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Many of us spend more time outdoors during the summer months, especially as communities continue opening up and more people get their COVID-19 vaccines. While longer days full of sunshine are enjoyable, it’s important to practice sun safety and avoid potential health issues.

Regence BlueShield leaders joined Metro Parks Tacoma officials and other community leaders this month for a celebration of the newly restored head saw and “Ghost Log” sculpture at Dickman Mill Park on the Tacoma waterfront.

The number of U.S. COVID-19 cases is on the rise again, with increases shown in every state, driven in part by the highly contagious Delta variant.

Data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows 2020 was a record year for drug overdose deaths—more than 93,000 Americans, or more than 250 people every day, a nearly 30 percent increase nationally from the previous year.

Regence BlueShield is partnering with DispatchHealth, a leading provider of in-home medical care, to provide Regence members with an advanced level of in-home medical care. This innovative partnership is now available to Regence members in Pierce County, Wash., with plans to expand to more counties throughout the state later this year.

Multiple areas of the country are experiencing severe weather, including wildfires and related states of emergency. In some cases, this is affecting the delivery of needed medications to people’s homes, even to areas that have not been hit with bad weather. We're here to answer your questions and ensure you get the care you need in emergencies.

Here’s a look at some vaccine-preventable diseases that may be forgotten, but have not gone away entirely. If you think you haven’t received a vaccine from this list, have a chat with your provider about ensuring you’re up to date.

June is Men’s Health Month, but here’s a thought for men and those who love them: any day is a great time to take charge of your health. Whether you need a minor or major tune-up, just a few lifestyle adjustments and a little bit of awareness can make a big difference.

To fit the community need, Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland is hosting walk-in neighborhood-based vaccine clinics throughout the summer. The clinics focus on serving the Latinx community, immigrants, refugees, Black, Indigenous and other people of color who are eligible to receive the vaccine in Oregon, given higher instances of hesitancy and lower vaccination rates among these communities.

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a physical and emotional toll on Americans over the last year and these lasting impacts have been felt most acutely by older adults. Higher mortality rates, disruptions to daily routines, prolonged isolation from friends and family, as well as technology barriers have intensified feelings of loneliness and mental health concerns among this age group.