Category: Community Health
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.
Helping our Neighbors and Community During COVID-19
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
4 Healthy Holiday Hacks
Try these simple strategies to help you stay happy, healthy and strong and still enjoy holiday treats.
6 min read | Community Health
Clinic Provides Health Care to Uninsured
Through an investment in Alliance Medical Ministry, Blue Cross NC helps uninsured people--some of the hardest hit by Covid-19--receive the care they need.
North Carolinians come together to feed their communities
Throughout the pandemic, ASAP has helped North Carolina’s farms continue to thrive and bring fresh produce to local communities, all while supporting NC’s economy.
5 min read | Community Health, Community Partners, Investments
American Indian Heritage Month & Healthy Blue
During Native American Heritage Month, learn about how Blue Cross NC is serving North Carolina's Native communities through Medicaid transformation.
HBCU investments open doors for limitless opportunities
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is not only in our words, but also our actions. We have long recognized the impact that HBCUs have on diversifying our workforce and industries.
4 min read | Community Health, Investments
Investing In Our Communities: Bettering Health, Lowering Costs
As a not-for-profit company, our goal is to change the course of health in this state. That means we must identify and address the challenges that prevent our neighbors from achieving the best health possible.
5 min read | Community Health, Investments, Public Health Challenges
Fighting for Food Security with RAFI-USA
When COVID hit, many North Carolinians found themselves out of work. Grocery stores were emptied of fresh foods. Farmers struggled to stay afloat. Then one program stepped in to help.
5 min read | Community Health, Community Partners, Investments
College students were hit hard by COVID-19. Here’s how we’re supporting them.
Blue Cross NC recognizes the lifetime impact that education can have on North Carolinians’ health. That's why we're supporting college students amid COVID-19.
6 min read | Community Health, Investments
Supporting our Seniors Amid COVID-19
In the midst of COVID-19, many North Carolina seniors are facing social isolation and food insecurity. We partner with Meals on Wheels to deliver meals and smiles.
4 min read | Community Health, Community Partners, Investments, Public Health Challenges
Virtual heart health training serves Latino communities
With support from Blue Cross NC, the American Heart Association is training Spanish-speaking ambassadors to bring heart health education to their communities across North Carolina.
5 min read | Community Health, Community Partners, Investments
