Investing in our local communities means investing in the health of every North Carolinian. By helping to provide access to food, safe housing and primary care and tackling challenges like the opioid epidemic, Blue Cross NC is working to improve the health and well-being of us all. See the impact we’re making.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of us in some way, changing our world view and what a “normal” world looks like.
4 min read | Community Health
Formerly incarcerated people face tremendous odds to leading healthy lives after their release from prison. A coalition of mentors with lived experience are providing support where newly released North...
Community Health, Changemakers, Community Partners, Investments
It may seem like an unlikely investment in community health, but giving all kids the chance to play soccer offers a host of mental, physical and social benefits...
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that caregivers read out loud to children at least 15 minutes a day. Learn more about the wide-ranging health benefits of reading to...
Vichi Jagannathan came to Edgecombe County to teach science. Now, she’s using Stanford’s Design Thinking process to help local systems understand and cope with trauma in their communities...
Community Health, Changemakers, Investments, Public Health Challenges
The Green Chair Project is making sure every family has essential furnishings for their home, including a bed for each child. In partnership with Blue Cross NC, they're also...
Darlene Graham is helping to resurrect the healing traditions of the Waccamaw Siouan tribe in North Carolina, one crop at a time. She's bringing healthy living to tribe members...
This pay-what-you-can café in Boone, North Carolina and its partners are making sure no one in their community goes hungry. See how...
This high school in rural, Eastern North Carolina is putting the focus on youth mental health. Their disconnectED event took students a deep dive into what mental health means...
From the moment her pregnancy is confirmed, a woman needs and deserves one thing: proper maternal care. Yet, for many women—especially those of color—that reality is far beyond reach....
Community Health, Changemakers, Community Partners, Investments
It’s never been more important to get young people outdoors and active. Every child should have a safe place to jump around. That’s why we help build playspaces for...
