Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently wrapped up its annual fundraising campaign supporting United Way of the Midlands (UWM) during which employees raised over $363,600 and volunteered a total of 164 hours. UWM is a local organization dedicated to helping the most vulnerable work toward independence through programs fostering basic needs, education and
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) partnered with YMCAs statewide in October to host free flu shot clinics for community members ages six and older. This year, Hy-Vee Pharmacy, Think Whole Person Healthcare, Public Health Solutions and Red Willow Health Department administered flu shots to 421 clinic attendees. At the Cooper Family YMCA
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) has been recognized by the United Way of the Midlands (UWM) as Volunteer Organization of the Year for the work the company does to support UWM’s mission. The UWM’s Volunteer Organization of the Year award is given to companies that consistently strive to improve the community
Beatrice Elementary School in Beatrice, Nebraska received new fitness equipment and curriculum with the help of an $18,000 Project Fit America (PFA) grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE). PFA is a nonprofit organization that promotes innovative fitness education in elementary and middle schools nationwide, with a focus on creating physically
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) has partnered with Project Fit America (PFA), pledging $18,000 to bring the PFA curriculum and equipment to Bryan Elementary School in Lexington, Nebraska. PFA is a nonprofit organization that promotes innovative fitness education in elementary and middle schools nationwide, with a focus on creating physically educated children
The days of laying in the sun are done; school has begun! For another year, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) donated school supplies to its adopt-a-school partner, Conestoga Elementary, to prepare students and teachers for their school year. This year, BCBSNE employees had multiple opportunities to help Conestoga Elementary. Throughout July, employees
Two of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) employee resource groups (ERGs) led fundraising efforts to engage employees and support the community this summer. These efforts include partnering with the Nebraska Lions Foundation (NLF) to organize a glasses collection from May 1 – May 30 and participating in the Food Bank for the
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) hit a home run during this year’s Strike Out Hunger competition benefiting the Food Bank for the Heartland. Each summer, Food Bank for the Heartland organizes a friendly competition among Nebraska businesses to help put food on the tables of those in need across the 93 counties
Everyone gets that feeling of being overwhelmed in their life, and Amanda Sanger is no stranger to that feeling. Sanger, a nurse manager at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), juggles work, family and her pursuit of higher education every day. Throughout her nine years as a nurse with BCBSNE, Sanger has built
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) partnered with Husker Athletics for Touchdown for Teachers (T4T), recognizing the educators who go above and beyond to support their students and improve their communities across Nebraska. Through the T4T campaign, community members are asked to nominate an educator who has impacted their lives for the Outstanding
