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Read the latest news from GreenShield, featuring news releases and corporate announcements.
Press Releases
November 14, 2024
GreenShield's 2024 Drug Trends Report Finds Medication Costs Are Way Up in Canada – As Are the Use of Obesity and Mental Health-Related Drugs
According to the annual report, the number of Canadians claiming weight management drugs increased by 43% last year; and those claiming ADHD medication rose by 20%. Meanwhile, pharmacists are prescribing more medications than ever before.
October 9, 2024
ATB Financial and GreenShield Partner to Support Mental Health in Alberta's Social Sector
October 3, 2024
1 in 3 Canadians Would Quit Their Job for Better Mental Health Benefits, GreenShield Research Reveals
September 25, 2024
GreenShield is a Driving Force for Good – Recognized as a Leading Non-profit
July 25, 2024
GreenShield Partners with Canadian Red Cross Disaster Response Alliance to support Canadians during times of crisis
June 21, 2024
Noojimo Health and GreenShield Collaborate to Expand Culturally Safe Mental Wellness Care for Indigenous Communities Across Canada
June 20, 2024
GreenShield releases its inaugural Health Outcomes Report
May 29, 2024
A Force for Good: GreenShield releases 2023 Social Impact Report
April 29, 2024
Black Mental Health Canada and GreenShield Introduce Transformative Women's Counseling Initiative: QUEENS
March 1, 2024
GreenShield supports Dalhousie Centre for Psychological Health to deliver mental health and addictions services
February 21, 2024
GreenShield helps Canadians proactively take control of their health with new Preventive Healthcare Program
February 14, 2024
Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada, joins forces with GreenShield to improve parents’ mental health
January 10, 2024
GreenShield helps expand access to free mental health services in Ontario
November 29, 2023
GreenShield partners with mental health advocate Michael Landsberg to destigmatize mental health
November 7, 2023
GreenShield grants $750,000 to Université Laval's Faculty of Dentistry to improve access to oral health care
October 19, 2023
GreenShield Administration releases 2023 Drug Trends Report: The introduction of new therapies increase utilization rates
October 3, 2023
71% of woman say inflation is impacting their mental health, creating additional barriers to care
October 3, 2023
GreenShield welcomes Sabrina Ladha as Vice President, GreenShield Cares
September 25, 2023
Canadians are spending 2.5 times more time navigating their health and benefits than with their doctor
July 13, 2023
GreenShield announces program to provide essential medicines to underserved communities
July 6, 2023
Championing Better Health For All: GreenShield's 2022 Social Impact Report
June 15, 2023
GreenShield donates $150,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support wildfire and emergency relief efforts
May 1, 2023
Canadian women are not spending enough time on their mental health
April 12, 2023
GreenShield announces first-of-its-kind solution to reinvent the health care and benefits experience
March 20, 2023
Green Shield and partners invest in community oral health project in Québec City
February 13, 2023
Green Shield expands national mental health offering with acquisition of Quebec-based BCH Consultants
December 12, 2022
Dexcom Canada partners with Green Shield and The Health Depot to offer plan members digital diabetes care experience
December 5, 2022
Green Shield commits an additional $10 million to boost access and coverage for oral health care
September 26, 2022
HALEO Clinic partners with Green Shield Canada to provide employers its market-leading sleep solutions.
August 2, 2022
KITS Eyecare to Provide Exclusive Vision Benefits Integration to Green Shield Canada Members
July 27, 2022
Benecaid and Green Shield Canada launch Honeybee Select, an innovative benefits alternative for small businesses
June 22, 2022
Green Shield Canada releases 2021 Social Impact Report
May 3, 2022
Inkblot Therapy and Green Shield Association announce an additional $1M in complimentary therapy through Room For Her initiative
April 7, 2022
GSC and community partners launch new reports uncovering the social impact of oral health
March 24, 2022
Green Shield Canada and Indspire launch partnership to increase access to post-secondary education
March 15, 2022
Group benefits administration and technology just got stronger with a more flexible suite of solutions
March 9, 2022
Green Shield expands pharmacy focus with acquisitions of NKS Health and The Health Depot
March 8, 2022
Inkblot Therapy and Green Shield Association Launch Free Room for Her Digital Hub
February 16, 2022
Green Shield Canada providing $250,000 donation for University of Toronto’s Discovery Pharmacy
February 7, 2022
Green Shield Canada’s Claim Watch to participate in data pooling to reduce benefits fraud
January 19, 2022
ALAViDA partners with Green Shield Canada to meet the rapidly growing demand for virtual substance use management
November 17, 2021
Green Shield Canada strengthens digital health ecosystem with physical health and wellness additions to Digital Clinic
October 6, 2021
Niagara Falls Community Health Centre and GSC Partner to Create Innovative Dental Public Health Program
August 11, 2021
Green Shield expands digital mental health impact with acquisition of Tranquility Online
July 8, 2021
GSC sets eyes on public healthcare system as a provider of virtual visit technology
June 10, 2021
GSC360, a complete benefits solution for small and medium-sized employers
June 3, 2021
Green Shield Canada strengthens digital health leadership role with launch of Digital Clinic
May 7, 2021
GSC Commits up to $50,000 in Support of Global COVID-19 Relief Efforts
May 5, 2021
Computer Workware Inc. Joins Green Shield Canada Group of Companies
May 5, 2021
Inkblot Technologies selected as Green Shield Canada’s preferred Employee Assistance Program partner
March 29, 2021
Northwestern Health Unit and GSC Partner to Create Innovative Dental Public Health Program
March 9, 2021
Green Shield Acquires Inkblot Technologies, Canada’s Fastest Growing Virtual Mental Health Platform
January 27, 2021
SmileDirectClub Partners With Green Shield Canada
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