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Three years since COVID-19 first shut down the US, what have we learned about mental health?

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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

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

You’ve watched it happen. Your teen is on their phone, scrolling Tik Tok, YouTube, Insta. At first it seems fine. They’re ...

May 31, 2022

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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

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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

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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

Oregon

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

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

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

May 19, 2022

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

America’s 50+ population is large, and will keep growing as millennials will begin reaching their golden milestone in just a ...

March 10, 2022

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We don’t talk about colorectal cancer (enough)

COVID-19 disrupted daily life, leaving many people struggling with substance misuse isolated and without access to behavioral ...

October 19, 2021

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Portland Business Journal 2021 Healthcare of the Future event with Dr. Marion Couch

Dr. Marion Couch on increasing access to behavioral health, breaking down stigma, and the importance of virtual care

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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As the temperature tops 100 degrees in some areas of Oregon over the next few days, medical experts are urging residents to be ...

July 30, 2021

Oregon

Combination vaccines safely deliver protection against preventable disease with fewer shots

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If you could protect your child from certain preventable diseases using two shots or five, which would you choose? For many ...

July 29, 2021

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UPDATE: Delta variant puts COVID-19 cases on the rise, prompting new CDC guidance on mask wearing for fully vaccinated and in schools

By Regence

People who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can shed their mask for certain activities, particularly to exercise ...

July 29, 2021

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Olympians recognize mental health as important as physical health

By Regence

As athletes compete at the top of their game during these summer Olympics, no doubt the pressure is immense. Mental health has ...

July 28, 2021

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Help your kids physically and mentally prepare for school this fall

By Regence

The new school year is just around the corner, but with COVID-19 cases surging in many parts of the country, health and safety ...

July 27, 2021

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Emerging COVID-19 Delta variant is another good reason to get your vaccine

May 18, 2021

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

By Regence

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday recommended children ages 12 to 15 be vaccinated against ...

May 13, 2021

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Regence nurses share why they went into nursing and how COVID-19 has impacted their work

By Regence

National Nurses Week, which occurs May 6 through May 12, is an opportunity to spotlight the incredible nurses throughout ...

May 10, 2021

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Celebrating Older Americans Month and its 2021 theme: Communities of Strength

By Regence

This May, Regence joins the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL) in its annual observance of Older Americans Month. ...

May 04, 2021

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Bringing light to mental health: May is Mental Health Awareness Month

By Regence

With 1 in 5 people in the United States experiencing a mental illness in a given year, according to the Substance Abuse and ...

May 03, 2021

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Update on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine administration

By Regence

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends ending the pause of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 ...

April 26, 2021

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Safe medication disposal saves lives

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

Oregon

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Achieving and maintaining realistic health goals in 2021

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

January 25, 2021

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

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

October 23, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

August 04, 2020

Oregon

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

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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

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Grandparents and grandchildren meeting in park during COVID-19 pandemic

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

Across the country, alcohol sales escalated during the coronavirus pandemic. While the trend may have been partially related to ...

June 10, 2020

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A message from our CEO on dismantling racism and brutality in all its forms

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

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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

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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

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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

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New Regence COVID-19 symptom checker available

By Regence

Symptoms associated with COVID-19 are varied. As medical professionals treat more patients with the virus, new symptoms are ...

May 26, 2020

All Markets

Ensuring quality of life while social distancing for those managing serious illness

By Regence

Hard to believe that just a few months ago, no one had ever heard of social distancing. While a difficult adjustment for many, ...

May 19, 2020

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Oregon nonprofits adapt to meet growing food insecurity concerns and local needs

By Regence

As COVID-19 continues to impact the health of our communities and bring out the inequities in our system, Oregon-based ...

May 01, 2020

Oregon

Stepping up to help grocery shop for seniors and adults living with disabilities

By Regence

While people practice social distancing and other healthy habits to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping up with regular ...

April 16, 2020

Oregon

Regence supports the Oregon Food Bank as food insecurity grows in the wake of COVID-19

By Regence

In response to the critical need for food security during this time, we're committing an additional $50,000 to the Oregon Food ...

March 26, 2020

Oregon

Health care conversations from Southern Oregon

By Angela Dowling, President

Angela Dowling reflects on a recent visit to Southern Oregon, which included speaking with the Chamber of Medford/Jackson ...

February 12, 2020

Oregon

Expanding gender data collection

By Regence

In 2017, Oregon became the first state to allow a third gender, represented as “X”, on state identification. Other states have ...

February 10, 2020

Oregon

2019 ‘Parade of Toys’ collects over 42,000 toys for kids

By Regence

Alongside volunteers from IQ Credit Union, Toyota, Gresham High School and Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, our employees loaded ...

December 20, 2019

Oregon

Celebrating the magic of giving with the 2019 KGW Great Toy Drive

By Regence

For many children in the greater Portland area, a holiday filled with toys seems just out of reach. That’s why it’s more ...

November 19, 2019

Oregon

Regence’s Dara Smith visits with local Oregon podcast to discuss 2020 Medicare health plan options and benefits

By Regence

Every year Oregonians can choose from a variety of Medicare coverage options to meet their personal health care needs and ...

November 19, 2019

Oregon

Hundreds gathered to hear Chris Herren speak at Rolling Hills Community Church

Former NBA player Chris Herren shares journey of addiction and recovery

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon and New Seasons Market are teaming up again this year to support the Farmers Market ...

July 22, 2019

Oregon

Dr. Drew Oliveira discusses surprising trends in millennial health on Portland Business Journal’s Thought Leadership podcast

By Regence

This month Dr. Drew Oliveira, senior executive medical director at Regence BlueShield, was featured in the Portland Business ...

July 18, 2019

Oregon, Washington

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

Oregon

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

Oregon

Regence and The Portland Clinic partner to support pain management education

By Regence

At Regence, we believe that improving care starts with forging strong partnerships with providers and hospitals to improve the ...

June 13, 2019

Oregon

Catholic Charities, Regence partner to help Oregon’s seniors age in place

By Regence

The U.S. population is aging rapidly. By 2030, the number of U.S adults aged 65 or older will more than double to 71 million, ...

June 07, 2019

Oregon

Regence meets with Salem community about status of Salem Health contract

By Regence

Leaders from Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon recently hosted a town hall with employers, brokers and other community ...

May 30, 2019

Oregon

Latest update on Regence negotiations with Salem Health

By Regence

Updated June 17, 2019 -- We are pleased to announce that Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon and Salem Health have reached a ...

May 28, 2019

Oregon

Regence supports Oregon journalists who are ‘Breaking the Silence’ about suicide

By Regence

Suicide still carries a significant social stigma. Bringing awareness to the issue and examining the effect of mental health on ...

April 08, 2019

Oregon

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Regence celebrates 2019 Women of Influence

By Regence

Each year, we honor a special cohort of trail blazers and visionaries in our community – who also happen to be women. Regence ...

March 29, 2019

Oregon

Regence's Angela Dowling discusses Oregon's evolving health care needs and expectations

Regence recently had the pleasure of sponsoring Bizwomen Mentoring Monday, an annual event that gives business women the ...

April 15, 2015

Oregon

Season of Giving

By Alison Arella, Community Investment

Regence has a long tradition of giving back to the communities we serve. This philanthropic spirit can be seen throughout the ...

December 23, 2014

Oregon

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