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The Belonging at Blue Summit celebrates Team Blue’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

The Belonging at Blue Summit celebrates Team Blue’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) employees recently gathered virtually for the company’s inaugural Belonging at Blue Summit, which celebrated Team Blue’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. In years past, BCBSNE’s employee resource group (ERG) Young Professionals Connect hosted a company-wide learning and development event. This year; however,

Connor Berg, an intern turned full-time employee, views wellness as a team effort

Connor Berg, an intern turned full-time employee, views wellness as a team effort

Connor Berg (middle) pictured hiking in the mountains of Winter Park, Colorado accompanied by friend Josh (left) and girlfriend Amanda (right) “Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) wellness program creates a platform for us all to get together and be a part of each other’s journeys toward better health,” says BCBSNE

By Mary Kate Phelan|2022-03-17T10:25:58-05:00March 10th, 2022|Categories: Health and Wellness, Topics|Tags: BCBSNE, Be Well at Blue, BRIN run series, health, marathon training, run, running, Team Blue, wellness|Comments Off

BCBSNE employees spread holiday cheer in the Omaha community

BCBSNE employees spread holiday cheer in the Omaha community

This holiday season, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) employees spread cheer while making a difference in the Omaha community by volunteering with The Salvation Army of Omaha. Each year, The Salvation Army serves more than 25 million people across America, including many in the Omaha community. This means 55+ million meals for

By Mary Kate Phelan|2022-02-07T16:18:03-06:00January 26th, 2022|Categories: Community Engagement, Topics|Tags: Adopt a family, bell ringing, charity, Christmas, Holiday season, Omaha, Red Kettle Campaign, Salvation Army, season of giving|Comments Off

Wise & Well: Matt Barry strengthens heart health with exercise

Wise & Well: Matt Barry strengthens heart health with exercise

“Getting to the gym isn’t always easy—living a healthy lifestyle isn’t always easy,” says Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) Senior Systems Engineer Matt Barry. For Barry, he has no choice but to make his health a priority. At the age of 33, Barry received news from doctors that his cholesterol levels were

By Mary Kate Phelan|2022-01-05T09:44:55-06:00January 6th, 2022|Categories: Health and Wellness, Topics|Tags: exercise, fitness, health, health and wellness, heart health, wise and well|Comments Off

Wise & Well: Ashlie Peters lives a healthy lifestyle for her daughters

Wise & Well: Ashlie Peters lives a healthy lifestyle for her daughters

After becoming a new mom this summer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) Major Accounts Executive Ashlie Peters looked at her health in a completely different light. “Health has always been important to me, but more so now as a new mom,” says Peters. “I’ve always enjoyed exercise,” says Peters. “It’s my zen,

By Mary Kate Phelan|2021-12-23T12:02:01-06:00December 28th, 2021|Categories: Health and Wellness, Topics|Tags: BCBSNE, blue cross and blue shield, exercise, healthy, healthy living, lifestyle, wise and well, workout|Comments Off

Wise & Well: Jean Wurtz’s healthy lifestyle is a positive cycle

Wise & Well: Jean Wurtz’s healthy lifestyle is a positive cycle

Growing up, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) Executive Assistant Jean Wurtz and her family belonged to the local YMCA. She spent a lot of her childhood there—from softball to swimming, being active has always been a part of Wurtz’s life. “Any kind of fitness or physical activity is a stress reliever,” said

By Mary Kate Phelan|2021-12-02T14:59:06-06:00November 30th, 2021|Categories: Community Engagement, Topics|Tags: BCBSNE, health and wellness, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, positive habit, wellness, wise and well, workout|Comments Off

BCBSNE raises over $373,000 for United Way of the Midlands

BCBSNE raises over $373,000 for United Way of the Midlands

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) exceeded its annual United Way of the Midlands (UWM) fundraising campaign goal of $350,000 by raising $373,357. UWM is a local charitable organization dedicated to helping the most vulnerable work toward independence through programs fostering basic needs, education and financial stability. For over 30 years, BCBSNE’s annual

By Mary Kate Phelan|2021-11-15T09:53:31-06:00November 15th, 2021|Categories: Team Blue, Topics|Tags: BCBSNE, campaign, fundraising, fundraising campaign, nonprofit, Omaha, United Way, United Way of the Midlands|Comments Off

In honor of Veteran’s Day, BCBSNE employee Britton Battaglia shares his story

In honor of Veteran’s Day, BCBSNE employee Britton Battaglia shares his story

In honor of Veteran’s Day, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) highlights the story of employee Britton Battaglia, enterprise testing business analyst and veteran. Battaglia is one of the many veterans and employees involved in BCBSNE’s employee resource group, Military Families United Together. This community supports veterans and military families as well as

By Mary Kate Phelan|2021-11-11T16:28:17-06:00November 11th, 2021|Categories: Team Blue, Topics|Tags: BCBSNE, bcbsne's newsroom, ERG, service, Team Blue, thank you, veteran, veteran's day|Comments Off

The importance of flu vaccinations this school year

The importance of flu vaccinations this school year

As Nebraska moves into colder temperatures and flu season, now is the time to prioritize your annual flu shot. Especially as more students return to in-person learning, vaccination is more important than ever. The classroom environment presents a higher risk for infection and overall greater opportunities for viral transmission to the community. “Vaccination continues to

By Mary Kate Phelan|2021-10-25T10:46:55-05:00October 28th, 2021|Categories: Community Engagement, Health and Wellness, Topics|Tags: back to school, BCBSNE, blue cross and blue shield of nebraska, COVID-19, flu, flu shot, influenza, vaccination|Comments Off

Wise & Well: Julie Klein’s health and wellness journey

Wise & Well: Julie Klein’s health and wellness journey

“I do my best to be active at least once a day. I get up early to squeeze in a walk with my dog, a quick run around the neighborhood or strength training before starting work,” said Julie Klein, strategic account executive at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE). What started as a lifestyle

By Mary Kate Phelan|2021-10-25T10:46:04-05:00October 25th, 2021|Categories: Topics|Tags: blue cross and blue shield of nebraska, health, marathon, race, run, running, wellbeats, wellness, wise and well|Comments Off

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