Premera Awards $2.2 Million to Organizations Working in Health Equity, Behavioral Health and Homelessness
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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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Health equity, behavioral health and homelessness have been key focus areas of Premeras philanthropic work since the inception of its Social Impact program in 2017.
Key Points:
- Health equity, behavioral health and homelessness have been key focus areas of Premeras philanthropic work since the inception of its Social Impact program in 2017.
- This group of grantees work ranges from trauma care for students in the Black community, to housing and behavioral health support for families experiencing homelessness, to transitional housing for teens.
- These organizations are addressing some of the most challenging issues our communities face, said Paul Hollie, head of Premera Social Impact.
- Premera Blue Cross is a leading health plan in the Pacific Northwest, providing comprehensive health benefits and tailored services to about 2.5 million people, from individuals to Fortune 100 companies.