Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon

06/10/2026

We love seeing our corporate foundation invest in solutions that are transforming children's mental health care. This is one of those stories!

Meet Anne. Later this week, she'll graduate from The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon and begin her career at a pediatric clinic where she interned — the same clinic that cared for her as a child. Anne is one of 17 students in the Ballmer Institute's first graduating class; they’re the first cohort to complete the nation's only bachelor's degree program in children's behavioral health. Cambia Health Foundation invested in this program to address the youth mental health crisis and improve access to care. These 17 graduates are exactly the kind of workforce solution that investment was meant to create. Soon, they'll head into schools and clinics across Oregon to serve young people who need them most.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 👏

Read more: https://news.uoregon.edu/first-ballmer-institute-graduates-step-careers?utm_source=oregonnews-06-08-26

📸 Photo by Charlie Litchfield

06/08/2026

Over the past few weeks, our behavioral health care managers — licensed professionals in behavioral health or nursing — have been sharing their best advice for parents supporting their child's mental health. We're closing out with one of our favorite reminders: sometimes the best way to connect with your child is simply to let them lead. Our latest blog has more advice from our care team, plus everything you need to know about the pediatric behavioral health providers available through your plan: https://news.regence.com/news/supporting-your-childs-mental-health-guidance-from-our-behavioral-health-care-team/

06/05/2026

Knowing CPR can mean the different between life and death, and it's a skill anyone can learn. The American Heart Association - Oregon & SW Washington is on a mission to ensure more people are equipped with this life-saving knowledge. Learn more about CPR, find trainings near you and help raise awareness at the upcoming Heart and Stroke Walk on Saturday June 6, in the latest Healthier Together segment on KGW-TV.

Nine out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest die, but CPR could help them stay alive. A cardiac arrest survivor shares her experience.

06/04/2026

Regence member Jeffrey Trela-Hoskins, 26, lives with a rare neurological disorder. When he was discharged from the hospital earlier this year with a new feeding tube, his family was counting on a timely delivery of supplies. But the delivery stalled, and they were down to the last tube feeding.

His mom, Patty, called Regence Care Manager Kimberley S., RN, BSN.

Kimberley identified the hold-up, contacted the provider's clinic and made sure the right people were urgently paged. The next day, Patty called her back. "I don't know what you did, but they're delivering everything we need tonight.”

Kimberley's intervention helped Jeffrey get the right care at the right time. The family avoided another hospitalization and saved an estimated $43,000 in potential inpatient costs.

For Patty, it's about more than logistics. It's about trust. "Sometimes you feel like you're all alone in healthcare, and you're not getting what you need,” she says. Working with a Regence care manager is “like having a friend on the inside."

Need extra support? We’re here for you. Care managers are available with most Regence health plans at no cost to members. Call 1-866-543-5765 or email [email protected] to get started.

Learn more: https://news.regence.com/blog/care-manager-kimberley-s-is-a-friend-on-the-inside-for-member-and-his-family

06/01/2026

When your child is struggling, knowing where to turn can really make a difference. As a member, you have access to a team of care managers — professionals who hold independent clinical licenses in behavioral health or nursing and work with families just like yours every day. We asked them to share their best advice for parents supporting their child's mental health. Read our latest blog for their tips and to learn more about the pediatric behavioral health providers available through your plan: https://news.regence.com/blog/supporting-your-child-s-mental-health-guidance-from-our-behavioral-health-care-team

05/28/2026

When a Regence member went to the ER multiple times for chest pains and cardiac testing found nothing wrong, Behavioral Health Care Manager Amy Beitia was able to see what tests couldn’t. She uncovered the real cause of the member’s pain: panic attacks triggered by PTSD.

Beitia connected the member to trauma-focused therapy and a virtual cardiac specialist. The chest pains went away. Healthcare costs went down. And the member reported feeling better than they had in years.

Need extra support? We’re here for you. Care managers are available with most Regence health plans at no cost to members. Call the number on your member ID card to get started.

Learn more: https://news.regence.com/blog/how-a-regence-behavioral-health-care-manager-helps-members-find-their-path-to-wellness

05/28/2026

Nearly 44 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S. carry immense responsibility, more than 75% of whom are women. That stress is real — and it shows up in the body as hypertension, anxiety, depression and elevated heart disease risk. The good news? 80% of heart disease is preventable.

This morning, we attended the conversation at the Go Red for Women Circle of Red: Caretaking Hearts event, where our Foundation president Peggy Maguire spoke to their investments in behavioral health and caregiver support through partners like the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers and the National Alliance for Caregiving. Thanks to American Heart Association for hosting the event, and to Bridge Meadows for participating in the panel alongside Cambia Health Foundation!

Photo credit: Courtesy of American Heart Association

05/27/2026

Our behavioral health care managers hold independent clinical licenses in behavioral health or nursing and work with families every day. They understand the challenges parents face and they want you to know that getting started with your child's mental health care may be than you might think.

If you've been putting it off because you're not sure where to begin, that's exactly what we're here for.

Call the number on the back of your member ID card to get started or read our latest blog to learn more about the pediatric behavioral health providers available through your plan: https://news.regence.com/blog/supporting-your-child-s-mental-health-guidance-from-our-behavioral-health-care-team

05/22/2026

Social media, artificial intelligence and academic pressures are just a few things teenagers have to navigate nowadays. It can be a lot for anyone. Regence Executive Medical Director for Behavioral Health Dr. Mike Franz spoke with KGW-TV about what parents can do to support their teen's mental health.

During this Mental Health Awareness Month, a doctor weighed in on how to take care your mental health, as well as your child's mental wellbeing.

05/22/2026

When her daughters — who have a rare metabolic disorder — lost the in-network supplier of their essential medical formula, Regence member Marie P. faced a $1,400 bill and a race against the clock.

That's when Care Manager Kayla Angiono stepped in.

Angiono contacted more than 10 suppliers, called formula manufacturers directly and ultimately found an in-network solution that kept the girls healthy and saved the family from out-of-pocket costs—all at no extra cost to Marie.

"It's such a gift to have an advocate who is on my side and working for me." - Marie P., Regence member

This is what a Regence Care Manager does. They handle the hard calls, navigate the system and fight for you — so you don't have to.

Did you know Care Management is available to most Regence members at no cost? Call 1-866-543-5765 to learn more.

Read more: https://news.regence.com/blog/regence-care-manager-connects-utah-family-to-lifesaving-affordable-care