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2023
January
04,
2023
| 11:03 AM America/New_York
New hands-on training is helping health care professionals recognize and act upon implicit bias to improve patient care. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.
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2022
November
04,
2022
| 13:35 PM America/New_York
Doulas provide physical, emotional and informational support that can improve health for moms and babies
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April
07,
2022
| 17:37 PM America/New_York
Change is in our DNA at Horizon. 
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January
04,
2022
| 17:02 PM America/New_York
Chronic conditions like high blood pressure further increase likelihood of stillbirth.
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2021
October
19,
2021
| 10:06 AM America/New_York
Horizon issues a progress report on its commitment to social justice.
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September
17,
2021
| 16:13 PM America/New_York
Horizon partners with Rutgers School of Dental Medicine to help students of color pursue dentistry as a career. See how.
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May
24,
2021
| 15:50 PM America/New_York
After George Floyd’s death, Horizon BCBSNJ released the company’s Pledge to Achieve Lasting and Positive Change. While Horizon has a long history of standing with New Jerseyans committed to social justice, the Pledge is our strongest and most clear a...
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May
17,
2021
| 10:44 AM America/New_York
Where you live or the color of your skin should never be factors in your health and wellbeing
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May
10,
2021
| 16:51 PM America/New_York
About one in nine mothers experiences postpartum depression or another mood disorder in the U.S., a condition that can be crippling for a new mother and affect a newborn’s development. For Black mothers, rates of postpartum depression may be even hig...
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April
20,
2021
| 17:34 PM America/New_York
Last summer, we were heartbroken and angered by the tragic killings of George Floyd and other Black Americans. George Floyd’s life mattered and his death was the catalyst for a renewed commitment to fight intolerance and injustice. Words were not eno...
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March
19,
2021
| 14:53 PM America/New_York
Horizon BCBSNJ condemns the bigotry, hatred and discrimination that has led to a rising level of violence and attacks on Asian Americans. We recognize that our members, employees, and neighbors - particularly those who are Asian American - are experi...
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2020
December
08,
2020
| 09:29 AM America/New_York
A new grant from The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey advances equality to reduce health disparities. See how.
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September
03,
2020
| 14:23 PM America/New_York
How to discuss racism with your children; Advice from Dr. Harrison, Chief Medical Officer at Eleanor Heath.Original Air Date: September 3, 2020Download transcript
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August
04,
2020
| 14:38 PM America/New_York
The respected voice for Black-owned businesses also proves to be a powerful partner for any company looking to do well by doing right. Learn how.
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July
09,
2020
| 15:20 PM America/New_York
Here are five ways for parents to prepare themselves for conversations about racism to help children become anti-racist.
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June
30,
2020
| 13:23 PM America/New_York
Earlier this month, I shared my outrage and sadness over the death of George Floyd and said that it could not be “allowed to simply pass as yet another instance in which intolerance and injustice provoke more words than actions.”Throughout its long h...
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June
17,
2020
| 11:13 AM America/New_York
During the pandemic and after the killing of George Floyd, many Black Americans are feeling anxious, tired and distressed. Here’s how to find help.
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June
04,
2020
| 11:31 AM America/New_York
George Floyd’s life mattered and his death, as wrong in every way as is possible, cannot be allowed to simply pass as yet another instance in which intolerance and injustice provoke more words than actions.We owe each other and the generations to com...
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