Latest insights from our blog

What we're learning from our grantees, staff, and partners.

Subscribe to Intersections for our curated, bimonthly guide to health equity in California and beyond.

We're proud to support the Relief & Resilience Fund to address domestic violence

Governor Newsom’s announcement of multiple actions to address domestic violence in California, including support for the Relief and Resilience Fund, is encouraging news for all Californians – particularly those affected by domestic violence.

Carolyn Wang Kong's parents

Dismantling narratives – what solidarity means to me

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an opportunity to express solidarity and name how our resilience is connected to others.

Carolyn Wang Kong

Sustainable Solutions: Debbie Chang on Blue Shield of CA Foundation

In this interview, Foundation President & CEO Debbie Chang discusses how women can transform public health.

Group of hula dancers holding hands

Relying on a Spiritual Connection During COVID-19

As we continue to shelter in place and adjust how we function in our daily lives, I try to stay positive and find the “silver lining”. This is one of the many Native Hawaiian cultural practices we’ve...

Ethnic media headlines

Ethnic media works to end the infodemic

In March 2020, as part of its COVID-19 Rapid Response grantmaking, the Foundation approved a proposal by Ethnic Media Services (EMS) to deliver 12 timely, science-based COVID-19 telebriefings to ethnic media. Over 320 journalists participated in the first four telebriefings. Sandy Close, EMS director said, “This turnout shows the hunger for culturally-relevant news and information about the pandemic.”

Guest author

Portrait of Ray Baxter

It Wasn’t Supposed to End This Way: Lessons we’ve learned and one we can’t afford to miss

Raymond Baxter reflects on a year with Blue Shield of California Foundation during the COVID-19 pandemic, capping a career in health.

Raymond Baxter, Ph.D.

2023 year in numbers
$17.8 million awarded
70 grants made
health