According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, staying hydrated helps regulate body temperature, lubricates joints and helps your organs filter waste, but it can be tough to know just how much water you should be drinking in a day. Heather Larsen, registered nurse care manager at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska,
You may begin running or working out to achieve your health goals, but did you know that movement benefits your mental health and well-being, too? Millions of Americans grapple with mental health conditions like anxiety or depression, according to Runner’s World. While these conditions can make it more difficult to prioritize your well-being, movement can
In July, summer interns from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) rolled up their sleeves at the Nebraska Diaper Bank, giving their time to help make a difference for Nebraska families. The experience helps interns get a better understanding of the company’s mission: to champion the health and well-being of its members and
With support from a $10,000 grant from the Nebraska Blue Foundation, HOPE Esperanza is working to break down barriers to health care access in North Platte. The grassroots organization will use the Nebraska Blue Foundation grant to expand its HOPE for Health: Empowering Community Wellness program. As part of this expansion, the organization will help
The Combined Health Agencies Drive (CHAD), Fremont Moo baseball team and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) hosted CHAD Night on Friday, July 11, celebrating 24 Nebraska health agencies whose focus is on improving the lives of Nebraskans facing medical challenges. Through its Health of Nebraska sponsorship, BCBSNE supports CHAD and its member
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) employees rounded the bases in June for Food Bank for the Heartland’s Strike Out Hunger competition. This year, BCBSNE supplied 15,747 meals for individuals and families in 93 counties across Nebraska and western Iowa. Each summer, Food Bank for the Heartland puts on a friendly competition among
For the fourth year in a row, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) was one of ten Omaha businesses that hosted a young professionals' career day for 90 high school students selected by the Latino Center of the Midlands (LCM). Nine of those students took part in the day of learning at BCBSNE
In 2020, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) expanded its remote work opportunities to communities across the state. As part of a pilot program, 10 new remote employees joined the company in August 2020 as customer service representatives. Today, approximately 12% of BCBSNE’s workforce is fully remote, spanning various departments across the organization.
Getting preventive care reduces the risk for diseases, disabilities and death. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, millions of people across the United States miss out on recommended preventive health care services. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) Susan Coughlin, a registered nurse care manager, spoke about the importance
