Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently wrapped up its 2025 fundraising campaign for United Way of the Midlands (UWM) where employees raised $326,770 to support the organization. UWM is a nonprofit that supports individuals and families in need across the Omaha and Council Bluffs area. Its work focuses on expanding access to
Throughout the summer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) employee resource groups (ERGs) have been actively living out their missions to foster belonging within the company and across the community. Here’s what they have been up to recently: Mental Health Awareness Month To kick off the summer, Possibilities, BCBSNE’s ERG supporting employees of all
Gretchen Twohig, executive vice president of provider partnerships and health outcomes at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), and Joni Wheeler, executive vice president of strategic talent and enterprise shared services at BCBSNE, were recently recognized for their dedication to supporting Nebraska communities. In June, Twohig was honored during the Women’s Center for
Volunteers at Crofton’s Dam Race went all out, transforming water stations into themed experiences. From “The Waterboy” to “Rawr! Dinosaurs,” they handed out water in costumes, bringing energy and creativity to participants. Each year, volunteers dress up and hold a competition of their own as they support athletes along the race route: Best Dam Water
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) is deepening its support of Nebraska charitable events by stepping in as the title sponsor for Nebraska’s largest golf event supporting the Nebraska Community College Foundation. The newly named Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Open brings together professional and amateur golfers from across the nation.
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
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
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
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
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
