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updated:
7/8/10
Florida Blue Centers
Helping Consumers Understand and Get the
Most Out of Their Health Care Coverage
By Craig
Thomas and Jonathan B. Gavras, M.D.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
While lawmakers have
debated and disagreed about how to improve
access to health coverage, Blue Cross and Blue
Shield of Florida (BCBF) has been taking action
to change the health care dynamic, implementing
a series of groundbreaking new initiatives
designed to engage consumers in their care,
while making health insurance more affordable
and more understandable. In 2007, the
company launched its Florida Blue retail
centers, which promote a new way to obtain,
understand and maximize health coverage.
Today, Florida Blue is expanding across the
state, helping consumers make smart and
cost-effective decisions about their care.
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MOLINA HEALTHCARE
OF FLORIDA HONORS THE 2010 COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS
AWARD WINNERS
TAMPA, FL
– June 1, 2010 –
Molina Healthcare of Florida recently recognized
six unsung heroes at its first annual Community
Champions Awards dinner, which was held at the
Florida Aquarium in Tampa. Heaven Destiny
Children’s Choir opened the award ceremony with
a special musical performance and guests
received custom-designed chocolates from local
store – the Original Leena’s Chocolates.
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Molina HealthCare
of Florida Teaches Students at Sheppard
Elementary School to make Nutritious Snacks
HIALEAH, FL – March 18, 2010 – To celebrate
National Nutrition Month, Molina Healthcare of
Florida recently partnered with Ben Sheppard
Elementary School to teach children how to make
“Baggie Snacks”, a quick and healthy alternative
to junk food. The easy-to-make snack included
dried cereal, fruit and nuts. “Pediatric obesity
is becoming a growing problem at an alarming
rate,” said Amanda Cox, health educator for
Molina Healthcare of Florida. “We wanted to not
only teach students why it’s important to eat
healthy, but also how to do it. Something like
this is quick, fun and easy for kids. Hopefully,
we got them thinking. ”
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Molina Healthcare
United HealthCare and Sesame Workshop --
Promoting Healthy Eating Habits for Children
-- UnitedHealthcare and Sesame Workshop are
collaborating on a three-year project to promote
healthy eating habits for children and families
on limited incomes. The bilingual
(English/Spanish) multimedia program aims to
guide parents and caregivers to better
understand the relationship between healthy food
habits and children's healthy growth,
development and learning.
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