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Anthem Blue Cross Gives the Gift of Health to California

Posted on: Monday, 1 December 2008, 05:00 CST

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- This December, Anthem Blue Cross is giving the gift of health to California as the Anthem Blue Cross HealthFair Bus travels the state offering free health evaluations. Launching on Monday, December 1 from the Anthem offices in Woodland Hills, California, the bus will depart on a multi-city tour to include Los Angeles, Ventura, Oxnard, Ojai, Fresno, Sacramento and San Francisco (see detailed schedule below).

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"Onboard the Anthem Blue Cross HealthFair Bus visitors will receive, free-of-charge, a health evaluation consisting of a full lipid panel; weight, height and waist measurements; blood pressure test; and Body Mass Index analysis. Together, these tests provide a snapshot of one's personal health," explained Leslie A. Margolin, president of Anthem Blue Cross. "Anthem is committed to the community, offering this service regardless of employment, immigration or insurance status. By proactively empowering individuals with vital, personal, medical information, we are taking an important step toward keeping Californians healthy."

"We're particularly enthusiastic about this tour because we'll be reaching several populations that might not necessarily have access to basic primary healthcare," noted Margolin. "For example, in the greater Los Angeles area we are partnering with strong community organizations such as the Urban League, P.A.T.H. (People Assisting The Homeless) and the Kedren Community Mental Health Center -- offering the free health screenings to their constituents. Anthem is committed to improving the lives of the people we serve and the health of our communities."

Also provided on board is The Health Care Options Matrix, developed by the Foundation for Health Coverage Education (http://www.coverageforall.org). It is the only hand-held guide available in English and Spanish, outlining all of the state's public and private health care options for individuals and groups in almost every demographic profile.

Since first hitting the road earlier this year, the Anthem HealthFair Bus has provided screenings to more than 2,700 people. "We're very proud to offer these screenings," Margolin added. "It's our gift of health to California."

Anthem Blue Cross is the trade name of Blue Cross of California. Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Association. (R) ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross Association.

SOURCE Anthem Blue Cross

Source: PR Newswire

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