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.
For a woman, double lines on a pregnancy test can spark a flood of emotions, ranging from immediate and immense joy to shock and fear. Becoming pregnant is life changing. It impacts your priorities, your health, your finances and your lifestyle. But, for pregnant girls in their teens, the impact can be life-threatening, too. Cassie […]
5 min min read | Changemakers, Community Health, Community Partners
If you or someone you love has ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), you may be dealing with the frustration of not being able to get medication during the several...
4 min read | Health Conditions, Public Health Challenges, Simplifying Care
In 2021, more than half of teen girls felt persistently sad or hopeless. A new report by the CDC makes it clear that boys also face increasing mental health...
6 min read | Community Health, Behavioral Health, Industry Perspectives, Thought Leadership
Wallace Chief of Police, Jimmy Crayton, is doubling down on his commitment to protect and serve his community by addressing its lack of adequate health care services...
Migrant farmworkers play a huge role in the state’s economy, but they also face incredible physical and mental health challenges. Vecinos is changing that through education and full immersion...
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...
