Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma

This year, the Oklahoma Caring Van program is celebrating 25 years of changing lives across our state! Since 1999, they have been protecting children’s health and building brighter futures through free immunizations and preventive health services. Learn more about them: https://spr.ly/6040sh7on Thanks to the support of the community, partner organizations and donors, the program is able to ensure Oklahoma children and families in need have access to vaccines. Almost one million miles driven and nearly 400,000 immunizations to Oklahomans in need, and they are looking forward to the next 25 years of changing lives! Join us as we help the Oklahoma Caring Van program celebrate their past, their impact, and the future as they continue keep Oklahoma children healthy, happy and hopeful! Thank you to Tulsa Public Schools and Tulsa Health Department for helping us celebrate this huge milestone!

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/6043sSHR3 or call 888-381-9727. #DentalInsurance #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #HealthyTeethHealthyYou #SmileBright

We are committed to living our purpose and investing in communities throughout Oklahoma to expand access to care and resources for healthier lives. See how we’re making an impact: https://spr.ly/6040sx3k2

Global Gardensuses gardening to promote students’ nutritional health by involving them in all aspects of growing, harvesting, and preparing healthy food. In fall 2023, GG published its first cookbook, a collection of student-friendly recipes featuring garden produce and tips. The cookbook is being used by more than 2,000 students and 350 families this year and is available at local libraries. Watch this video to see how they are working to improve health outcomes and health equity across the state. See all the 2024 Champions of Health award recipients: https://spr.ly/6044SORg0 #ChampionsOfHealth

Be Well Community Development Corporation works across sectors in a culturally sensitive manner to improve health as a cross-sector organization based on public health principles. Watch this video to see how they are working to improve health outcomes and health equity across the state. See all the 2024 Champions of Health award recipients: https://spr.ly/6048SORkM #ChampionsOfHealth

Honoring our heroes at the 2024 Tulsa Veterans Day Parade!

Our Circle of Excellence program recognizes employees who go above and beyond in their work, and our November Circle of Excellence honoree is no exception. Sheila Rice is a Sr. Strategic Account Manager and implements new accounts and plan options for clients, works on contracts, manages open enrollment and benefit fairs and so much more. She collaborates internally and externally with key individuals to make sure the clients and their members needs are quickly taken care of. Sheila is an out of the box thinker, positive influence and a true role model! #OKCircleofExcellence

Community Treatment Integrations OK provides comprehensive mental and behavioral health and substance use care to Oklahomans. Their mission is to educate, treat and support patients through integrated care tailored to each individual's needs. Watch this video to see how they are working to improve health outcomes and health equity across the state. See all the 2024 Champions of Health award recipients: https://spr.ly/6047SOuTZ #ChampionsOfHealth

One in six people in Oklahoma are food insecure. With the help of Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma’s Frozen Meals Program is fighting that by serving complete meals to children struggling with hunger: https://spr.ly/6048SPfiE

Emergency Infant Services is on a mission to provide immediate help with a minimum of barriers to families in crisis who have children who are 5 years or younger. Due to structural barriers that have been EIS’ long-standing challenge, they knew it was imperative to devise a way to get closer to the point of need in order to alter the trajectory for hard-to-reach, notably disadvantaged communities with underserved families. Watch this video to see how they are working to improve health outcomes and health equity across the state. See all the 2024 Champions of Health award recipients: https://spr.ly/6041SOP73 #ChampionsOfHealth