Press Releases
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.
Blue Shield of California Foundation to Offer Free Online Training for Doctors Treating Domestic Violence Victims
San Francisco, July 13, 2006 – An innovative online training and education program to help California doctors better fulfill their important role in treating victims of domestic violence now is... Read more
100,000 Lives Campaign: California Statements of Support & Media Contacts
SAN FRANCISCO, June 14, 2006 – In California, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s (IHI’s) 100,000 Lives Campaign is supported by a number of healthcare organizations and foundations, including... Read more
Blue Shield of California Foundation Awards $3.12 Million to Nonprofits Statewide
$200,000 Will Go to Tulare County Healthy Kids Program San Francisco, May 17, 2006 – The Blue Shield of California Foundation today announced that it is making grants of $3.12 million to 14 nonprofit... Read more
Health Care Foundations Announce $4.5 Million Program to Speed Adoption of Electronic Records in Community Clinics
San Francisco, May 4, 2006 – Three leading health care foundations today announced the creation of a new $4.5 million grant making program to speed the adoption of electronic health records (EHR) in... Read more
Blue Shield of California Foundation Awards $4.25 Million to Nonprofits Statewide
$127,000 will go to Orange County CaliforniaKids Program San Francisco, February 23, 2006 – The Blue Shield of California Foundation today announced grants of $4.25 million designed to help the... Read more
Blue Shield of California Foundation Awards $5.7 Million to Nonprofits Statewide
Nearly $600,000 Benefits Three San Diego Area Organizations San Francisco, December 15, 2005 – The Blue Shield of California Foundation today announced grants of $5.7 million to nonprofit... Read more
Blue Shield of California Foundation Awards More Than $16 Million to 301 California Nonprofit Organizations
Nearly $775,000 to Benefit 22 San Diego Area Organizations San Francisco, October 3, 2005 – Expanding its commitment to the health and well-being of all Californians, the Blue Shield of California... Read more
Blue Shield of California Foundation Awards Nearly $6 Million to 33 Organizations
Two Central Valley Groups to Receive $150,000 SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2005 – The Blue Shield of California Foundation today announced it will award nearly $6 million to 33 non-profit organizations... Read more
Blue Shield of California Foundation Awards Nearly $2 Million to 17 Organizations Throughout California
Ventura County Organization Receives $450,000, Bringing BSCF Contributions in County to $680,000 Over Two Years SAN FRANCISCO, January 5, 2005 – The Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF) today... Read more