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For an Accurate Blood Pressure Reading, Position Your Arm This Way

L.A. Care's Chief Medical Officer, Sameer Amin, MD, offers tips on how to get the best blood pressure reading.

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Free Vaccines to Fight Flu and COVID-19

The L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Center in East L.A. hosted a vaccine event today. It was the sixth event hosted by the two health plans with one more planned next month.

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Grand Opening of Community Resource Center in South L.A.

L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise opened a new Community Resource Center in South L.A. It's the 13th center the two health plans operate across Los Angeles County.

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L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Hand Out Flu and COVID Shots in El Monte

The Community Resource Center also provided free blood pressure and glucose checks.

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Free Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines

The L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Center in Lynwood hosted a vaccine event serving more than 200 community members with vaccines and health screenings.

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Why This CEO Is Worried about Private Equity in Medicaid

As he prepares to retire, L.A. Care CEO John Baackes shared his thoughts on the growth of Medicaid programming in California and the need for more funding to keep providers in the system.

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L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Centers Host Free Vaccine Events

The center in Lynwood hosted a flu and COVID-19 vaccine event today, and there will be an event in El Monte Saturday and in Long Beach on Monday.

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L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Health Plans Kick Off Free Vaccine Clinics in West L.A.

The L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Centers in Lynwood and El Monte are hosting flu and COVID-19 vaccine events tomorrow and Saturday.

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Project Angel Food’s Angel Awards Honored Debbie Allen and Matt Bomer at 35th Anniversary Gala

L.A. Care CEO John Baackes was also among the honorees. He received the Sheryl Lee Ralph Legacy Award for his strong support of medically-tailored meals.

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Free Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic

The L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Centers are hosting seven vaccine clinics including one on Friday in Lynwood and one Saturday in El Monte.

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