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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Foundation Tackled Complex Health Needs in 2016The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGa), works with organizations throughout Georgia to improve the health of our communities. Through its focus on heart health, cancer prevention, prenatal care, diabetes prevention, active lifestyles and behavioral health, the Foundation is teaming with organizations that are setting the standard when it comes to innovative programs that offer long term solutions. In Georgia, the Foundation provided nearly $1.7 million in grants during 2016. BCBSGa contributed another $253,650 in additional community support during 2016. "We know that when our communities are healthy, residents are able to thrive, grow and prosper," said Jeff Fusile, president of BCBSGa. "We are proud to work with these organizations, dedicated to improving the health of our communities and working to change the lives of so many people throughout the state. Together, we're one step closer to achieving a healthier future for all." From teaching lifesaving skills to increasing cancer screening and helping youth discover that eating healthy and staying active can be fun, the Foundation continues to tackle some of the state's most complex health issues. A quick look at some of this year's highlights illustrates how our work with these non-profits is helping to reduce health disparities and empower local community residents to take control of their health:
About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia Foundation Through charitable grant making, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Foundation LLC, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, promotes Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia's inherent commitment to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and families in communities that the company serves. The Foundation focuses its funding on strategic initiatives that address and provide innovative solutions to health care challenges, as well as promoting the Healthy Generations Program, a multi-generational initiative that targets specific disease states and medical conditions. These include: prenatal care in the first trimester, low birth weight babies, cardiac morbidity rates, long term activities that decrease obesity and increase physical activity, diabetes prevalence in adult populations, adult pneumococcal and influenza vaccinations and smoking cessation. The Foundation also coordinates the company's annual associate giving campaign and its parent foundation provides a 50 percent match of associates' campaign pledges. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The Blue Cross Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Additional information about Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, Inc. is available at www.bcbsga.com. Also, follow us on Twitter (News - Alert) at www.twitter.com/AskBCBSGa and www.com/BCBSGaPR.com or on Facebook (News - Alert) at www.facebook.com/AskBCBSGa.
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