"Community-based interventions are crucial in this work. Communities have the answers, and it is incumbent on dominant systems and organizations to support and amplify the solutions that communities have identified and built. This includes supporting efforts focused on improving access to care, education, affordable housing, nutritious food, and economic opportunities." Read more in the Sahan Journal about understanding and improving Black maternal health, including how #granteepartners African American Babies Coalition and Roots Community Birth Center are leaders in this important work. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BirthEquity https://lnkd.in/ggtDTWJq
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The Blue Cross Foundation's mission is to build strong community partnerships to advance racial and health equity. In 2023, we continued our efforts to improve health throughout Minnesota, providing more than $4.8M in grant funding to our grantee partners. We celebrate the efforts of 2023, while also looking forward to the work ahead. Deep inequities persist in our state, and inaccessible systems leave health out of reach for many Minnesotans. We continue working to create better outcomes for the communities we serve, in collaboration with our grantee partners, so everyone can achieve their healthiest life. https://lnkd.in/gyEm3iUV
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"Walking in here, you belong. You feel like you're home. We exchange cultures here; we weave together. It's a beautiful place to be." Learn more about grantee partner Rabata, and the important work they do in building strong and healthy connections in community: https://lnkd.in/g-Z3r5kf
Weaving Sisterhood: Deeqa's Story on Finding a Community
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“A recent Minnesota Department of Health report indicated that…Black Minnesotans represent 13% of the birthing population but made up 27% of pregnancy-associated deaths between 2017 and 2019. What is more unnerving is that this tragic reality cannot be attributed to biological differences but rather to the structural racism that pervades our society. Factors such as lack of access to quality health care and culturally concordant care, racial bias and discrimination within health care settings, socioeconomic disparities, and environmental stressors all contribute to the elevated risk of maternal death among Black mothers and birthers.” Read more from Foundation board chair Bukata Hayes on ways to ensure safer and more equitable care for all birthers, babies and families, including how the Foundation is supporting community-led solutions of partners like the African American Babies Coalition and Roots Community Birth Center: https://lnkd.in/gE_NJXa8
OPINION EXCHANGE | Minnesota must stop failing Black mothers and birthers
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A quick reminder that the deadline for our 2024 Equitable Care and Coverage funding opportunity is coming up next week! This funding opportunity is focused on increasing healthcare coverage among Minnesota communities most impacted by a lack of healthcare access, reducing racial disparities in insurance coverage and maintaining historic-low overall uninsurance rates in Minnesota. Applications are due on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 1 p.m. Central Time. Visit the link below for details and application materials! https://lnkd.in/gattr-V9
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Congratulations to Foundation board member Dana Erickson on being named a Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ) 2024 Women In Business honoree! https://lnkd.in/gJJuXzJB
Women in Business: Dana Erickson, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal
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Congrats to #boardmember Nash Shaikh on this well-deserved recognition!
Chief of Staff to the President & CEO at Blue Cross and Blue Shield | Stanford GSB | Board Member - Blue Cross Foundation & Habitat for Humanity
Honored and Grateful: Reflecting on the Journey I am deeply humbled and honored to receive the 2024 Patsy Riley Racial Health Equity Award for my contributions to advancing health equity within and outside Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. This recognition means more to me than words can express, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in such a meaningful cause. Throughout my journey, I have been fortunate to work alongside incredible colleagues who share a common commitment to promoting inclusivity, diversity, and equity. From our candid discussions to our collective actions, it's been a privilege to collaborate with each and every one of you. Receiving this award is not just a personal achievement, but a testament to the collective efforts of our entire organization. Together, we have worked tirelessly to embed equity into the heart of our practices and create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all. Thank you once again for this incredible honor. I am filled with gratitude and look forward to continuing our journey toward a more equitable future, hand in hand. #HealthEquity #RacialEquity #DiversityandInclusion #PatsyRileyAwards #Gratitude #MakingADifference Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, India Association of Minnesota Bukata Hayes
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We are excited to announce a new funding opportunity as part of our Equitable Care and Coverage strategy, focused on increasing healthcare coverage among Minnesota communities most impacted by a lack of healthcare access, reducing racial disparities in insurance coverage and maintaining historic-low overall uninsurance rates in Minnesota. These grants will support outreach, application and enrollment efforts in communities eligible for public program coverage under Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare, with a focus on communities that are disproportionally uninsured including communities of color, Indigenous communities, undocumented Minnesotans, and those who face other barriers to enrolling in coverage. Visit the link below to learn more! https://lnkd.in/gattr-V9
Equitable Care and Coverage 2024 Funding - Blue Cross Blue Shield MN Foundation
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Congratulations to Foundation board member May D. Vang on this well-deserved recognition from the Women's Health Leadership TRUST! 🎉
Chief Investment Officer & Enterprise Treasurer | DEIB Advocate | Board Leadership | Strategic & Visionary Leadership
🌟 Excited and Honored to Share: Recognized by the Women's Health Leadership TRUST for Innovation! 🌟 I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been honored with the Women’s Healthcare Leadership Trust in #Innovation. This recognition speaks to the dedication and hard work of my team in pioneering the first-of-its-kind collaboration between a healthcare insurer, bank, and affordable housing non-profit. Our initiative provides crucial access to dollars for first-time homeowners, positively impacting healthcare and housing outcomes. As the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Treasury Team, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in treasury, finance, and healthcare. This award reaffirms our mission through groundbreaking innovation with housing. I am deeply grateful to the Women's Healthcare Leadership Trust for this honor and look forward to continuing our journey of innovation in healthcare. Thank you to the panel of judges! Alongside me, several remarkable women have also been recognized in other categories for their outstanding contributions to the Healthcare: – Collaboration & Partnerships: Amber Ruffin, MPH, MPH, Senior Health Equity Manager, NMDP – Community Engagement: Maria Medina, MPH, System Director of Equity Initiatives, Fairview – Innovation: May D. Vang, CTP, Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Investment Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota – Leadership: Laura Randgaard, MA, RN, Vice President of Patient Care and Chief Nursing Officer, St. Francis Medical Center, Allina Health #WomenInHealthcare #Innovation #Leadership #Healthcare #Empowerment #Treasury #housingcrisis #affordablehousing #firsttimehomebuyers #healthcareinsurance #bcbsmn #hmong
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A quick reminder that the deadline for our 2024 Healthy Start funding opportunity is two weeks from today! This funding opportunity is focused on increasing access to quality early childhood care and education supports for vulnerable young children and their caregivers. Applications are due Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 1 p.m. Central Time. Visit the link below for details, application materials and updated FAQs! https://lnkd.in/gip9Yx2T
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