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Credit Union West Appoints Sonya Watkins as Chief Retail Officer
Media ContactRyan O’Connor602.631.3212 ryan.oconnor@cuwest.org Aug 06, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Credit Union West Appoints Sonya Watkins as Chief Retail Officer Glendale, AZ— Credit Union West has appointed Sonya Watkins as Chief Retail Officer, effective August 10, 2026. A respected credit union executive with more than 30 years of experience, Watkins will help guide the organization's operations while advancing its commitment to employees, members, and the communities it
AZ Blue Surprises Teachers Across Arizona with Resources to Help Students Thrive
AZ Blue Surprises Teachers Across Arizona with Resources to Help Students Thrive As Arizona students are returning to the classroom, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) is helping teachers start the school year with the tools they need to create positive learning environments. Through its ongoing commitment to strengthening communities across the state, AZ Blue is recognizing educators who go above and beyond for their students by providing classroom resources that help support learning,
More Than 200 AZ Blue Employees Pack 1,000 JoyJars for Arizona Children Fighting Cancer
More Than 200 AZ Blue Employees Pack 1,000 JoyJars for Arizona Children Fighting CancerPHOENIX, Ariz. — More than 200 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona employees recently came together to pack 1,000 JoyJars® for children across Arizona who are undergoing cancer treatment. Organized in partnership with the Jessie Rees Foundation, the volunteer effort provided each child with a jar filled with toys, games, activities and handwritten notes of encouragement designed to bring comfort, hope and joy during a
Grant Helps More Arizona Moms Access Postpartum Support
For many Arizona families, support after birth can be hard to find. Across the state, moms continue to face gaps in postpartum and mental health care during a critical time for both parents and babies.To help address that need, 4th Trimester Arizona’s It Takes a Village initiative is training, certifying, and contracting more community-based doulas to support families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery—bringing care closer to home. With support from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
AZ Blue Health Choice Supports The Smile Zone to Expand Dental Care for Arizona Children
Every bright future starts with a healthy smile. When children do not receive preventive dental care, they areat greater risk for pain, infection, difficulty eating, missed school days and other health concernsthat canimpacttheir growth and well-being.That’swhy Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice, AZ Blue’s Medicaid team, works to amplify the mission of organizations likeThe Smile Zonethat are already making a difference in the communities we serve. Key Takeaways: AZ Blue HealthChoice
AZ Blue Employees Volunteer Over 14,000 Hours to Support Community Health
From supporting everyday needs to helping communities during extreme heat, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) employees dedicated more than 14,000 volunteer hours in 2025 across the state. These efforts reached communities in all 15 counties, helping expand access to food, strengthen heat relief efforts and provide essential supplies – the kinds of support that helps people stay healthy and connected. With April recognized as National Volunteer Month, it’s a time to reflect on the role
