BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Looking for something to do with your grandkids during the holidays? Our Grandparents' Guide to Healthy Outdoor Fun has plenty of ideas to keep you active with your little ones: https://lnkd.in/gm8iNgBk.

Did you know that teen vaping has many mental and physical health risks? ?? From rapid nicotine dependence to increased vulnerability to illnesses, the impacts are serious. Tune in as Dr. Jennifer Heath explains how vaping and smoking affect teen mental and physical health. Listen now! https://spoti.fi/3CMUY6g ??? #TeenHealth To see what mental health resources your health plan offers, call the number on the back of your insurance card. Follow along as our medical experts answer more common questions around mental health care. Find the entire series: ??https://lnkd.in/g_TwgJMd.

Kindness and empathy can transform leadership. Tim Vaughn, President of BlueChoice Health Plan, reflects on a career focused on leading with compassion: https://bit.ly/4glZV4v. This approach has made all the difference for employees, members and the company’s success.

Help us congratulate Lori Hair, executive vice president, Chief Financial Officer and treasurer at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, for joining the Board of Trustees for the Business Partnership Foundation (BPF) at University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business. Hair has more than 20 years of financial leadership experience and came to BlueCross in 2007. She is also a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy from the Moore School.

The Great American Smokeout encourages people to take a first step towards a smoke-free life. Recently, we rolled out a new chapter of our virtual health tool My Health Novel to help members with tobacco cessation. It’s no secret that smoking causes a lot of health problems, including cancer, heart disease, stroke and lung disease. This program reaches out to would-be quitters and helps them find a personalized path to quitting that works for them. Members can get started by taking a short health quiz in their My Health Toolkit online portal. It joins our other chapters of the program that address weight management, musculoskeletal health, women’s health, behavioral health and digestive health. Talk to your account representative to learn more about My Health Novel for your health plan and your workforce. #GreatAmericanSmokeout #SmokingCessation #TobaccoFree

Picture the possibilities of a career with us. At BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina you can build a career to meet your goals. Join our growing team and seize the chance to join a leading #healthcare company that is consistently ranked as one of the best large employers. We are hiring claims processors in Columbia. Apply now: ?? https://bit.ly/4eDjWlM ?? https://bit.ly/4eDgEii

Many of our employees are also taking care for loved ones when they aren’t serving our members. We see you, and we appreciate you ??. Let's recognize and support those who tirelessly care for loved ones. #CaregiversMonth #ThankYouCaregivers

We’re constantly working to understand our members’ health care needs and to provide them with options to improve their care. One way our digital experience team is doing this is through automated campaigns to send targeted health reminders about programs, services and incentives. And we’re seeing success that can have a big impact for South Carolina businesses and member health. Helping members understand their options for care when sick is just one small part of the overall effort. “We're really focused on enabling our members to feel empowered and valued. We want to simplify and create efficiency throughout the entire benefit management experience. Naturally, we also want to reduce costs. Our goal is to foster happier and healthier lives, and when obstacles come up, we want to make sure that we're supporting them in those tougher times. Each individual has their own story, priorities, and health journey. With every unique experience, our goal is to support them as individuals.” – Karen (Kraft) Bennett, director of digital experience at BlueCross

Be sure to take a break from work this weekend and unplug. Go for a hike. South Carolina has beautiful trails from the Lowcountry to Upstate to find all the fall ?? vibes that can help with your mental and physical health. Here’s how to get started hiking: https://bit.ly/4euJXmY. ?? #TakeAHikeDay

Over half a million South Carolinians are living with diabetes, a condition that affects individuals and families across our state. At BlueCross, we understand the importance of addressing this growing health concern. Through the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation and our partnership with Diabetes Free South Carolina, we are working with community organizations statewide to help reduce the risks and complications of diabetes for both children and adults. Learn more about our ongoing efforts to combat diabetes and promote long-term health here: https://bit.ly/3XdQY4W #WorldDiabetesDay