Press Releases in 2010

Below is a collection of recent Blue Shield of California Foundation press releases. For media inquiries regarding Foundation program areas and grantmaking, please email Rachael Kagan, Director of Communications and Public Affairs.

San Francisco, December 21, 2010 —Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF) announced today $4.2 million in fourth quarter grants. The majority of new funds will help California take advantage of... Read more

New grants will help counties take advantage of expanded Medi-Cal in 2011 San Francisco, December 8, 2010 — Today Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF) announced that it is investing $1.7... Read more

New grants will help counties build a bridge to reform San Francisco, September 21, 2010 — Today Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF) announced that it is investing $1.9 million to help 12... Read more

“Strong Field Project” Names 20 Inaugural Leaders, 15 Organizations to Build a Stronger Domestic Violence Field in California. San Francisco, July 20, 2010 — Blue Shield of California Foundation (... Read more

New graduates will lead clinics through the rapidly changing healthcare environment San Francisco, June 23, 2010 -- Thirty-three community clinic leaders will graduate from Blue Shield of California... Read more

Q2 funds also to help small businesses take advantage of health reform, strengthen safety net San Francisco, June 8, 2010 - Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF) today announced $6 million in... Read more

Peter Long hailed as a 'new leader for a new era' San Francisco, June 2, 2010 - Peter Long, a noted leader in health philanthropy, has been named the new President and CEO of Blue Shield of... Read more

Awards include up to $7.2 million to meet rising demand for community clinics, and funds for domestic violence prevention San Francisco, March 9, 2010 – Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF)... Read more

Foundation expects program to strengthen safety net in 25 California communities San Francisco, January 20, 2010 - Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF) has announced the selection of health... Read more

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