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Press Release Jan 17, 2024

Smoking Claims More Than 6,500 Lives, Costs Minnesota Over $9 Billion Annually 

New report commissioned by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota exposes the ramifications of smoking on health and the economy

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Initiative Awards $1M Annually to Reduce and Eliminate Access to and Use of Commercial Tobacco

Blue Cross’ Center for Prevention will support six organizations and one Tribal nation to reduce commercial tobacco use in disproportionately affected communities

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Smoking Claims More Than 6,500 Lives, Costs Minnesota Over $9 Billion Annually

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Initiative Awards $1M Annually to Reduce and Eliminate Access to and Use of Commercial Tobacco

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation Awards $1.5M in Grants; Welcomes Kristine Rhodes to Board of Directors