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Alumni musicians from the Music Forward Foundation at The Met in Philadelphia, along with their peer musicians from the Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts School, had the opportunity to open for headlining artists at The August Wilson African American Cultural Center's Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival — co-presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. This medley of talent from across our markets was music to our ears! #HighmarkBrightBlueFutures

October is Breast Cancer Awareness MonthBook your annual mammogram and then check it off your list. This 20-minute screening is your first line of defense against breast cancer. You can schedule online by logging into mychart.ahn.org or simply scan the QR code.You can also call to schedule:Greater Pittsburgh: (412) 362-8677Lake Erie Region: (814) 266-6328Grove City, PA: (724) 450-7418Westfield, NY: (716) 793-2221#AHNImaging #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #YearlyMammo #ScheduleYourMammo

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Being a sponsor of the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race is important to Highmark. Each year, this largescale community fun run donates $1 from every registration to help support medical research through the Richard S. Caliguiri Amyloidosis Fund, held by The Pittsburgh Foundation. Amyloidosis is a rare protein disorder in which one or more organ systems in the body accumulate deposits of abnormal proteins known as amyloid. #HighmarkBrightBlueFutures

Congratulations to the local enGen technology team for receiving the IT Success of the Year award at the InfoTechWNY Betas! Their engineering operations and solutions teams helped Highmark seamlessly move their workforce to Seneca One, ensuring a smooth transition for their customers.

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A new television medical drama, called 'The Pitt,’ recently filmed at Allegheny General Hospital, which will serve as the backdrop of the new medical drama’s fictitious hospital setting. This Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article shares more about the upcoming show and AHN's role in it: https://lnkd.in/gGyKwPXY

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LUNCHTIME LISTEN: The Power of Purpose-Driven Leadership — https://lnkd.in/g7DB2JTbJoin Nick Stupakis, vice president of Helion, and Deborah Rice-Johnson, CEO of Highmark's diversified businesses and chief growth officer, on the latest episode of the "Healthy Days at Home" podcast. This 14-minute episode explores:🏠 The rise of home-based care: Why it's the future of healthcare and how it's changing the landscape for health plans, providers and post-acute care.📶 The power of collaboration: How Highmark's Alloyed Works is unifying its businesses to drive growth, reduce costs and improve outcomes.💡 Embracing innovation: Deb's journey at Highmark showcases the importance of adapting to change and embracing new technologies.✨ Purpose-driven leadership: Why having a clear "why" is essential for career satisfaction and success.

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Highmark celebrates their employees' dedication to giving back, volunteering their time to support organizations in Niagara County. This dedication, coupled with their commitment to community well-being, has led to the awarding of $4.27 million in Blue Fund grants to 23 impactful organizations addressing critical health needs across the region. From supporting mental health programs for youth to providing fresh food access for families, these grants are making a difference in the lives of our neighbors. Meet the grant recipients –Back To Basics Outreach MinistriesBoys & Girls Clubs of BuffaloBuild Promise Cattaraugus Community ActionCreate a Healthier Niagara Falls CollaborativeEvery Bottom Covered, Inc.GiGi's Playhouse Buffalo GObike Buffalo Harvest House Buffalo, Inc. Heart, Love & Soul Mental Health Advocates of WNYMercy Flight Inc. Niagara Falls Boys & Girls ClubNMB FoundationP.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer CollaborativePer Scholas BuffaloProvidence Farm CollectiveSeneca Street CDCSouthern Tier Health Care System Inc.Spectrum Health & Human Services Northland Workforce Training CenterUnited Way of Orleans County Veterans One-stop Center Learn more about our commitment to community health:https://lnkd.in/gyRYdSET

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Highmark celebrates their employees' dedication to giving back, volunteering their time to support organizations in Niagara County. This dedication, coupled with their commitment to community well-being, has led to the awarding of $4.27 million in Blue Fund grants to 23 impactful organizations addressing critical health needs across the region. From supporting mental health programs for youth to providing fresh food access for families, these grants are making a difference in the lives of our neighbors. Meet the grant recipients –Back To Basics Outreach MinistriesBoys & Girls Clubs of BuffaloBuild Promise Cattaraugus Community ActionCreate a Healthier Niagara Falls CollaborativeEvery Bottom Covered, Inc.GiGi's Playhouse Buffalo GObike Buffalo Harvest House Buffalo, Inc. Heart, Love & Soul Mental Health Advocates of WNYMercy Flight Inc. Niagara Falls Boys & Girls ClubNMB FoundationP.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer CollaborativePer Scholas BuffaloProvidence Farm CollectiveSeneca Street CDCSouthern Tier Health Care System Inc.Spectrum Health & Human Services Northland Workforce Training CenterUnited Way of Orleans County Veterans One-stop Center Learn more about our commitment to community health:https://lnkd.in/gHryQcsZ

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Highmark was proud to celebrate the Northland Workforce Training Center's annual awards celebration, including their good friend and community partner, Dion Dawkins.

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