While 2020 was a year of new experiences and changes, one thing stayed at the front of these nominees’ minds: Wellness. Every month, our Wise & Well series highlighted a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) employee’s dedication to their health and wellness. Here’s a look back at who we recognized in 2020:

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Malorie Maddox’s wellness journey

January 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tawny Archer’s weight loss journey

February 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Justin Cavanaugh’s well-rounded wellness

March 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How Hugh Teitler, human resources vice president, keeps his mind, body and spirit well

April 2020

 

 

 

 

 

Matthew Pleggenkuhle and his state of wellness

May 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derek Wakefield’s approach to holistic wellness

June 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tracie Pettijohn’s wellness awakening

July 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kerry Kremke’s miles of wellness

August 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leah Bond’s lifelong wellness

September 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kiran Ala’s motivation to stay well

October 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jen Wichern’s menu of wellness

November 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tom Kocanda’s work-from-home wellness

December 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to those who were nominated and thank you to everyone who read their stories. We will see you in 2021!