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

By Regence

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

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

June 01, 2022

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Concerned about your teen’s social media use?

By Jillian Cohan Martin

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 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

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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

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

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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

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‘We’re in this together’: Sea Mar Community Health Centers provides COVID vaccines to Latinx community

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

June 10, 2021

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

By Regence

As more people queue up to get a COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says you can now get ...

June 09, 2021

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Protect your children from vaccine-preventable diseases when you travel

By Regence

Now that half the U.S. population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, some of us may pack up the kids and travel farther than ...

June 04, 2021

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Regence extends coverage of COVID-19 treatment at no cost to members through 2021

By Regence

Regence has extended coverage for COVID-19 treatment at no out-of-pocket costs to our members covered by an employer-sponsored ...

June 01, 2021

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Virtual care improves access and reduces stigma for people struggling with addiction

By Regence

Addiction, or medically known as a substance use disorder, is a condition that affects far more people than many realize. In ...

May 24, 2021

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New report shows how Regence helped reduce opioid prescriptions 51 percent from 2015-2020

By Regence

While health care headlines have appropriately focused on the pandemic of COVID-19 the past year, the epidemic of opioid deaths ...

May 19, 2021

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Four habits to improve your mental health amid uncertainty

By Regence

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

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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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

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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

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

January 26, 2021

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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

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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

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

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

By Jillian Cohan Martin

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

October 12, 2020

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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

Washington

Four steps to build resilience in times of uncertainty

By Regence

A pandemic, social unrest, natural disasters, financial uncertainty and a contentious presidential election have all converged ...

September 25, 2020

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Public service campaign ‘Stop Medical Distancing’ encourages people to get needed care for long-term health

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, many organizations faced difficult decisions to cut or dramatically alter ...

August 05, 2020

Washington

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

Housing costs in King County, which includes Seattle, continue to rise faster than people’s incomes. More than 100,000 families ...

June 10, 2020

Washington

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

Regence believes that every partnership we cultivate, every dollar we pledge and every hour we volunteer make the communities ...

November 04, 2019

Washington

Regence BlueShield expands availability of 2020 Medicare Advantage plans, offers more 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

Washington

Regence fosters health care collaboration at GeekWire Summit

Because affordable housing plays a vital role in strong, healthy communities, Regence BlueShield is partnering with Habitat for ...

May 16, 2019

Washington

Washington first state to approve a public option

By Regence

On April 27, Washington became the first state in the country to approve a public option plan for the individual market. A ...

April 29, 2019

Washington

Regence ranked #1 PPO plan in Washington state

By Regence

Good news for our members, providers, and community members in Washington state: Regence BlueShield was named the top PPO ...

April 26, 2019

Washington

Regence employee shares her story of personal resilience at the annual WA Healthy Worksite Summit

By Regence

Recently, Chera delivered a keynote presentation at the 32nd annual Healthy Worksite Summit, which took place in Lynnwood, ...

April 05, 2019

Washington

Regence volunteers featured at Habitat for Humanity luncheon

By Ashley Bach

Regence BlueShield is proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity on increasing access to affordable homeownership for ...

March 06, 2019

Washington

Mary’s Place set to open new shelter for families and address myriad health needs

I’m pleased to announce that Regence has reached a deal with CHI Franciscan Harrison Medical Center on a new contract providing ...

February 17, 2015

Washington

Providing high quality, affordable care with ActiveCare

By Don Antonucci, President

Based on the learnings and successes of nearly 50 collaborative care agreements across our four-state footprint, Regence has ...

January 22, 2015

Washington

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