Social Determinants of Health

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Social Determinants of Health
Teen HYPE Amplifies the Voices of Black Youth in Detroit Through Innovative Mental Health Programming
Social Determinants of Health
How an Active Social Life Can Help You Live Longer
Social Determinants of Health
Social, Economic Health Inequities Drive Mental Health Disparities Among Marginalized Groups
Mom holding a baby
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How Poverty Contributes to Poor Health 
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Health Disparities in Minority Children
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How Black Maternal Health Disparities Coincide with C-section Birth Complications
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Hope Clinic Offers Life-Changing Dental Care in Southeast Michigan
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Structural Inequities Contribute to Minority Health Risks
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April is an Opportunity to Become More Educated and Aware of Minority Health Month
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‘It’s My Duty’: How Doctors are Working to Reduce Health Disparities Among Black Patients 
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Helping Struggling Michiganders Put Fresh Produce on their Tables
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Blue Cross Helps to Provide Free Dental Care to Detroit Students at Ford Field
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5 Ways to Boost Your Health Literacy
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Eastside Community Network Addresses Flood Damage, Air Quality and Sustainability of Vulnerable Neighborhood Homes in Detroit
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Blue Cross Program Helps Doctors Close Social Needs Gaps for Patients
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What are the 6 Main Drivers of Health Disparities and Inequities?
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How Philanthropy is Improving the Health of Michigan’s Communities
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4 Ways Health Care Became Easier for Michiganders to Access in 2022
Close up of a senior woman having a doctors appointment

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Blue Cross Strengthens Health Care Safety Net, Awarding Nearly $900,000 to Clinics
Volunteer doctor prepares to draw blood from a preteen girl
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Blue Cross Opens Doors to Free and Low-Cost Health Care

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United Dairy Industry of Michigan, Blue Cross and Blue Cross Complete Partner on Grant Funding to Improve Food Pantry Infrastructure
Rear view of son and elderly father sitting together at home. Son caring for his father, putting hand on his shoulder, comforting and consoling him. Family love, bonding, care and confidence

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Five Grants Awarded to Organizations Dedicated to ‘Building Bridges’ for At-Risk Populations
Detroit city skyline as the sun rises

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Blue Cross awards $50,000 grant to Corktown Health Institute to support growing need for LGBTQIA+-affirming services
Disparities in Maternal Health Outcomes  
Social Determinants of Health
Disparities in Maternal Health Outcomes  
A health screening at Zaman International for marginalized women and their families
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Opening the Door to Health Programs for Marginalized Women
Woman discussing diagnosis with her doctor

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Safety Net grant program applications accepted through June 3
Woman carrying boxes while moving in to her new apartment in supportive housing to help her mental health
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The Role of Supportive Housing on Mental Health: ‘It’s My Own Haven’ 
Doctor makes notes on a patient file
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Our Role in Addressing Social Determinants of Health  
Man receives food pantry donation box.

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‘Addressing Food and Nutrition Insecurity to Improve Health Equity’ Grants Awarded
Masked doctor comforts a masked older female patient
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Neighbors Help Neighbors at Clinic for Uninsured in Bay City
Asian boy using inhaler containing medicine to stop coughing
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Where You Live Can Affect Your Health 
Latin american male nurse checking black female patient's heart with a stethoscope both wearing protective facemasks
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Hurd: Investing in Health Equity Starts with Caring  
Crime Scene with Police Car
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Seeing Crime and Violence as Public Health Issues
Senior woman is grateful for food delivery from helpful volunteer during covid-19, they are wearing protective masks

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‘Addressing Food and Nutrition Insecurity to Improve Health Equity’ Request for Proposals Now Open
Young girls eating potato chips and holding pop can
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Expanding Access to Healthy Food
Patient arrives at a medical clinic front desk wearing a mask
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Overcoming the Barrier of Health Literacy 
Woman talking to a doctor at a clinic
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Improving Access to Care in Michigan  
Woman using telehealth

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Brings Personalized, Simplified Health Care Experience to Customers, Members with New Coordinated Care Portfolio Offering
Young girl wearing a mask at school
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The Link Between Education and Health Outcomes 
Inner city streets - Camden, NJ
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How Housing Instability Can Impact Health 
Homeless man sleeping on a bench
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Grants Support Housing Initiatives Designed to Improve Health  
Hands holding a paper house

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation Award Six Nonprofit Organizations $300,000 in Supportive Housing Grants
Mom and daughter hugging surrounded by boxes
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Serving People Experiencing Homelessness in the Upper Peninsula  
Eviction notice on a door
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Waiting for a ‘Tsunami’: COVID-19 Making Housing Instability Worse 
Couple stressed over their bills
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Housing Instability, Homelessness and Health 
Mom holding her new baby
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Embedding Doulas at Kalamazoo Hospital Hoped to Decrease Infant Mortality Rates, Disparities 
Woman wearing a mask packing food
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How Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is Helping Michiganders Facing Food Insecurity 
Woman with a mask pulling up to food distribution event
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Food Insecurity Increasing Due to COVID-19 
Food at a pantry distribution center
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Understanding Food Insecurity 
Grandparents playing with young girl
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Understanding Social Determinants of Health in Michigan  
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