“You must never think of anything except the need, and how to meet it.” Our work to put Red Cross founder Clara Barton’s words into practice is constant globally, nationally and locally. Some of our Services to the Armed Forces staff have deployed to countries around Ukraine to support the emergency communications needs of U.S. troops. Relief efforts after tornadoes in Kentucky and wildfires in … Continue reading {Guest blog} March is Red Cross Month
As we celebrate our 80th anniversary serving Kansans by providing quality health insurance and outstanding service, we look forward to even greater things in the years ahead. And, we want to hear from our fellow Kansans about how we can become even better. To start the conversation, we will be embarking on an 80-day tour of our great state. The Our Home Our Heart tour … Continue reading We’re hitting the road!
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) has a long history of supporting the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV). While BCBSKS is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, KCSDV is also celebrating a big anniversary – 40 years of supporting domestic violence victim-survivors. They hope 2022 will be the year of call to action for communities to better aid victims – … Continue reading BCBSKS supports KCSDV, uniting communities for safety and justice
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) is renewing its support of Bike Share ICT with a donation of $360,000 to continue to encourage Wichitans and visitors to be outside and active. This takes the total BCBSKS has contributed through this program toward healthy living over the $1 million mark. “We are committed to helping this program be successful and grow by providing this … Continue reading Bike Share ICT continues its legacy in Wichita with support from Blue Health Initiatives grant
Today’s mental health statistics are sobering. Children are struggling and the coronavirus pandemic has only made matters worse. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the second leading cause of death among children ages 10-14 is suicide. But spending time in nature is linked to improvements in mood, mental health and emotional well-being. Getting girls into Girl Scouts is a path to girls getting outdoors … Continue reading BCBSKS Foundation supports Girl Scouts, encourages girls to enjoy outdoor activities
Everyone is a leader at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas – being seen, heard and valued. As one of the largest employers in Kansas, we are committed to ensuring our company is a place of inclusion and diversity. At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, each of us contributes to inclusion; we can grow and progress better together with a diverse team … Continue reading Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas honors Black History Month with logo change
In 2020, NXTUS, a Wichita-based nonprofit which supports entrepreneurship and drives innovation in the region, approached Blue Health Initiatives, part of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, with an innovative idea to help provide solutions for community health challenges throughout Kansas. NXTUS knew it aligned with Blue Health Initiative’s mission to improve health outcomes and quality of life for Kansans. A collaboration was formed … Continue reading {Guest blog} NXTUS and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas collaborate to provide solutions to community health challenges in Kansas
This October, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) is celebrating 20 years of the Shield Against Violent Environments (SAVE) program. BCBSKS is committed to providing a safe workplace where domestic violence will not be tolerated. In 2001, we began the SAVE program to assist our employees who are victims of domestic violence; educate our company and others on … Continue reading 20 years of support for domestic violence survivors
