L.A. Care Health Plan

After an incredible journey of service and leadership, John Baackes will retire as CEO of L.A. Care at the end of 2024. Baackes, who brought decades of health care experience, joined L.A. Care in 2015. Since then, L.A. Care has emerged as a national leader in equitable health care for low-income patients and community transformation. From launching a direct network of dedicated physicians to establishing a quality rating system for providers and growing our L.A. Care/Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Centers throughout L.A. County, Baackes has been at the forefront of change.👏 During his time at L.A. Care, Baackes addressed the physician shortage in L.A. County by working with the Board of Governors to launch the $205 million "Elevating the Safety Net" initiative. This groundbreaking program offers full medical school scholarships, medical school loan repayments, recruitment grants and more to ensure we have highly-qualified primary care physicians serving our community. 🏥💡 We are immensely grateful for Baackes’ visionary leadership and commitment to our mission. As L.A. Care’s Board of Governors embarks on the search for his successor, the board is committed to finding a dynamic leader who will continue his impactful legacy and who will carry on Baackes’ tradition of responding to the community’s most urgent health care needs. Read more: http://spr.ly/6048wQNMC #LACare #JohnBaackes #Leadership #LACounty

L.A. Care and @Bhttps://lnkd.in/feed Health Plan are working to keep the community safe and protected against COVID-19 and the flu this fall and winter by hosting vaccine clinic events at the local Community Resource Centers. 💉💪 John Baackes, CEO of L.A. Care emphasizes the critical need to protect ourselves and others from serious illnesses: “As we approach the winter months, when respiratory viruses are more prevalent, it's more important than ever to be proactive." Our next two vaccine clinics will continue this week: 📅Friday, October 4th at the Community Resource Center in Lynwood, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 📅Saturday, October 5th at the Community Resource Center in El Monte, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn more about our vaccine events below from the West Side Current LA: http://spr.ly/6045UVEC1 #LACare #GetVaccinated #COVID

Dense breast tissue may increase the risk of breast cancer and make it harder for radiologists to detect cancer in mammograms. Dr. Tracy Lawrence, Senior Medical Director at L.A. Care Health Plan, told U.S. News & World Report that women cannot determine their breast density through self-examination alone. Breast density can be assessed by a radiologist after a routine mammogram. Dr. Lawrence also emphasizes the importance of verifying whether an assessment of breast density is recommended, as not all insurers cover the tests. 🩺👩 Learn more below: http://spr.ly/6041UPFbT #LACare #BreastCancer #Mammogram

✨ We were honored to welcome CA State Senator Bob Archuleta to the L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Center in Norwalk on Sept. 24! ✨ During his visit, Senator Archuleta toured our center to learn about all the FREE classes, programs, and services we offer to improve the health and well-being of the Norwalk community. 💙🏥 From fitness classes to health screenings, mental health support to nutrition workshops, our mission is to uplift and empower our health plans’ members and their communities to live healthier, happier lives. 🌿💪 Thank you, Senator Archuleta, for your support and commitment to community health! 🙌 📸 Swipe through to see highlights from his visit! #CommunityHealth #NorwalkCA #SenatorArchuleta #LACare #BlueShieldPromise #HealthAndWellness #FitnessForAll #MentalHealthSupport #NutritionWorkshops #HealthScreenings #EmpowerCommunities #HealthyLiving #PublicHealth #FreeCommunityClasses #CaliforniaHealth #CRCNorwalk #BetterTogether #CommunitySupport #LACareMembers #LACounty

This past weekend, L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California hosted a vaccine clinic at the Community Resource Center in West LA, offering COVID-19 and flu vaccines to help combat the rise in respiratory illnesses this season. Our next two clinics are this Friday at the Community Resource Center in Lynwood and Saturday in El Monte. 💉💙 Check out ABC7 Los Angeles coverage below: http://spr.ly/6048UKO9e #LACare #COVID #GetVaccinated

L.A. Care is proud to support organizations such as Project Angel Food for their commitment to providing medically tailored meals. At the 2024 Angel Awards ceremony, John Baackes, CEO of L.A. Care was honored with the Sheryl Lee Ralph Legacy Award. Baackes expressed his admiration for Project Angel Food, stating, “We are on the side of the angels and social justice…I know as long as organizations like Project Angel Food continue to grow and thrive that we will be okay as a nation.”🏆👥 Read more from Look to the Stars: http://spr.ly/6046UKz4E #LACare #FoodIsMedicine #ProjectAngelFood

“I suggest L.A. Care Medicare Plus to all my friends... I have the transportation. If I have questions for medical they will find out where I should go. If I have a problem getting an appointment they help me do that.” These are some of the reasons Helen is a very satisfied member of L.A. Care Medicare Plus. Discover L.A. Care Medicare Plus by L.A. Care Health Plan, the largest publicly operated health plan in the nation. Our integrated DSNP product offers comprehensive care that combines benefits for those eligible for both Medicare and Medi-Cal, ensuring you get the best coverage possible. Click the link to learn more about L.A. Care Medicare Plus: https://lnkd.in/gKDsKjXw #DualEligibleSpecialNeedsPlan #DualEligible #HealthCareEnrollment #healthcoverage #healthinsurance #lacaremember #medicare #DSNP #lacareenrollment #LACareMedicarePlus

This weekend, L.A. Care CEO John Baackes was honored at the 2024 Angel Awards Gala hosted by Project Angel Food, a nonprofit that delivers over 1.5 million medically tailored meals each year to L.A. County residents battling life-threatening illnesses. Baackes, who served on Project Angel Food's Board of Directors for six years, received the Sheryl Lee Ralph Legacy Award in recognition of his longstanding commitment to the organization and his leadership in advancing the use of medically tailored meals to reduce food insecurity and improve health outcomes! 🍎🩺 Learn more here: http://spr.ly/6041UDLlF #LACare #FoodisMedicine #ProjectAngelFood

🌟 Celebrating Milestones: L.A. Care's IHSS+ Caregiver Training Program 🌟 L.A. Care is proud to announce the tremendous success of our IHSS+ Caregiver Training Program, empowering caregivers for seniors and persons with disabilities to provide exceptional care. Let's explore the transformative impact of this invaluable initiative! 🏠👩⚕️ ✨ Program Overview: Since 2017, L.A. Care has offered IHSS+, a comprehensive 10-week training program for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) workers. This program equips caregivers, often family members without formal training, with essential skills and knowledge to enhance the quality of care provided to their loved ones. Practical topics covered include CPR, first aid, infection control, nutrition, body mechanics, and more, ensuring caregivers have the tools they need to succeed. 🌈 Supporting Caregivers: Caregivers learn to balance their multiple roles and integrate seamlessly into the recipient's care team, fostering a supportive environment. Classes are offered in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Armenian, Cantonese, Korean, and Mandarin, ensuring accessibility for all caregivers. 🎓 Empowering Graduates: Graduates report feeling less stressed, lonely, and depressed after completing the program, experiencing the support of their classmates and newfound confidence. Graduation ceremonies are joyous occasions, celebrated by family and friends, highlighting the caregivers' remarkable accomplishments. 📈 Impact and Investment: L.A. Care has committed $27 million to the program through mid-2026, reflecting our dedication to improving caregiver training and support. To date, over 6,300 caregivers have graduated from the program, positively impacting the well-being of our members and reducing hospital admissions and emergency room visits. 👏 John Baackes, CEO of L.A. Care, emphasizes the significance of this training in supporting caregivers and enhancing the overall quality of care provided to our members. 💬 Testimonial from Perri Kendrick, IHSS Program Graduate: "It was really the best thing that has happened to us…we learned so much. I loved the class. I felt so proud and so happy that I took the plunge and did that." 🌟 The IHSS+ Caregiver Training Program stands as a beacon of support and empowerment for caregivers, enriching lives and fostering healthier communities. Together, we're making a meaningful difference in the lives of our members and their caregivers! http://spr.ly/6045o2oJc #LACareCommunity #CommunityImpactReport #2024CommunityImpactReport #CommunityCare #HealthierLA #CommunityImpact #ElevatingTheSafetyNet #ESNIHSS

🌟 Take Control of Your Diabetes — Your Health Will Thank You! 🌟 We’re sharing important tips to help you manage your diabetes for a healthier, happier you. 💡 Key Steps to Stay on Top of Your Health: ☑️ Monitor Your Blood Pressure regularly. 📈 Check Your Blood Sugar levels daily. 👁 Schedule Your Annual Diabetic Retinal Eye Exam — it takes only 20 minutes and can detect early vision changes. Early treatment protects your sight! ☑️ Don’t Forget Your Yearly Kidney Health Evaluation — two simple tests (blood and urine) give a clear picture of your kidney health. 📅 Take the next steps in managing your diabetes today! For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/gD28vyDU