Here’s How to Beat 4 of the Top Holiday Stressors The holiday season often brings a mix of emotions. It can be joyful and comforting — filled with beautiful lights and decorations, nostalgic traditions and precious time with loved ones. But it can also feel hectic, expensive and emotionally draining. For many, this time of year is both heartwarming and hard. Nearly nine in 10 … Continue reading Support and Self-Care for a Less-Stressful Holiday
Children race their parents in pulley-powered chairs. Early walkers navigate “Toddler Town,” while older siblings are nearby exploring the outdoors. Adventurous little ones zipline in a safe, kid-friendly environment. These joyful moments of healthy play — and many more across Kansas — were made possible by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation, which this summer celebrated 20 years of sparking healthier futures … Continue reading Investing in Kansas: Celebrating 20 Years of the BCBSKS Foundation
For more than a century, the building at 645 New Hampshire in Lawrence has helped connect Kansans — first as a postal hub, then a newsroom. Today, it continues that legacy in a new way: as the Lawrence home of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS). Since purchasing the building in 2019, BCBSKS has embraced its role as caretaker of this historic space … Continue reading Restoring a Legacy: BCBSKS Invests in Historic Lawrence Landmark
When Sonia Jordan, Health Equity Manager, began her career in public health, she never imagined how deeply personal the work would become. Before joining BCBSKS, she served as the Director of Informatics at the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, where she led the development of the county’s first comprehensive Health Equity Report. It was a labor of love: data-driven, community-informed and deeply necessary. But when a board … Continue reading From Burnout to Breakthrough — A mental health journey
A well-known bit of wisdom says that if exercise could be packaged as a pill, every doctor would prescribe it. A Douglas County coalition has been putting that idea to the test by offering “activity prescriptions” at no cost to patients newly diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes. Their goal: reducing some of the barriers to regular physical activity to help people improve their health. “For … Continue reading When Doctors Prescribe Exercise, This Program Gets People Moving
At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we’ve learned something simple but powerful; when our employees take time to give back – even just one hour – it creates a ripple. It boosts morale. It builds connections. It reminds us that we’re part of something bigger than ourselves. April is National Volunteer Month and at Blue Cross, volunteering isn’t just about checking a box … Continue reading Celebrating National Volunteer Month
The pharmacy team at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is constantly looking for ways to improve affordability of prescription drugs for our members. Rising drug costs are a big part of today’s health care crisis, but the introduction of biosimilar drugs is expected to create millions in drug savings. Biosimilar drugs are relatively new to the prescription drug landscape and are becoming increasingly … Continue reading Same Treatment, Lower Price: How Biosimilar Medications Are Making Health Care More Affordable
