Panorama City location is
the latest addition to the network of 14 planned centers by
year-end 2024
LOS
ANGELES, May 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- L.A. Care
Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan today
held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their Community Resource Center
(CRC) in Panorama City, located at
7868 Van Nuys Blvd. in the Plant Shopping Center.
The new Center relocated from its original home in the Zocalito
of Pacoima shopping center, where
it operated from 2014 through 2023. The Panorama City location opened its doors in
February 2024 with a larger
footprint.
The Community Resource Center in Panorama City is the newest among the health
plans' jointly operated Centers throughout Los Angeles County, which are part of the two
health plans' five-year, $146 million
commitment announced in 2019 to help address local health,
behavioral, and social needs. The Center offers a wide range of
free fitness and wellness classes, programs, and services that are
open to health plan members and the public to enhance the
community's overall well-being.
"We are delighted to offer our Community Resource Center as a
one-stop hub for the diverse populations of the San Fernando
Valley, helping them stay active, healthy and informed," said
John Baackes, CEO of L.A. Care. "Our
Center's array of services is tailored to empower individuals with
free classes, programs and readily available resources, all geared
toward supporting health and social needs and enhancing overall
quality of life."
Visitors to the Center will have access to various offerings,
including:
- Fitness classes such as Zumba, Pilates, and yoga
- Healthy cooking classes and group sessions with a registered
dietitian
- Multi-lingual assistance with healthcare coverage options,
including Medi-Cal renewals
"We understand that for many people across Los Angeles County, accessing local health and
social services can be a challenge, especially when they don't
understand how to navigate the healthcare system or know what
services are available in their community," said Kristen Cerf, president and CEO of Blue Shield
of California Promise Health Plan. "The new Community Resource
Center will be staffed by individuals who are bilingual and
bicultural and will offer programs and services that address social
determinants of health for people of all ages. We hope to break
cultural and language barriers and positively impact the health and
well-being of Panorama City
residents and the surrounding communities we serve."
The Center is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To learn more about the
Community Resource Centers, please visit
CommunityResourceCenterLA.org or click here for specific
information about the Panorama
City location.
About L.A. Care Health Plan
L.A. Care Health Plan is
the largest health plan in Los Angeles
County serving more than one of every four Angelenos. It is
also the largest publicly operated plan in the country. L.A. Care
offers four health coverage plans including Medi-Cal, L.A. Care
Covered™, L.A. Care Medicare Plus and the PASC-SEIU Homecare
Workers Health Care Plan, all dedicated to being accountable and
responsive to members. As a public entity, L.A. Care's mission is
to provide access to quality health care for L.A. County's
low-income communities, and to support the safety net required to
achieve that purpose. L.A. Care prioritizes quality, access and
inclusion, elevating health care for all of L.A. County. For more
information, follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
About Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is a managed care
organization, wholly owned by Blue Shield of California, offering Medi-Cal. It is led by
healthcare professionals with a "members-first" philosophy and
committed to building a quality network of providers and partnering
with community organizations for more than 530,000 members across
Los Angeles and San Diego counties. For more information about
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, please visit
www.blueshieldca.com/promise. For more news about Blue Shield of
California, please visit
news.blueshieldca.com. Or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, or
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Media Contacts:
L.A. Care Health Plan
Penny Griego – (310) 613-8309
pgriego@lacare.org
Blue Shield Promise Health Plan
Olga Gallardo – (323) 537-6364
olga.gallardo@blueshieldca.com
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