April 2023
How BlueCross Is Meeting Customer Needs
Last year BlueCross brought in Kelly Wage to lead its Consumer Experience and Market Solutions department. Wage oversees a diverse team that provides solutions for members and employer groups. She discusses her team's focus for the year and how it will help employers.
7 Ways You Can Live Sustainably
Every year on Earth Day, people across the planet demonstrate support for environmental protection. Maintaining a sustainable lifestyle means thinking about the impact your choices make on food, products and energy use. This Earth Day, don’t just plant a tree. Try to make new, healthy lifestyle choices that are good for the Earth, too.
Addressing Health Inequities in Communities of Color
Diabetes affects hundreds of thousands of people in South Carolina. But it does not affect them at the same rate. The rate of the disease is higher among Black residents than white. It affects more than 16 percent of Black people in the state. It affects 11 percent of white residents.
How To Volunteer
Volunteers are key for many nonprofits. BlueCross employees give back and volunteer in the community all year. Our community relations specialist coordinates these efforts. She shares some tips for volunteering.
Practical Tips for Improving Minority Health
Across South Carolina, racial and ethnic minorities have the highest rates of poor health outcomes, disease and chronic conditions. There are ways for minorities to take control of their health care.