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 Unveils New Strategic Support for Community Clinics
Nearly $7 million in new grants will provide core operating support and provide help for clinics’ transformation under health reform San Francisco, March 16, 2011 — Blue Shield of California... Read more
Blue Shield of California Foundation Names 25 Emerging Health Clinic Leaders
Honorees to participate in 2012 class of Clinic Leadership Institute San Francisco, February 1, 2011 – Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF) has selected twenty-five health clinic professionals... Read more
New Research: How Health Reform Will Impact California
San Francisco, January 6, 2011 — New research concludes that California has a chance to make major progress in covering its uninsured residents under the Affordable Care Act, but there are key steps... Read more
Blue Shield of California Foundation Announces $4.2 Million in Q4 Grants
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
Blue Shield of California Foundation to Help More Counties Cover Uninsured Californians
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
Blue Shield of California Foundation to Help Counties Plan for Health Coverage Expansions
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
Foundation Launches Effort to Strengthen California's Domestic Violence Service Providers
“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
Foundation’s Clinic Leadership Institute Graduates its 2010 Class of Leaders
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
Foundation Supports Domestic Violence Shelters in a Time of High Need
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