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

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

South Platte Public Schools receives $1,000 donation from BCBSNE

South Platte students and staff celebrate the donation. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently donated $1,000 to South Platte Public Schools’ physical education program. South Platte received the donation from BCBSNE for taking the pledge to participate in the company’s annual National Walk at Lunch (NW@L) Day event, which brings

By |2025-05-21T14:05:54-05:00May 21st, 2025|Categories: Community Engagement, News Releases, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on South Platte Public Schools receives $1,000 donation from BCBSNE

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

North Platte High School expands food and essential item pantry with $5,000 grant from BCBSNE

Students at North Platte High School (NPHS) have access to an expanded food and essential item pantry thanks to a $5,000 donation from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) Healthy Home Team initiative.   BCBSNE introduced Healthy Home Team in 2024, inviting schools across Nebraska to apply for a $500 grant to

By |2025-03-12T13:39:09-05:00February 26th, 2025|Categories: Community Engagement, News Releases, Topics|Tags: , |Comments Off on North Platte High School expands food and essential item pantry with $5,000 grant from BCBSNE

BCBSNE raises over $363,000 for United Way of the Midlands during annual campaign

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

By |2025-01-13T10:40:16-06:00December 17th, 2024|Categories: Community Engagement|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on BCBSNE raises over $363,000 for United Way of the Midlands during annual campaign

Over 400 people received a free flu shot, courtesy of BCBSNE

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

By |2024-12-03T11:06:19-06:00December 3rd, 2024|Categories: Community Engagement, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Over 400 people received a free flu shot, courtesy of BCBSNE

United Way of the Midlands recognizes BCBSNE as Volunteer Organization of the Year

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

By |2024-11-20T11:07:17-06:00November 20th, 2024|Categories: Community Engagement, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on United Way of the Midlands recognizes BCBSNE as Volunteer Organization of the Year

Beatrice Elementary School receives Project Fit America equipment and curriculum through grant from BCBSNE

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

By |2024-10-30T15:36:43-05:00October 30th, 2024|Categories: Community Engagement, Topics|Tags: , |Comments Off on Beatrice Elementary School receives Project Fit America equipment and curriculum through grant from BCBSNE

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska teams up with Project Fit America to boost student fitness at Bryan Elementary School

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

By |2024-10-03T14:58:34-05:00October 3rd, 2024|Categories: Community Engagement, Topics|Tags: , |Comments Off on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska teams up with Project Fit America to boost student fitness at Bryan Elementary School
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