Photo: Volunteers with Elaine, an organization helping the homeless supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Blue Cross® Blue Shield® announced the launch of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement, building upon the work of BCBSAZ’s public health initiative and expanding efforts to tackle the state’s toughest […]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) will grant $400,000 to local organizations to help reverse the diabetes trend and its impact on Arizonans. Grants will be awarded to Arizona nonprofits, academic institutions, and government entities that are seeking resources to further their work related to prevention, treatment, and management of diabetes, while also addressing the […]
By Pam Kehaly, President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona By all accounts, Arizona has had a rough time through the COVID-19 pandemic. A staggering loss of more than 15,000 Arizonans, punctuated by devastating economic and mental health impacts, left our state reeling. Vaccinations mean that hope is here, and Arizona’s recovery […]
Nominate an Arizona hero for their efforts during COVID-19 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) is calling on Arizonans to nominate a “Front Line Hero” for a chance to win $1,000. From first responders and health care workers to grocery store clerks and teachers, BCBSAZ will recognize 30 Arizonans with a $1,000 prize as […]
The Fiesta Bowl Organization and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona have awarded the first-ever Empowering Diversity Scholarship, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Fiesta Bowl. The total of $80,000 in awards will support Arizona minority residents who attend or plan to attend in-state, post-secondary institutions. Sixteen recipients were selected, each receiving a […]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) is committing $5 million to Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) to provide loans through their lending division Prestamos CDFI (Prestamos) to assist Arizona small business owners whose businesses have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This collaboration will help CPLC distribute loans to small business owners through the federal government’s Paycheck Protection […]
Research shows that kids are more likely to try new foods if they have a hand in preparing them, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona’s annual Walk On! Kids Cooking Challenge is encouraging more Valley kids to take control in the kitchen. The challenge, going on now through Friday, Jan. 24, asks Arizona youths […]
By Karen Werner Last April, Gene McDaniel, a retired Phoenix Fire Department captain and paramedic, was getting up to start his day. “I was as yellow as a banana,” he said. “It was liver failure.” Although the 55 year old had never had a liver problem before then, by the next day he was on […]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is hosting its eighth annual Walk On! Kids Cooking Challenge — where the top five finalists will sample their creations at the Phoenix Suns game on February 10. “Every year of the Walk On! Kids Cooking Challenge, we are so amazed with the sophisticated palates participants have demonstrated – from quinoa […]
