'Salute to Service' and 'Strong Youth, Strong Communities' Events Bring Pro Football Legends to Sacramento and West Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, February 4, Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), teamed up with the Pro Football Hall of Fame to celebrate the lead-up to Super Bowl Sunday with two impactful events in the Sacramento region: "Salute to Service" and "Strong Youth, Strong Communities." These annual gatherings, held near the Super Bowl host city, recognize local heroes and empower the next generation with inspiration and guidance.
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