Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, our employees are our greatest asset. We’ve been hard at work reimagining our office spaces to reflect the collaboration, innovation and inclusivity that defines us. ?? One of the highlights? The opening of DIALOGUE COFFEE HOUSE LLC in partnership with Capper Foundation, which has energized our teams and fostered connection. Check out the full TK Business article to learn more about how we’re investing in our employees and workspaces:

It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle, but it's important to remember that rest is just as important as productivity. Listen to your body, schedule time to unwind and don’t feel guilty for taking a well-deserved break. Learn more:

?? Calling all Kansas teachers, school nurses and other school personnel!! ?? Applications are now being accepted for the BCBSKS Foundation's Healthy Habits for Life grant program! The program funds grants that school staff members can use to develop programs that promote healthy lifestyle choices to their students. Applications are open until Oct. 31. Learn more and apply today at bcbsks.com/hhfl

In December of 2023, Alena's older sister, Angela, received a diagnosis of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS), an early form of breast cancer confined to the breast ducts. When Alena booked a plane ticket to support her, Angela had different advice: she urged Alena to schedule her own mammogram. Less than a month later, Alena received the devastating news that she also had breast cancer, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. Her treatment plan was daunting but promising: a lumpectomy followed by five weeks of radiation and, eventually, a total hysterectomy to reduce hormone levels and lower the risk of recurrence and lastly 10 years of hormone blocking medicine. Today, Alena is now in remission. Looking back, she often reflects on how Angela’s diagnosis may have saved her life. Without her sister’s encouragement, she might have continued to delay her own mammogram, never imagining that cancer could be silently growing. Her cancer was caught early, and though the journey was challenging, Alena now shares her story to remind others of the critical importance of routine screenings. “I think spreading the awareness of going, taking the time for yourself and getting it done because it can be a matter of life or death. Mammograms are such a simple procedure.” Her doctors have given her the green light to move forward with her life. The surgeries and treatments are behind her, and now, as her medical team advised, it’s time to live again. Alena plans to do just that - embracing the future with gratitude and a renewed sense of purpose and a trip to finally visit her sister in Virginia this October. #BreastCancerAwareness #ThinkPink

Thank you to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas for the invitation to have our CEO Patrick Schmitz, Sr. Director of Crisis Services Ryan Sztorch and Sr. Director of Community Services Marsha Page-White talk about services offered by the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center and Treatment & Recovery Center of Douglas County during a presentation last week to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas team members, and thank you to Ashleigh Smith for moderating the conversation!

Nearly 8 in 10 Kansans say health care costs are a major concern, second only to groceries and gas. Discover why this issue is hitting so close to home. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gqeerwNn

45% of Kansans report that hospital bills have skyrocketed in recent years. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqeerwNn

Double the fun, double the days and double the impact at this year’s United Way of Kaw Valley Nancy Perry Day of Caring! 135 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas employees volunteered across the community over the past two days, equaling more than 370 volunteer hours! Volunteers helped set up Zoo Lights at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, got their hands dirty beautifying the inside and outside of the Topeka Civic Theater, helped sort and package food at Harvesters, got crafty assembling homemade activities with Parents as Teachers, made homemade casseroles for the YWCA and cookies for the Ronald McDonald House and crafted cuddle blankets for Successful Connection. A huge thank you to all our employees for stepping up and out to volunteer and make a difference in the community we are proud to work, live and serve in! #NPDOC24 #BlueInTheCommunity

Did you know? 89 cents of every BCBSKS insurance premium dollar goes directly to member care. Find out how we're working to ensure affordability and value for Kansans. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqeerwNn

As the fall season nears, so does the risk for fall sickness like flu and COVID-19! ??Want to know the must-have items for a smooth recovery? From home tests to hydrating foods, our latest blog has the tips you need to stay ahead.