Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

We are proud to support Chicago United and their commitment to achieving economic equity and creating opportunities for people of color. Congratulations on your 2024 Bridge Awards Celebration!

Did you know having diabetes can impact your dental health? It doesn’t just affect blood sugar. According to the American Diabetes Association, 38.4 million Americans live with diabetes. And with that comes a greater risk of developing periodontal disease, thrush and dry mouth. So, it’s important to not only keep your blood sugar under control but have regular dental exams to spot signs of these diseases before they become major medical problems. Help protect your employees, especially those with diabetes, by offering dental insurance. To learn more about our dental products, visit https://spr.ly/6047sSH6B or call 800-367-6401. #DentalInsurance #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #HealthyTeethHealthyYou #SmileBright

Together with NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend and The NASCAR Foundation, we made a donation to the Independence Center in Waukegan, Illinois. The Independence Center focuses on community-based mental and behavioral health programs, serving the Waukegan area. The organization is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, and we are thrilled to help support their efforts. Learn more about them: https://spr.ly/6042sxVX4

We are committed to living our purpose and investing in communities throughout Illinois to expand access to care and resources for healthier lives. See how we’re making an impact: https://spr.ly/6049sxMFJ

Cancer is America’s second leading cause of death. Rates are rising in younger adults. And for employers, it’s now the top driver of health care costs. In our new employer podcast series’ debut episode, Dr. Berner, Chief Clinical Officer at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, and Dr. Alvarnas, a hematologist-oncologist with City of Hope, take on key cancer care challenges today, and what we can do, together, to address them. For employers and employees. Tune in to the discussion! Learn more at: https://spr.ly/6047sq4Hx

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois was part of the recent American Diabetes Association "State of Diabetes" event, held at Malcolm X College. BCBSIL Executive Medical Director Dr. Elmer Abbo was part of a panel entitled "Obesity, Diabetes, and Health Care Costs: A Critical Focus for Employers." A great panel discussion on the unique needs employers face as they work with their employee populations to help develop a healthy workforce.

We hosted a breakfast celebrating all our Blue Impact Grant Recipients for 2024. Through this program, we seek to support and learn from community partners with missions to build healthier communities. Thank you for all the hard work our 2024 recipients have done and we look forward to seeing the innovations and impact you make to improve health equity in Illinois.

The need for effective community violence intervention is critical. We are committed to investing in training mental health first aid workers to recognize the signs of distress, provide immediate support, and connect those in need to appropriate resources. We celebrate these new graduates that completed their training in Loves Park, Illinois and look forward to equipping more communities with tools needed to combat violence and support mental health.

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Thank you to the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago for the work you do in the Chicagoland area providing resources and programs for people with epilepsy and their families.