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@HCSC
, a mutual legal reserve company, an independent licensee of
@BCBSAssociation
. Serving our communities since 1936. Response Hrs: M-F 8-5 CT
#COVID19
can spread quickly from person to person, by air droplets or by touch. To help reduce the spread, wear a
#FaceCovering
in public, especially when social distancing is difficult to practice. Learn more:
Tonight we join the
@chicagosmayor
for the
#BrighterTogether
National COVID-19 Memorial Service. Our
#Chicago
HQ will go dark at 6 p.m. and at 6:10 p.m. our lights will come back on displaying a candle to honor the victims of COVID-19.
“People should not have to choose between early detection and treatment of cancer and remaining safe from COVID-19.” Read more about safely catching up on missed
#HealthScreenings
this year.
Gardening, running, riding your bike are some ideas for staying active responsibly while social distancing. Find more ideas at the link below and tell us your favorite summertime activity.
#ActiveLifestyle
Nurses, you light up our lives, so we lit up our building! Share the light on the night of May 8, by tweeting a selfie in front of the Blue Cross Blue Shield building at 300 E. Randolph in downtown Chicago and tell us why you love being a nurse!
#NursesWeek
,
#Nursestories
#Weight
loss surgery may do more than help you slim down. It may help with several obesity-related diseases —but only if you make
#lifestyle
changes for long-term success.
#Caregiving
is associated with higher rates of physical and behavioral health conditions, like anxiety and depression. In the midst of the
#pandemic
, caregivers need an extra hand now more than ever.
We're so proud of our incredible staff of clinicians who dedicated their time to
#volunteer
to help as many
#Illinois
residents get the COVID-19
#vaccine
this year. Learn about our efforts here.
Because of
#COVID19
, blood donations have sharply declined. The need for safe blood is now urgent. June 14 is
#WorldBloodDonorDay
. Find a blood drive here:
We’re proud to announce that we are investing $1M in housing to improve the health of homeless Chicagoans. We’re helping double the impact of Chicago’s Flexible Housing Pool to reduce health care costs and improve health outcomes.
#breakingnews
#healthequity
Starting on Feb. 2, we sent a claims notification email to current and former members in error. Please disregard the email. You do not need to log into Blue Access for Members or call Customer Service. We apologize for any inconvenience.
This week, we're zooming in on blood pressure awareness and heart health. 🏁 Join us as we emphasize the importance of regular check-ups and healthy habits.
#DrivingAccess
@NASCARChicago
Street Race Weekend Countdown: 5 days
We're breaking exciting news today - we're expanding our impact on Chicago's South Side - bringing 500+ jobs to Morgan Park:
Blue Cross to bring 550 jobs to South Side, with opening of new center in former Target location
Our COVID-19
#CollaborationFund
was created to support local organizations during the
#pandemic
, including grants to community-based organizations focused on access to healthcare, hunger and shelter.
#SocialResponsibility
We stand in solidarity against social injustice and racism.
As a company committed to integrity, respect and caring, this moment calls for us all to have the courage to stand together, unite and understand that our differences make us stronger.”
Are you and your family caught up on
#immunizations
this year? Health experts are concerned that a decline in routine immunizations could fuel another public health crisis on top of the
#pandemic
.
As we continue the fight against
#COVID19
, our VP and Chief Medical Officer,
@DrDRobinson
, addresses some concerns you might have about the COVID-19
#vaccine
.
Congratulations to Maurice Smith, our parent company President & CEO, on receiving the 29th Annual Daniel H. Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership!
The
@NASCARChicago
Street Race Weekend is just 18 days away and we hope you’re ready to race towards a healthier you! 🏁 Join us as we gear up to highlight men's health this week and tackle health challenges head-on.
#MensHealth
#DrivingAccess
Our home
#screening
tests could reach thousands of members who may not otherwise get screened for colorectal
#cancer
this year because of the
#COVID19
pandemic. Learn more:
Our CMO,
@DrDRobinson
: it's estimated over 80% of homeless individuals suffer from more than one chronic health condition. We’re partnering to provide housing for those without stable housing who frequently turn to emergency services for health care.
@advocatehealth
@UIHealth
We are looking for the best images of locations, things, and landscape that our state has to offer. Tag your images with
#ILStatePride
for a chance to be featured in our pages.
The
@NASCARChicago
Street Race Weekend is 16 days away and today we're accelerating breast cancer awareness. Together, let’s go the extra mile to look under the hood and promote preventative care.
#DrivingAccess
🏁
The day is finally here! The Blue Door Neighborhood Center officially opens its doors. Thank you to all who made this a reality and we’re excited to be a part of the wonderful Pullman Community!
#BlueDoorCenterIL
This could be your photo! Share your images of the unique beauty that our state has to offer and display your state pride by tagging them with
#ILStatePride
for a chance to be featured next.
As exam rooms sat empty because of the
#pandemic
, providers lost an immediate source of revenue. Learn how HMOs and other value-based payment models gave participating practices a reliable source of revenue to keep them afloat.
All month long we will be lighting our
#Chicago
HQ with special
#holiday
messages on the weekends! Jingle bells or O’Christmas tree, what will tonight’s lighting be?
Great conversation with Dr. Michael Barr
@barrms
“We measure. We look for opportunities to improve care. Where are the gaps in care, where are the challenges, where can we drive improvement? … We can’t improve what we can’t measure.”
#AffordabilityCures
#CuresExpo19