promise Health Plan were proud to join the Hollywood Food Coalition at the Salvation Army's Hollywood Campus to help prepare, pack, and serve healthy meals for Los Angeles community members! news.blueshieldca.com/2026/0…
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Dads are always focused on taking care of everyone else, but “showing up” for your family starts with taking care of your own health. Take a look at these foundational health tips from Dr. Scott Flinn: news.blueshieldca.com/2026/0… #FathersDay

This Father's Day, Showing Up Starts With Your Health

“As fathers, we often focus on taking care of everyone else, but taking care of your own health is one of the most important ways you can show up for your family.”

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