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Last night, Fifth Avenue Place shone brightly at the second annual Highmark Inc. Bright Blue Futures Awards ceremony. Made possible by the Highmark Foundation, the event celebrated nonprofit organizations championing health equity in Pennsylvania, Western and Northeastern New York, West Virginia, and Delaware. Keynote speaker Ryan Leak, a best-selling author, shared a powerful message of transformation and resilience, resonating deeply with attendees. It's such evenings that highlight our invaluable partnerships and the pivotal role we all have in advancing health equity. Here is the full recap: https://lnkd.in/eDzghMva Congratulations to all the awardees! #HighmarkBrightBlueFutures #HealthEquity #CommunityHealth #Highmark

Congratulations to the 2024 Highmark Bright Blue Futures Signature Awardees and Rising Stars! ?? ?? ??

Thrilled to be presenting the work of three dedicated health centers who participated in the Maternal Self-Measured Blood Pressure Learning Collaborative at National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) CHI & Expo at the end of the month! We are committed to making an impact on the lives of birthing people and providing the necessary resources to ensure maternal cardiovascular health. Thankful to Highmark Foundation for funding our efforts and Highmark Wholecare for their donation! And Health Federation of Philadelphia, Debra McGrath Preeclampsia Foundation , Quratulain Zeeshan MD FACOG,CPE Ukachi Emeruwa, MD, MPH for providing their expertise for the project! Hamilton Health Center CHESPENN HEALTH SERVICES The Primary Health Network Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers

PACHC is proud to have spent the last year working on a Maternal Self-Measured Blood Pressure Learning Collaborative with three dedicated health centers in our network. Their commitment to the cardiovascular health of birthing people is critically important to making strides to improve maternal mortality rates in our state. We are thankful for their dedication! We are also thankful to Highmark Foundation who provided the funding for the project and Highmark Wholecare for the donation. We could not have done this work without the expertise of The Health Federation of Philadelphia, Deb Mcgrath, Preeclampsia Foundation, Quratulain Zeeshan, and Ukachi Emeruwa. Highmark Foundation Highmark Wholecare Debra McGrath Health Federation of Philadelphia Preeclampsia Foundation Quratulain Zeeshan MD FACOG,CPE Ukachi Emeruwa, MD, MPH Katie Noss, BSN, RN Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers

This August, join Highmark Foundation in celebrating National Breastfeeding Month! We're highlighting the power of breastfeeding to Nourish, Sustain, and Thrive for our babies! Nourish: Breast milk provides the perfect food for babies, packed with essential nutrients for healthy growth. Sustain: Breastfeeding benefits extend beyond infancy, offering long-term health advantages for both mothers and babies. Thrive: Breastfeeding fosters a strong bond between mother and child, promoting emotional and social well-being. #NationalBreastfeedingMonth For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/eijDhNPj

We are thrilled to host the West Virginia Breakthrough T1D Community Summit through generous support from the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health! This partnership allows us to continue to break barriers in the Mountain State for all those living with type 1 diabetes and their families. Our goal is to provide support, access to education and resources, and bridge gaps in care. We are grateful for this investment to promote health equity in the Mountain State. Thank you Cathy McAlister and your wonderful team! Highmark Foundation Breakthrough T1D Western & Central PA

July 25 is internationally celebrated Red Shoe Day to bring awareness to Lyme Disease. Founded in memory of Australian Theda Myint who passed away from the disease. Do you know the facts about Lyme Disease? https://lnkd.in/eeyZCBk3 *Post credit: Sarah Gandhi, Highmark Blue Shield, Community Affairs, summer intern

"Join us at the AFSP Pittsburgh Out of Darkness Walk with the Highmark AHN team to support suicide awareness and prevention. You can also donate to make a difference!" https://lnkd.in/gERaGiDw

Did you know? 1 in 5 BIPOC adults experiences mental illness in a given year, similar to overall rates, but with lower access to care. Here at the Highmark Foundation, we understand BIPOC communities face higher rates of stress and trauma due to racism and discrimination. Yet, they have lower access to mental health resources and culturally competent care. It's time to end the stigma! Let's break down barriers and build hope! For more information about Minority Mental Health : https://lnkd.in/eDuHZTGg #culturallycompetentcare

Highmark Foundation supports Men's Health Month! For more information visit CDC Men's Health : https://lnkd.in/eGqdFFb