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HealthChangers Podcast: Helping families and youth treat eating disorders, including virtual care and family-based treatment

While 2022 was certainly filled with challenges, there’s also been a lot to celebrate from the last year. This includes a ...

December 28, 2022

At Mary’s Place children and families facing homelessness find support

By Regence

When a person loses the security of their home, it is always a crisis, but when that person has children, homelessness can be ...

December 27, 2022

Agreement reached with The Everett Clinic and The Polyclinic for Commercial members

By Regence

We’re pleased to share that we have reached agreement with Optum to keep The Everett Clinic and The Polyclinic in network for ...

December 22, 2022

Employees give back this holiday season

By Regence

As we gather with friends and family to share a meal, swap cookies or exchange gifts during the holidays, it’s a good time to ...

December 21, 2022

Harm reduction as a path to addiction treatment

By Regence

When someone you care about is struggling with a substance use disorder, it can be difficult to know when and how to help them. ...

December 19, 2022

How to make healthy meal choices this holiday season

It’s been two years since we last enjoyed in-person activities during Pride Month, a time to come together to honor and show ...

June 23, 2022

FDA and CDC approve COVID-19 vaccine for children age six months to five years

In the wake of the pandemic, lawmakers are developing new policies that will shape the health care ecosystem for years to ...

June 01, 2022

Staying safe as COVID-19 cases rise with highly contagious Omicron variant

By Regence

Updated 5/25/2022 The recent surge in COVID-19 cases, driven by the highly transmissible Omicron variant, leaves many ...

May 27, 2022

Take time for your own mental well-being through self-assessment

By Regence

If you’ve not felt like yourself lately, you’re not alone. According to a recent American Psychological Association Stress in ...

May 24, 2022

Regence and Seattle business leaders shine light on workplace mental health

By Regence

Regence BlueShield partnered with the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ) during Mental Health Awareness Month in May to ...

May 24, 2022

Regence and Portland business leaders discuss employee burnout, workplace mental health and the future of our workforce

By Regence

While day-to-day life has slowly started to feel more normal, COVID’s impact on our country will last for years. The pandemic ...

May 24, 2022

Age your way during Older Americans Month

By Regence

Older adults play an important role in our communities. They are family members, friends, neighbors, mentors and volunteers. ...

May 20, 2022

FDA and CDC authorize COVID-19 booster shot for children age 5 to 11

By Regence

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have expanded guidance for ...

May 19, 2022

Telehealth for behavioral health care is used more than ever before

By Regence

The U.S. health care system has experienced a rapid increase in the use of telehealth over the past two years for both mental ...

May 18, 2022

Regence celebrates health care heroes during National Nurses Week

By Regence

Nurses play a crucial role in the care and support of patients across a wide range of needs, whether a common procedure or ...

May 12, 2022

Learn about the different mental and behavioral health provider types and how to access care

By Regence

Finding the right behavioral health provider these days is harder than ever as both demand and wait times have increased. In ...

May 11, 2022

Learn the signs of postpartum depression and how to find support

By Regence

The arrival of a new bundle of joy is a time filled with many emotions, ranging from happiness and excitement to fear and ...

May 04, 2022

Bringing light to mental health in 2022: Regence recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month during another unique year

Sea Mar Community Health Centers operates 35 medical clinics in Western Washington and specializes in service to the Hispanic ...

October 15, 2021

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon shows you don’t have to spend a lot to get a lot from its 2022 Medicare plans

By Regence

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon has proudly served Oregonians for 80 years as a local, tax-paying, not-for-profit health ...

October 13, 2021

Regence BlueShield shows you don’t have to spend a lot to get a lot from its 2022 Medicare plans

By Regence

Regence BlueShield has proudly served Washingtonians for 104 years as a local, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan. Regence ...

October 13, 2021

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah shows you don’t have to spend a lot to get a lot from its 2022 Medicare plans

If you’ve not felt like yourself lately, you’re not alone. According to a survey from the Centers for Disease Control and ...

August 26, 2021

Going to the ER for care? You may have other options.

By Regence

The U.S. hospital system is in crisis again as hospital beds fill up with COVID-19 patients, leaving health care workers ...

August 24, 2021

How to identify, understand and respond to early signs of mental health and substance use issues with Mental Health First Aid

By Regence

Mental health concerns are growing across the country, and mental health and substance use issues are considered a companion ...

August 19, 2021

Now is the time to catch up on immunizations

By Regence

Thousands of people in the U.S. become severely ill and are hospitalized or even die each year because of vaccine-preventable ...

August 17, 2021

360 Degrees Returning to the office - Regence webinar

Best practices for employers reopening offices for onsite work

By Regence

Throughout the pandemic, employers of all sizes have had to adjust how they staff and support their workforces. Wherever your ...

August 12, 2021

Dr. Marion Couch on the importance of preventive care and immunizations

By Regence

Many people are again being cautious about public gatherings and how to stay safe as the highly contagious Delta variant ...

August 11, 2021

Oregonians: Beat the heat with safety tips from a Regence medical expert

Good health is much more than just the number on the scale. In recent years, metabolic health has become a better predicator of ...

June 10, 2021

Get caught up on other routine vaccinations when you get your COVID-19 shot

During the past 15 months, the isolation stemming from physical distancing recommended to prevent the spread of COVID-19 has ...

May 18, 2021

CDC recommends Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for youth ages 12 to 15

By Regence

By Regence

While the opioid epidemic existed well before the pandemic, the events of this last year have escalated the crisis and demand ...

April 22, 2021

Regence employee volunteers COVID-19 vaccine clinic

Reflecting the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor: Regence supports National Volunteer Week

Over the last year, sleep neurologists have reported a surge in sleep disorder diagnoses and sleep medication misuse due to ...

March 26, 2021

COVID vaccines—what you need to know today

By Regence

Getting the COVID vaccine can keep you safe from serious illness and get us all one step closer to normal life. Where can you ...

March 25, 2021

Mental health first aid and more: How schools can soften the pandemic’s emotional toll

By Jillian Cohan Martin

As we pass the one-year mark of the coronavirus pandemic, schools across the West are reopening. Using guidance from the CDC to ...

March 18, 2021

Journi® wellness consultant shares healthy snacking tips with KPTV Fox 12 viewers

By Regence

For many, snacking during the day has become the norm over traditional mealtimes, as families continue to spend more time at ...

March 17, 2021

AHA volunteers share heart attack and stroke stories

Survivors of heart attack and stroke share how to recognize the signs

By Emily E. Smith

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., but its early warnings signs often go undetected. And sometimes, ...

March 16, 2021

In-home care during a COVID-19 scare: Regence employee shares his experience

By Aaron Cooper

On a Saturday morning a few months ago, I woke up with a fever, body aches and felt exhausted. My first thought was that I ...

March 15, 2021

Oregon, Idaho, Washington

Regence pilot program sends no-cost blood pressure cuffs to select Medicare members’ homes, partners with health care providers

By Regence

The data was clear in late 2020—we had an opportunity to help our more vulnerable members with in-home care support as we all ...

March 08, 2021

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Rally for Recovery Commitment

Regence health plans join national Rally for Recovery Commitment to combat COVID-19 pandemic

By Regence

This week the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Rally for Recovery ...

March 05, 2021

BCBSA HPV child vaccination rates Health of America report

Less than one third of children are fully vaccinated against HPV, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association study finds

By Regence

Vaccines play a critical role in preventing the spread of serious viruses and diseases, and yet few children are fully ...

February 25, 2021

Achieving and maintaining realistic health goals in 2021

Regence works hard to protect you from those who might try to take advantage of the uncertainty, fear and confusion surrounding ...

January 26, 2021

Offering certainty in uncertain times: Regence releases COVID-19 Impact Report

By Regence

The year 2020 will go down in history as one of the most challenging in generations, especially for our most vulnerable ...

January 25, 2021

Honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in a year like no other

By Hanna Herrin

Across the nation, communities will gather this month to celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Many ...

January 15, 2021

Technology and COVID-19 are center stage at State of Reform

Imagine waking up one morning unable to move your toes due to an unexpected health condition. Overnight your life has changed ...

November 04, 2020

What makes your workplace healthy? Intuitive Digital, Xenium HR and other Oregon companies share what works for them

COVID fatigue is real. Months of working from home, navigating online school, physical distancing and more to stay safe and ...

October 23, 2020

With COVID-19 on the rise, staying safe is a team sport

By Regence

Experts remind us we are still in the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, and as communities loosen restrictions, infections ...

October 22, 2020

Don’t be the dealer – dispose of unwanted medications

By Regence

Pain medications are the single most frequent cause of accidental poisoning fatalities in children younger than 6 years old, ...

October 21, 2020

42,000 women and 500 men estimated to die in 2020 due to breast cancer; preventative care and early detection key for all of us

By Regence

Chances are you know someone who’s faced breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), women in the U.S. have ...

October 21, 2020

5 common flu shot myths, debunked

By Regence

Trick or treat? Many people still get tricked by flu shot myths and skip the vaccination altogether—but our medical directors ...

October 14, 2020

Scott Seymour named vice president of network management and provider partnership innovation at Regence

By Regence

Scott Seymour has joined Regence health plans as vice president of network management and provider partnership innovation. ...

October 13, 2020

Halloween isn’t canceled; expert tips for celebrating during COVID-19

By Jillian Cohan Martin

Halloween is full of traditions — costume creation, pumpkin carving, spooky decorations, candy collecting, harvest festivals ...

October 12, 2020

Regence BlueShield offers 2021 Medicare plans to meet diverse care needs, budgets and lifestyles

By Regence

Regence BlueShield has proudly served Washingtonians for 103 years as a local, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan. For 2021 ...

October 08, 2020

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah offers 2021 Medicare plans to meet diverse care needs, budgets and lifestyles

By Regence

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah has proudly Utahns for 75 years as a local, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan. For ...

October 08, 2020

Utah

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon offers 2021 Medicare plans to meet diverse care needs, budgets and lifestyles

August 04, 2020

Untangling COVID-19 testing: What you need to know

By Regence

***Updated Aug. 3, 2020*** The topic of COVID-19 testing is all over the news lately. It's easy to get confused. Here’s what ...

August 03, 2020

Virtual resources, tablets and other technology help fight loneliness for communities in need

By Regence

The effects of prolonged self-isolation to help slow the spread of COVID-19 have been felt by many. This is especially true for ...

July 29, 2020

Grandparents and grandchildren meeting in park during COVID-19 pandemic

Make summer get-togethers fun and safe during COVID-19

Most people know that eating right and exercising are essential for staying fit and a healthy lifestyle. The challenge for many ...

June 18, 2020

By Regence

Regence stands with our community as we share the grief and outrage so many feel after the brutal killing of George Floyd in ...

June 08, 2020

What to ask your provider when you go back for the medical and dental treatment you need

By Regence

When COVID-19 cases stabilize or decline to the point that communities and businesses are able to safely reopen, it’s also the ...

June 08, 2020

Masks help slow COVID-19 spread. Here's how to use them correctly.

By Regence

Businesses, restaurants, parks and more are beginning to ease their restrictions and allow people to resume normal activities ...

June 03, 2020

Community, connection and Mental Health Month in May

By Regence

Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, according to the National Institute of Mental ...

May 29, 2020

Dr. Laura McLafferty from Doctor on Demand

Main photo: Regence employees show their support for Idaho Gives last year. Due to COVID-19, the two-week campaign will be ...

April 23, 2020

Regence celebrates National Volunteer Week: Supporting our friends and neighbors in the COVID-19 fight

In 2020, Regence made naloxone – a medication that temporarily reverses the effects of an opioid overdose – more accessible to ...

February 21, 2020

Health care conversations from Southern Oregon

It’s not too late to get a flu shot, and with reports that this flu season could be one of the worst in decades, it’s a good ...

January 06, 2020

Four ways to jumpstart your New Year’s resolutions

By Regence

The program – which inspires young girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident – impacts the small town of Notus in a big way.

October 31, 2019

Employee Spotlight: A personal journey of surviving breast cancer, raising awareness, and helping others

By Regence

According to the nonprofit Breastcancer.org, about one in eight women (and one in 883 men) in the United States will develop ...

October 28, 2019

Regence BlueShield of Idaho offers new 2020 Medicare Advantage plans in partnership with St. Luke’s Health Partners, expands benefits to meet diverse health care needs and budgets

By Regence

During Medicare’s annual election period, occurring now through Dec. 7*, people shopping for Medicare coverage options will ...

October 25, 2019

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah’s 2020 Medicare Advantage plans provide high-quality options and benefits to meet diverse health care needs and budgets

By Regence

During Medicare’s annual election period, occurring now through Dec. 7*, people shopping for Medicare coverage options will ...

October 25, 2019

Utah

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon expands availability of 2020 Medicare Advantage plans, offers more high-quality options and benefits to meet diverse health care needs and budgets

As an Idaho-native company serving the health care needs of our neighbors for generations, it's an honor to sponsor the 136th ...

October 01, 2019

Washington health plan members will get direct communications in 2020

June 28, 2019

Helping members in difficult times: An interview with Regence nurse Darcie Teats

By Regence

Darcie Teats’ passion to help others began in high school. While volunteering at a local hospital, she remembers being inspired ...

June 27, 2019

New Regence report reveals industry trends in deductibles, co-pays, other benefits

By Aaron Cooper

Regence recently compiled its employer benefits data for the first time in a new report, comparing data between 2015 and 2019 ...

June 21, 2019

Regence invests in the health of our communities: What’s next in 2019 and beyond

By Alison Arella, Corporate Social Responsibility

Regence is committed to giving back. Born out of the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor, our commitment to stewardship ...

June 19, 2019

Fighting food insecurity with the Oregon Food Bank

By Regence

Food insecurity–defined as lacking reliable access to nutritious food–is a nationwide epidemic. Across the U.S., 40 million ...

June 18, 2019

Regence and The Portland Clinic partner to support pain management education

Skagit Vets Connect is part of Community Action’s mission to help individuals and families find the tools and support they need ...

May 29, 2019

Regence Customer Service 'first aid' training supports mental health, addresses stigma

On Thursday, May 2, the Idaho community came together in a BIG way to support nonprofits across the state through Idaho ...

May 07, 2019

Community, connection, and Idaho Gives Day

Interested in learning about Regence's plan performance, financial stewardship, member engagement solutions and community ...

April 16, 2019

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Regence celebrates National Volunteer Week

This year marks Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon’s 16th year sponsoring the KGW Great Toy Drive! Over the years, the ...

November 26, 2018

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By Regence

What does it mean to “be well”? From free health screenings to interactive wellness displays, on-field activities and healthy ...

August 09, 2018

Utah

Tee off your Labor Day weekend with the LPGA Portland Classic

Regence employee Jennifer Cram knows what it’s like to undertake a fitness journey, which is why she spent her recent Saturday ...

May 09, 2018

Combatting abuse in drug testing

By Regence

Health care fraud, waste and abuse increase costs for everyone. Protecting our members from these practices is paramount to ...

May 03, 2018

How’d We Do in 2017? Read Regence’s Annual Overview

By Regence

In 2017, our family of Regence health plans simultaneously celebrated 100 years of serving members while turning our focus ...

May 02, 2018

Regence Partners with Answer2Cancer to Empower Cancer Patients

By Regence

Regence joined an elite group of sponsors at this year’s Answer2Cancer (A2C) event on Saturday, April 7th, a patient education ...

April 30, 2018

Regence Honors Customer Service Heroes

By Regence

Regence recently celebrated the remarkable people on the front lines helping our members navigate their health journeys through ...

April 27, 2018

Dr. Richard Popiel highlights Regence’s efforts to stem the opioid epidemic

By Regence

Dr. Richard Popiel, executive vice president and chief medical officer for Regence health plans, recently published an article ...

April 24, 2018

Regence supports National Drug Take Back Day

By Regence

Regence supports safe disposal of prescription medications, particularly opioids.

April 24, 2018

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By Regence

For Kathy Jones, director of employer implementation at Regence BlueShield, Camp Fire helped develop her leadership skills.

February 01, 2018

Regence palliative care featured by AARP

This holiday season, we encourage your business to give back to the communities you serve. Here are three ways you can do this.

December 08, 2015