About Molly Monahan

Molly Monahan is a communications intern at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska. She enjoys writing human interest stories, blogs and in her free time, she likes to write creative fiction.

Championing Mental Health and Well-Being

For Susan Coughlin, nurse care manager for behavioral health at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), helping members navigate their mental health benefits is more than a job – it’s a passion. “I reach out to our members who’ve had admission to an inpatient level of care,” Coughlin said. “My passion lies in

By |2025-05-19T14:12:16-05:00May 19th, 2025|Categories: Health and Wellness, News Releases, Topics|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Championing Mental Health and Well-Being

Nebraskans walk for better health and a stronger community during National Walk at Lunch Day

On Wednesday, April 30, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) partnered with YMCAs across the state to encourage Nebraskans to step toward better health and a stronger community by participating in National Walk at Lunch (NW@L) Day.  BCBSNE pledged to donate $5,000 to Special Olympics Nebraska (SONE) if 10,000 walkers registered for the

By |2025-05-14T15:31:37-05:00May 15th, 2025|Categories: News Releases, Topics|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Nebraskans walk for better health and a stronger community during National Walk at Lunch Day

Wise and Well: Terel’s journey using Ignite Nebraska to light his way

Through the ups and downs of life, finding the right job that sparks passion in you can be challenging.   Terel Dunn has been faced with bumps in his career path, but he has never let any of it deter him.   “A while ago I could’ve told you exactly where I was going to be,”

By |2025-04-04T08:56:26-05:00March 26th, 2025|Categories: Community Engagement, Team Blue, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Wise and Well: Terel’s journey using Ignite Nebraska to light his way

Miranda Mayer’s journey to becoming fearless

Finding a place to belong and grow in a workplace can feel challenging at times. When Miranda Mayer, a senior training and documentation specialist at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), started her new job, she felt lost and didn’t know where to start to get involved with people she connected with. In

By |2024-09-03T10:56:47-05:00August 8th, 2024|Categories: Team Blue, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Miranda Mayer’s journey to becoming fearless

Wise and Well: Amanda Sanger strives for balance and growth

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

By |2024-05-29T12:07:09-05:00May 29th, 2024|Categories: Community Engagement, Health and Wellness, Topics|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Wise and Well: Amanda Sanger strives for balance and growth

Nebraskans step up for health on National Walk at Lunch Day

On Wednesday, April 24 Nebraskans from across the state took a 30-minute walk to prioritize better health and a stronger community on National Walk at Lunch (NW@L) Day. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) joined forces with YMCAs across the state to host the annual event to encourage healthy practices and support the

By |2024-05-09T14:20:40-05:00May 9th, 2024|Categories: Articles, Community Engagement, Health and Wellness, Topics|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Nebraskans step up for health on National Walk at Lunch Day

Wise and Well: Brett Young’s path to resilience

Brett Young participating in the Born & Raced in Nebraska Leprechaun Chase 10K Brett Young, a strategic account executive for government and association accounts at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), has had a fitness journey with many highs and lows. From running with his dad to starting a small fitness

By |2024-11-14T11:57:17-06:00February 5th, 2024|Categories: Health and Wellness, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Wise and Well: Brett Young’s path to resilience

Ringing in the holiday season

Kim Arnold, vice president of marketing and communications at BCBSNE (left) with BCBSNE's President and CEO Jeff Russel (right). As another holiday season comes to an end, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) annual bell ringing tradition does, too. During the holiday season, BCBSNE supports the community by volunteering for the

By |2024-11-14T11:57:44-06:00January 12th, 2024|Categories: Community Engagement, Topics|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Ringing in the holiday season

Wise and Well: A runner’s journey to wellness

Amanda (left) pictured with her wife Lauren. Amanda Merfeld, a communications strategist at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), started running during COVID-19 to prioritize her wellness and mental health. “I was diagnosed with both anxiety and depression at the age of 15,” Merfeld said. “My doctor said that along with

By |2025-03-05T11:22:20-06:00December 4th, 2023|Categories: Health and Wellness, Topics|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Wise and Well: A runner’s journey to wellness

Wise and Well: Lynda Crouch’s fight against breast cancer

Breast cancer impacts one in eight women worldwide, according to BreastCancer.org. Lynda Crouch, a workforce management coordinator at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), is one of these women. Crouch was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer just last year after going in for her annual mammogram. Crouch, whose mom and aunts had all been

By |2023-10-30T16:22:09-05:00October 31st, 2023|Categories: Health and Wellness, Topics|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Wise and Well: Lynda Crouch’s fight against breast cancer
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