News

This is Blue Shield California Foundation's collection of press releases, publications, and recent news articles.

For media inquiries regarding Foundation program areas and grantmaking, please email Christine Maulhardt, Communications Manager.

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Viewpoints: Expanded Medi-Cal will bring federal money in reform (Special to The Bee)

The Sacramento Bee
January 9, 2013
Earlier this year, a San Bernardino doctor told a middle-aged patient named Lupe that she was facing a life-or-death situation. Her blood glucose level was alarmingly high, and she was diagnosed with diabetes...
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Blog

The Foundation's blog is a place for thoughts and reflections on our ideas and work.

Peter Long, Ph.D.

From the ‘Cliffs of Insanity’ to ‘As you wish’

March 26, 2013

If you have ever seen the movie The Princess Bride, you know that it is an epic adventure that has a little bit of everything - revenge, miracles, and true love. You also know that the protagonists face a new challenge at seemingly every turn. Before scaling the Cliffs of Insanity, they sail through eel-infested waters. After wrestling Rodents of Unusual Size, they must escape the Pit...

Focus Newsletter

Stay in touch with the Foundation with Focus, our quarterly newsletter.

Inside Focus, Spring 2013:

  • From the ‘Cliffs of Insanity’ to ‘As You Wish’
  • Progress Through Paternership
  • Grantee Spotlight: Breaking Down the Barriers to Care

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Featured Publication

November, 2012

Tulchin Research recently conducted a groundbreaking statewide survey among adults in California  to  better  understand  public opinion  toward  domestic  violence.  Conducted  during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this survey is the first of its kind in the state...

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Located in East Palo Alto, Ravenswood Family Health Center provides healthcare for the underserved, uninsured, and most vulnerable low-income residents of southeastern San Mateo County.