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BCBSNE, Nebraska Athletics recognize five outstanding educators

Pictured from left to right: Brante Hayes, Lynn Johnson, Samantha Koehler-Overton, Monica Vavak and Carmen Zalman Five educators from across the state took to the field on Saturday, April 22 before the Nebraska Red-White Spring Game began. Fans of their own are what brought them to Memorial Stadium to receive an award through

By |2023-05-03T10:13:07-05:00May 4th, 2023|Categories: Topics|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on BCBSNE, Nebraska Athletics recognize five outstanding educators

BCBSNE, YMCAs help Nebraskans fight the flu with free vaccines

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) and YMCAs across the state helped Nebraskans fight the flu this season by hosting 20 free flu shot clinics throughout October. “Flu shots are just as crucial this year as every other year,” said Dr. Josette Gordon-Simet, chief medical officer at BCBSNE. “We are so glad we

By |2022-11-02T14:12:37-05:00November 3rd, 2022|Categories: Articles, Community Engagement, Topics|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on BCBSNE, YMCAs help Nebraskans fight the flu with free vaccines

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska awards CHAD and 19 member agencies the Health of Nebraska Sponsorship

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) has awarded the Combined Health Agencies Drive (CHAD) and 19 member agencies under its umbrella the company’s Health of Nebraska Sponsorship, which supports programs and services for Nebraskans affected by a medical diagnosis. For more than 80 years, BCBSNE has offered security and stability to its members

By |2022-08-25T10:13:53-05:00August 25th, 2022|Categories: Articles, Community Engagement, News Releases, Topics|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska awards CHAD and 19 member agencies the Health of Nebraska Sponsorship

BCBSNE, community members celebrate the new Buena Vista YMCA Express

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) joined the YMCA of Greater Omaha, Omaha Public Schools (OPS) and other community members in celebrating the ribbon cutting of the new Buena Vista YMCA Express on Thursday, Aug. 4. “Buena Vista is the first express YMCA in the Omaha Metro area,” said Rebecca Deterding, president and

By |2022-08-10T10:34:01-05:00August 10th, 2022|Categories: Articles, Community Engagement, Topics|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on BCBSNE, community members celebrate the new Buena Vista YMCA Express

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska supports CHAD through Health of Nebraska Sponsorship

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) has awarded the Combined Health Agencies Drive (CHAD) and its statewide umbrella of 23 health care agencies the company’s Health of Nebraska Sponsorship, which is dedicated to supporting programs and services for Nebraskans affected by a medical diagnosis. For more than 80 years, BCBSNE has offered security

By |2023-03-30T11:08:43-05:00February 10th, 2022|Categories: Community Engagement, News Releases, Topics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska supports CHAD through Health of Nebraska Sponsorship

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska supports school districts across the state.

Throughout 2021, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) continued its longstanding tradition of supporting Nebraska educators through several philanthropic efforts, including: Adopt-a-school During the summer, BCBSNE employees purchased school supplies for the company’s adopt-a-school partner, Conestoga Elementary School. BCBSNE was able to supply 390 students with notebooks, folders, pencils and more to prepare

By |2023-03-30T11:10:13-05:00January 21st, 2022|Categories: Community Engagement, Topics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska supports school districts across the state.

BCBSNE celebrates diversity and inclusion in the Omaha community

The past few months, several of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) employee resource groups (ERGs) had the opportunity to get out in the Omaha community. At BCBSNE, ERGs are the foundation of the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Each group creates an empowering and inclusive environment

By |2022-06-23T10:54:34-05:00August 17th, 2021|Categories: Community Engagement, Topics|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on BCBSNE celebrates diversity and inclusion in the Omaha community

Philanthropic journey and family inspire BCBSNE vice president to join nonprofit

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) is proud to sponsor Combined Health Agencies Drive (CHAD), a local organization that has been raising funds with and for Nebraska’s premier health charities, including Prosper Workforce Services, since 1972.  Twenty years ago, Barb True realized the responsibility that comes with having opportunities

By |2021-09-02T12:50:26-05:00August 13th, 2021|Categories: Community Engagement, Topics|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Philanthropic journey and family inspire BCBSNE vice president to join nonprofit

Virtual volunteer opportunities connect BCBSNE employees with community

During the month of April, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) supported communities and nonprofits on the frontlines of the pandemic through United Way of the Midlands’ (UWM) Day of Action. UWM, a nonprofit helping those most vulnerable work toward independence through programs fostering basic needs, education and financial stability, hosts Day of

By |2021-05-14T10:15:52-05:00May 19th, 2021|Categories: Community Engagement, Topics|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Virtual volunteer opportunities connect BCBSNE employees with community

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska sponsors CHAD and its 21 statewide health agencies

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) announced sponsorship of Combined Health Agencies Drive (CHAD) and the 21 charities under its umbrella, which continue to support Nebraska’s most vulnerable populations in the face of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. CHAD is a local organization that has been raising funds with and for Nebraska’s premier health

By |2020-06-19T15:14:49-05:00June 25th, 2020|Categories: News Releases, Topics|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska sponsors CHAD and its 21 statewide health agencies