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This blog was previously published on Southern California Grantmakers Back to the Future Blog Series . Two years ago, Blue Shield of California Foundation launched Designing the Future of Health to...
From Foundation Senior Program Officer Rachel Wick: One of my new year’s resolutions was to work on my personal finances. Like many Americans, I’m better at spending money than I am at saving it –...
A few weeks ago, we released a new request for proposals as part of our Designing the Future of Health initiative, with the goal of addressing an important question: What will it take to generate...
In late 2016, the US Surgeon General issued a groundbreaking report on drug and alcohol addiction. It was inspiring to see the nation’s top doctor sound the alarm about substance use—including the...
“ Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and...
Hearing the recent news about the tragic shootings in Isla Vista - which took the lives of seven young people - sparked deep sadness for me. As a public health professional, I felt tremendous...