GIVEAWAY ALERT: Family. Friends. Memories. Don’t get left out of the holiday photos this year. Enter to win a free selfie stick by liking and sharing this post and your name will be entered into a drawing on December 21st.

Our employees enjoyed the Oregon Humane Society's Snuggle Express at our offices, a program that aims to share the joy of companion animals, brighten the days of employees, relieve holiday stress and help socialize the shelter pets themselves.

Nearly 500 young people experience homelessness in downtown Portland alone. Our partners at New Avenues for Youth work tirelessly to prevent youth homelessness and to provide the resources and skills young people need to lead healthy, productive lives. Learn how Regence is supporting New Avenues' and its delivery of the innovative "Recovery Oriented Support and Engagement" (ROSE) program, on the blog.

One in 10 Americans received a so-called "surprise" medical bill over the last year. On the blog, learn how organizations like the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association are taking action to protect patients from surprise bills.

It’s a wrap! Thanks to all who donated to the KGW-TV Great Toy Drive and to each and every volunteer who contributed their time during the holiday season. You’ve made the holidays so much brighter for the kids in our community.

Will you give? Non-profit organizations across our region are working tirelessly this season to support families facing homelessness and hunger. Learn more about some of our community partners, like United Way of the Columbia-Willamette and New Avenues for Youth, and how you can support our collective mission to build healthy, vibrant communities, on the blog: https://bddy.me/2V7CtPA

Have you heard of these winter health myths? Embrace the cooler weather ❄ and make the most of it with winter activities!

Hearing loss is common: About 15% of American adults report some trouble hearing. Get tested today—Regence members get free screenings and discounts. https://www.regence.com/web/regence_individual/hearing-aids

Whether it’s getting through a difficult diagnosis, a chronic condition or anxiety or depression, our case managers can help you get the support you need, when you need it most. Case management comes with your Regence health plan. Learn more: https://www.regence.com/web/regence_individual/regence-case-management

Wishing you a very happy holidays from our family at Regence.