AZ Blue is investing in scholarships to train future healthcare workers in Arizona
Phoenix, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -Arizona needs more workers for healthcare. The statewide lack of healthcare providers makes it difficult for patients to get the care they need.
To fill the gap, AZ Blue is giving $200,000 Assistance to future healthcare workers. This gift from AZ Blue Health Choice and the AZ Blue Foundation provides needs-based support to hundreds of students at Maricopa Community Colleges.
“Investment in students will be strengthened Arizona Health system” Heather Carterwith the Medicaid segment general manager and Health choices Arizona CEO: “This is an opportunity for students to start a career that will impact Arizonans’ lives.”
Who will benefit?
Up to 400 students at Maricopa Community College, including:
- A bachelor’s student in Behavioral Health Program.
- Students in the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPNS) Program.
- This will be useful for students in the fall of 2025 and spring of 2026.
These students will receive $500 We help to cover school expenses.
“This gift from AZ Blue is a step towards shaping the future of care. By investing in students, we are making sure our state can meet tomorrow’s health needs,” he said. Paul PenzoneChief Community Relations Officer at AZ Blue.
Maricopa Community Colleges trains more than 8,000 students in the health sector each year. The university produces almost one-third of nurses Arizona.
“We know that scholarships play an important role in helping students balance academic goals, especially their work, family and extracurricular activities,” the doctor said. Stephen R. GonzalezPrime Minister Maricopa Community Colleges. “This new scholarship initiative gives students the opportunity to go smoothly and move into a rewarding career that gives back to the communities we serve.”
AZ Blue has a history of helping students begin their health careers. This gift is part of a greater effort to make care accessible to more Arizonans.
About the Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona
Blue Cross ® Blue Shield ® of Arizona (AZ Blue) is committed to helping Arizonans get healthier and stay healthier. With its mission to stimulate and simplify health, AZ Blue offers health insurance and related services to over 2 million customers. AZ Blue, a non-profit company, is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The company and its subsidiaries employ more than 3,200 people Phoenix, Flagstaffand Tucson Office. For more information, please see azblue.com Or connect with us on social media: Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook.
About the Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona Fundamentals for community and health advancement
Blue cross® Blue Shield® Arizona Foundation Community and Foundation for Health Progress Invest in Health Arizona By addressing mental health, substance use disorders, chronic health conditions, and health equity. 501(c)(3) The Foundation, a private non-operational foundation, serves public goods through programs consistent with the focus area and grants for applied research. The Foundation is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Please see for more details. azbluefoundation.org.
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