What do you know about pickleball? Not much? Let John & Dana Harrell get you up to speed. What was once unfamiliar territory to them quickly turned into pickleball passion. The ability to exercise all parts of their bodies is why they like getting active on the court and it’s how they keep their life in motion.
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A cancer diagnosis led Lee Shiney to shut down, recuperate and start fresh with a blank canvas. He knew it was time to get serious about art and do something that he truly enjoyed. He picked up the paint brush and never looked back. It’s how Lee keeps his life in motion. Continue reading “Life in Motion with Lee Shiney”
How often should you get your child tested for lead poisoning? What should you do to prevent lead poisoning? Find the answers to these questions and more from Mel Callan, FNP, of the Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning. Continue reading “{Video} Five things to know about lead poisoning”
For Angie and Lawrence Davis, enjoying retired life doesn’t mean taking a break from being active. Whether it’s on stage at a body building competition or picking out organic produce at the farmer’s market, they’ve found their own way to keep life in motion. Continue reading “Life in Motion with Angie & Lawrence Davis”
When the world gets too noisy, there’s one place John & Kate Stratton know they can turn to for some peace and quiet – their kayaks. Throw in the added benefit of getting a bit of a workout, and it’s the perfect way to keep their life in motion. Continue reading “Life in Motion with John & Kate Stratton”
At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, the community relations department supports nonprofit organizations through corporate contributions and in-kind giving. The area also administers the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation, which prioritizes giving that will improve the health of all Kansans. Company employees are encouraged to become more engaged with their community by volunteering, serving on nonprofit boards of directors and actively supporting internal campaigns. The goal of the department is to position the company in its service area as a positive and impactful corporate citizen. Continue reading “Spotlight: Community Relations at BCBSKS”
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas became a business partner with Chase Middle School, located in Topeka, KS, in 2004 by providing a variety of resources to assist Chase with educating students in grades 6-8.
Each year, students in Chase’s student leadership group lead BCBSKS employees in our walk around the capital for National Walk @ Lunch Day®. Today marks the 10th anniversary of our National Walk @ Lunch Day walk, so we’ve invited six students from Chase to write this week’s blog post on what the participation means to them. Continue reading “{Guest blog} Chase Middle School students walk at lunch”
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has three medical doctors on staff. You may be wondering why a health insurance company wants to employ these types of professionals, but the answer is simple – you, our members! Continue reading “The Doctor’s Note: Why are doctors on your staff?”
