Allison Bonner
No Flu For You: 5 Flu Shot Myths Debunked
It’s that time of year; flu season is upon us. That means flu shots. Maybe you’re ready to go and are rushing to Target because they’re offering discounts to...
Running All The Miles: 6 Essential Tips to Train for a Half Marathon
I’ll admit that running a half marathon wasn’t at the top of my bucket list. Sure, I’ve run 5K, and even a 10-miler, but I never thought I’d make...
Could the Millennial Workforce Be the ‘Giving Generation’?
Millennials. The group every employer wants to understand. What will attract us to work for a company? What will keep us there? What makes us tick? The millennial workforce...
Careers & Culture, Employee Spotlights, Life at Blue Cross NC
Kidznotes: Giving the Gift of Music Education in Wake and Durham Counties
As a music major in college, I was reminded time and time again that music is both a science and an art – to be a musician you have...
A Southern Staple With a Twist: Lighter Pimento Cheese
“Good pimento cheese comes together in minutes, keeps for days, and stays on our minds for years. The simple concoction is special, but not reserved for special occasions. It...
Dreaming of the ‘Firsts’ Yet to Come: Ethan’s American Heart Story
Both Jeramie Mullis and Amy Anderson know firsthand the impact the American Heart Association can have on a family hoping to save a life. Thanks to the great work...
4 Ways Your Local Food Bank is Fighting Hunger All Year Long
If you’ve ever donated to a neighborhood, company or school food drive, you’ve helped make a difference for hungry families in your community. It’s an easy and direct way...
Our Employees Are Walking a Billion Steps Toward Better Health
Walking a billion steps might seem like a big challenge, but that’s just what our CEO, Brad Wilson, has asked us to do as a company. And we’re already...
Creating the Life You Want: Words from Stefanie Zizzo On Vision and Success
This past week our Women’s Employee Network (WEN), one of nine employee networks at BCBSNC, invited Stefanie Zizzo, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), to share tips with our employees about...
Careers & Culture, Employee Spotlights, Life at Blue Cross NC
How Nefertiti Lost Over 90 Pounds and Gained Her Best Self
We’ve said it before, but it’s true: Our employees are amazing and inspiring. Today I want to tell you about Nef and her incredible weight loss journey. Her secret? Hard...
