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WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- This December, Anthem Blue Cross is giving the gift of health to California as the Anthem Blue Cross HealthFair Bus travels the state offering free health evaluations. Launching on Monday, December 1 from the Anthem offices in Woodland Hills, California, the bus will depart on a multi-city tour to include Los Angeles, Ventura, Oxnard, Ojai, Fresno, Sacramento and San Francisco (see detailed schedule below).

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"Onboard the Anthem Blue Cross HealthFair Bus visitors will receive, free-of-charge, a health evaluation consisting of a full lipid panel; weight, height and waist measurements; blood pressure test; and Body Mass Index analysis. Together, these tests provide a snapshot of one's personal health," explained Leslie A. Margolin, president of Anthem Blue Cross. "Anthem is committed to the community, offering this service regardless of employment, immigration or insurance status. By proactively empowering individuals with vital, personal, medical information, we are taking an important step toward keeping Californians healthy."

"We're particularly enthusiastic about this tour because we'll be reaching several populations that might not necessarily have access to basic primary healthcare," noted Margolin. "For example, in the greater Los Angeles area we are partnering with strong community organizations such as the Urban League, P.A.T.H. (People Assisting The Homeless) and the Kedren Community Mental Health Center -- offering the free health screenings to their constituents. Anthem is committed to improving the lives of the people we serve and the health of our communities."

Also provided on board is The Health Care Options Matrix, developed by the Foundation for Health Coverage Education (