Nebraska Blue Foundation grant hits the right note with the Merrymakers program, bringing more music performances to rural seniors

The Nebraska Blue Foundation recently awarded a $5,000 grant to The Dreamweaver Foundation, a nonprofit organization that operates three programs aimed at enriching the lives of Nebraska seniors. Through the organization’s Merrymakers program, grant funding will bring live, monthly professional music performances to senior living communities in Beemer, Wisner and West Point. “The support from

By |2025-08-05T09:39:41-05:00August 5th, 2025|Categories: Articles, News Releases|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Nebraska Blue Foundation grant hits the right note with the Merrymakers program, bringing more music performances to rural seniors
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Building the rural health workforce: The impact of BCBSNE’s scholarship program at UNK

Carson Radcliff, a Wilber, Nebraska native, decided to pursue a health care degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) because of his desire to make a difference in rural communities like his own. “As you grow up in a small town, you see that sometimes people have to travel over an hour for

By |2025-08-04T11:59:31-05:00August 4th, 2025|Categories: Community Engagement, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Building the rural health workforce: The impact of BCBSNE’s scholarship program at UNK
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A beginner’s guide to practicing mindfulness to help relieve stress

Practicing mindfulness may not be the first thing to come to mind when thinking of ways to relax. For Caroline Kahnk, well-being coordinator at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), however, taking the time to pause and reflect through mindfulness exercises helps ease the stress of juggling tasks as a parent and professional. 

By |2025-08-01T12:20:35-05:00August 1st, 2025|Categories: Health and Wellness, Topics|Tags: , |Comments Off on A beginner’s guide to practicing mindfulness to help relieve stress
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Hydration hacks to help you drink more water every day

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,

By |2025-08-01T12:21:17-05:00July 31st, 2025|Categories: Health and Wellness, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Hydration hacks to help you drink more water every day
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Striding for better mental health: Running creates path to mental wellness

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

By |2025-07-25T10:10:13-05:00July 25th, 2025|Categories: Health and Wellness, Topics|Comments Off on Striding for better mental health: Running creates path to mental wellness
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BCBSNE interns give back to local families at Nebraska Diaper Bank

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

By |2025-07-24T13:23:20-05:00July 24th, 2025|Categories: News Releases, Topics|Tags: , |Comments Off on BCBSNE interns give back to local families at Nebraska Diaper Bank
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HOPE Esperanza breaks down health care barriers at Community Health Fair with help from Nebraska Blue Foundation

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

By |2025-07-23T08:58:39-05:00July 23rd, 2025|Categories: News Releases, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on HOPE Esperanza breaks down health care barriers at Community Health Fair with help from Nebraska Blue Foundation
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CHAD Nebraska, Fremont Moo and BCBSNE host CHAD Night supporting Nebraska health agencies

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

By |2025-07-17T13:20:20-05:00July 17th, 2025|Categories: News Releases, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on CHAD Nebraska, Fremont Moo and BCBSNE host CHAD Night supporting Nebraska health agencies
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BCBSNE supplies 15,747 meals for Food Bank for the Heartland

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

By |2025-07-16T14:23:18-05:00July 17th, 2025|Categories: Community Engagement, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on BCBSNE supplies 15,747 meals for Food Bank for the Heartland
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Young professionals LEAP into their futures

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

By |2025-07-25T08:58:30-05:00July 16th, 2025|Categories: Team Blue, Topics|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Young professionals LEAP into their futures
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