Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s Post

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota recently volunteered at their local Boys & Girls Clubs of America after school. Team members visited the Boys & Girls Club of the Red River Valley to make affirmation bracelets while helping youth get comfortable sharing their feelings, strengthen their resilience and build trusted relationships with adults.

Congratulations to BCBSA Blue Venture Fund President & Managing Director John Banta for being recognized on the Global Corporate Venturing Powerlist for the seventh consecutive year. Learn why John was named to the #GCVPowerlist: http://bcbsa.co/6044lDSsI #TeamBCBSA

Data equity is critical to addressing the maternal health crisis. Learn more about our efforts to collect better data and uncover new solutions to improve the health of moms and babies: http://bcbsa.co/6043YCbwd

Advancing maternal health equity requires a combination of meaningful collaboration and thoughtful public policy. Take a look at our recommendations for federal and state governments to ensure all moms get the care they need: http://bcbsa.co/6044YA6SK

This month, the first cohort of Boys & Girls Clubs of America staff complete specialized training which will help them address the youth mental health crisis in communities across the nation. It is possible through a $10 million investment from BCBSA and Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. BCBSA VP of Clinical Affairs Razia Hashmi joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to share details on the trauma informed practices coming to more than 5,000 Clubs: http://bcbsa.co/6043YfINS

America’s maternal health crisis goes beyond the delivery room. Our latest report looks at what forces tens of thousands of patients back to the hospital after they have been discharged. Learn more about the data and how we’re taking action to eliminate maternal health disparities: http://bcbsa.co/6048YfYja

BCBS companies are committed to taking on the maternal health crisis in the U.S.—from pregnancy to post-delivery. Blue Shield of California launched an initiative that involves Mahmee and a team that asks some very specific questions of new moms. http://bcbsa.co/6048Yf7wK

One-third of life-threatening complications occur weeks after the mother and child leave the hospital – that’s why we’re advocating for a specific system to help address the crisis. Read more from BCBSA President and CEO, Kim Keck, on our commitment to maternal health: https://lnkd.in/eX-tHtMF

Our offices are closed in observance of #Juneteenth. We hope that you’ll join us as we continue to reflect and learn on this significant day. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact within our organization and in every community we serve. We encourage #TeamBCBSA to participate in their local Juneteenth activities and events.