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An estimated 15% of all American adults will experience
#depression
at some point.
For
#NationalDepressionScreeningDay
, learn more about the warning signs and how to take steps to feel better:
The available
#COVID19
vaccines met the
@FDA
's rigorous standards for safety, effectiveness, and manufacturing quality needed to support emergency use auth. Children 12+ can receive the Pfizer
#vaccine
. Visit
@AZDHS
website at to find a location near you.
"Sadness isn't it a bad thing, it's an emotion that we all have and can deal with." - Shane Doan
We've teamed up with
@BCBSAZ
to fight the stigma against mental health. Together, we can get through anything.
#YotesTalks
Welcome to the BCBSAZ family,
@drcarachrist
!
From CEO
@PamKehaly
: “Even before the pandemic, Dr. Christ had a reputation for thinking big, approaching health strategically, and leveraging the best of medicine and science to improve life and health for Arizonans."
Wearing a mask in public is still necessary in helping slow the spread of
#COVID19
. Despite our state re-opening, we all need to do our part to help contain this virus. BCBSAZ is fully supporting the
#MaskUpAZ
campaign, & asking you to please wear your mask when you're out.
It is the end of
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
but, regardless the date on the calendar, remember:
1️⃣ You matter
2️⃣ Your
#mentalhealth
is just as important as your physical health
3️⃣ If you need help, help is here for you. Text HOME to 741741 to reach
@CrisisTextLine
If you or someone you love is thinking about
#suicide
, here are four places you can turn to for support:
Remember - you are not alone. Help is here for you.
#suicidepreventionmonth
We were deeply saddened to learn of Sue Glawe's passing, a respected member of our AZ Blue family, a remarkable leader, and most importantly, a friend.
Her impact on the Arizona community will always be felt and she will be greatly missed.
The BCBSAZ Foundation for Community & Health Advancement is accepting grant applications from organizations addressing AZ’s most critical health challenges: chronic health conditions, health equity, mental health, and substance use disorder. Learn more:
Applications are open for the Empowering Diversity Scholarship!
@Fiesta_Bowl
and BCBSAZ are happy to partner again to support Arizona minority residents' educational goals.
Visit the Empowering Diversity Scholarship site to access the app and learn more:
According to
@AmDiabetesAssn
, 42,930 people in AZ are diagnosed with
#diabetes
every year.
November is
#NationalDiabetesMonth
and we invite you to learn more, what can be done to prevent it, and how to manage the disease. Find more resources:
Most Arizonans qualify for financial assistance during
#OpenEnrollment
. Find out how you can save on your coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace:
📅 Last day to enroll for 2/1/2023 coverage is 1/15/2023
(12/15/22 for coverage on 1/1/2023)
@drcarroll
Hi
@drcarroll
COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters, are available at no cost to our members. We are reviewing the claims examples provided by your office and will be following up to correct any errors in processing that may have occurred. Thank you.
When you choose an individual or family plan through the
#healthinsurance
marketplace, plans include these health benefits.
Don't miss out -
#openenrollment
is open until 12/15/22 (for coverage on 1/1/23) or 1/15/23 (for coverage on 2/1/23). Learn more:
Join us in the fight against stigma of mental & behavioral health conditions! 🙌 Sign the pledge to make a difference in our community. Help us spread the word & AZ Blue will donate $2,500 to a local AZ behavioral health nonprofit! 💙 Take the pledge:
We are pleased to be called upon by the state of Arizona,
@AZDHS
, & the National Guard, to assist with the new vaccine site, opening on Jan. 11. This operation will expedite the vaccine rollout in the Phoenix area and serves as another sign of hope for our state.
#COVID19
#UPDATE
: Arizona will open a 24/7 vaccination site Monday at
@StateFarmStdm
in Glendale to dramatically expand the availability of
#COVID19
vaccine doses in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Thousands of Arizonans have died as a result of
#opioid
misuse. The safe disposal of prescription meds is an important tool in fighting opioid misuse and saving lives.
@AZDHS
offers a list of drop-off locations for safe disposal. Find one:
#DrugTakeBackDay
#OpenEnrollment
is just around the corner! Open Enrollment for your 2024
#HealthInsurance
begins on November 1, 2023, and ends on January 15, 2024. It's important you find the right plan and get the right coverage! Read our blog for more information:
Wishing the
@ArizonaCoyotes
good luck in the playoffs!! Let’s remember to
#MaskUpAZ
to help slow the spread of COVID-19. We look forward to being able to cheer for you in person but until then, we are sending our support!
#HowlYeah
Today Gov.
@DougDucey
joined BCBSAZ to announce the launch of
#MobilizeAZ
, an initiative investing $10 million over three years to fight the opioid epidemic through prevention, treatment & recovery programs.
#OpioidCrisis
Learn about our efforts here:
That's what we call a home run! We joined
@dbacks
,
@AZDHS
, and
@sharecareinc
this past Saturday for a family vaccination event. Thank you to our community partners and our employees for making this event possible and bringing more
#COVID19vaccines
to our community. 💙
Yes, kids have a lower risk of serious illness from
#COVID19
. But getting your children vaccinated is the best shot to protect them, loved ones, and the community. Children 12+ are can receive Pfizer
#covidvaccine
. Visit
@AZDHS
website to find a location.
You've just been diagnosed with a chronic condition, now what?
If you are dealing with a recent diagnosis, here is a step-by-step guide for what to do and how your
#healthinsurance
can help along the way:
It’s important to remember that the most wonderful time of the year for some can be the most difficult time for others.
The holidays can be stressful for many reasons. We have steps you can take to manage
#stress
and prioritize your
#mentalhealth
:
Data and trends point to alarming
#diabetes
projections for the coming decades.
A new study published by
@AmDiabetesAssn
reveals that
#type2diabetes
in people under 20 may increase dramatically by 2060 if trends continue. Read more:
What's everyone planning for
#LaborDay
weekend? We hope it includes getting vaccinated if you haven't already.
Visit the
@AZDHS
website to find a location near you:
Our team joined
@azhcc
at their 64th Annual Black & White Ball.
This event recognizes key business leaders in Arizona, and several of our partners were honored. Congratulations to Carla Vargas Jasa of
@myvsuw
, Lorenzo Sierra of
@terroshealth
and Alex Meruelo of
@ArizonaCoyotes
!
The BCBSAZ Foundation for Community & Health Advancement is now accepting proposals for programs/applied research that promote positive
#mentalhealth
and save lives, with max per grant award of $125,000.
Join the Bidders Conference on 3/15 to learn more:
Thank you
@BCBSAZ
for providing face masks for familias to use & stay safe. We’ll be sharing them as part of our annual Ángeles del Barrio program helping 500 Arizona families.
#Gracias
In partnership w/
@AZDHS
,
@SharecareInc
, and BCBSAZ,
@Dbacks
are hosting a free
#covidvaccine
event (ages 12+) at
@ChaseField
on June 5th! From 10 am to 3 pm families can get vaccinated, run the bases, and take a photo on field. Appointments encouraged:
Our employees stuffed more than 1,200 JoyJars with small items for the
@TeamNEGU
. Thank you for bringing joy and happiness to support kids fighting cancer across the state.
#NEGU
Downtown Phoenix was the place to be this morning for the
@American_Heart
Phoenix Heart Walk!
Our team had over 150 walkers join this morning to support heart disease and stroke research, education and awareness. 💙
#phxheartwalk
Our efforts to support AZ’s
#firstresponders
continues to be a priority. Together with
@SunsCommunity
, we’ve donated funds to provide 5,000
#COVID19
antibody tests for members of our local fire and police departments. Testing starts Monday, 4/27.
@unitedphxffs
@Suns
We’re partnering with
@Fiesta_Bowl
to support minority students attending in-state post-secondary institutions. The Empowering Diversity Scholarship will award a total of $80,000 in grants to 16 students. Learn more & apply by Aug. 17:
BCBSAZ will be helping
@azdhs
at
@chandlergilbert
vaccination site. Dr. Christine Wiggs, Dir. of Community & Health Advancement, was on-site yesterday to help continue this effort. BCBSAZ is honored to support and is thankful for our employees' continued hard work.
#covidvaccine
NEWS: BCBSAZ is waiving all copays, co-insurance, & other cost-sharing related to
#COVID19
treatment from in-network providers through May '20. This benefit update applies to all fully insured Group members, Individual & Family members, & Medicare members.
As we continue to move forward as a community, there is still a risk in returning to normal practices too soon. Even as we see mask mandates being lifted, let's continue to remain cautious and follow safety guidelines from health experts and
@CDCgov
#covid19
#coronavirus
Blood sugar is a key indicator to help diagnose if you are at risk for or have developed
#diabetes
. Here's a quick guide to 3 measures of
#bloodsugar
and what they could mean. Your healthcare provider can guide you through your numbers.
More resources at
Introducing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement!
#azbluefoundation
Learn more about the Foundation and the four key areas of focus at
Today,
@POTUS
and
@VP
virtually visited the
@AZDHS
#COVID19
vaccination site at
@StateFarmStdm
. BCBSAZ is proud to be a part of this critical effort in Arizona by providing volunteers since the vaccination site opened. Watch the tour here:
Not only is today the first day of
#BlackHistoryMonth
, but it is also
#NationalFreedomDay
.
Our Chief Diversity Officer, Michele, is sharing more about this day which commemorates the passage of the 13th Amendment and what freedom means to her.
Take a guess - what is the leading driver of
#happiness
?
If you guessed D, you’re not entirely wrong. But the answer is C, investing in relationships with others. Learn more about what a decades-long study on happiness says on our blog:
Congrats to our
#FrontLineHeroes
Award winner, Alicia Shields! Her nominator said this of her: “She has done more to epitomize the word ‘hero’ than anyone I know.” Alicia has selected
@TeamRubicon
– AZ to receive a $10,000 donation from BCBSAZ on her behalf.
When you’re facing a life-altering diagnosis, you shouldn’t have to worry about navigating the healthcare system. That's our job. We will help you get answers so you can get the care you need as quickly as possible. Our priority is YOU.
Yesterday our Health Promotion & Wellness team joined
@azhcc
at
#PowerOfThePurse23
, highlighting the interests of women-owned (especially minority- and Latina-owned) small to mid-sized businesses in Arizona.
Our team shared wellness resources, including the
#diabetes
risk test.
Accepting
#grant
apps until 5/20! 🚨
#azbluefoundation
partners with organizations that are transforming health to amplify their impact. Grant opps are available for AZ orgs that are seeking funding related to the Foundation’s focus areas. Learn more:
Sheri just celebrated her 35th anniversary with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona! 🥳
"The reason I have stayed so long is because BCBSAZ has been dedicated to my success as an employee and I have been dedicated to the success of the company. We are a perfect match 😊."
When BCBSAZ got the call from the State to assist with vaccination efforts, we stepped up to help our state recover from the pandemic. We always strive to go where we are needed most. Our hope is that we can soon return to what we love and Do Life the way we used to.
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Our own CEO, Pam Kehaly & Commercial GM Mike Tilton, shared some ❤️ in our offices recently, handing out roses for
#HeartMonth
& reminding us of the importance in taking steps to take care of our own heart health.
#ValentinesDay
Our employees helped raise more than $24,000 for
@UMOM
. Giving back to organizations that are working to restore hope and rebuild lives in our community has never felt better. We couldn't be more proud! ❤️
#community
#UMOM
#arizona
#givingback
#employees
Today our employees volunteered at heat relief stations in our community where they helped vulnerable and unhoused neighbors in the Valley who may not have access to summer comfort. 💙
Thank you
@HSCPhx
& Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA for the inspiring work you do every day. 🙌
With
#COVID
cases increasing at alarming rates, do your part and mask up to make sure everyone special to you makes it to the holiday table next year. Please celebrate safely.
#MaskUpAZ
Planning on doing some shopping this weekend? While you’re pushing that cart around, really exercise those legs! Try lunges next time you are at the store. More fitness tips at
#lunges
#legworkout
#legs
#legday
Two thumbs up for the amazing volunteers supporting the effort to bring COVID-19 vaccinations to Arizonans! Thank you for your time, positive energy, and hard work!
#covidvaccine
#thankyou
@chandlergilbert
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona President & CEO, Pam Kehaly is this month's InBusiness magazine's Innovations in Healthcare guest editor. Read the issue here:
The
#COVID19
vaccine rollout is a critical effort for the health of our state. For the BCBSAZ employees volunteering at
@StateFarmStdm
, supporting the 24/7 site has been a moving experience. Hear from our employees on what supporting this effort means to them.
#covidvaccine
Congratulations to our President and CEO
@PamKehaly
for being chosen as a finalist for the
@AZBigMedia
Champions of Change Awards in the Healthcare Leader category! 🥳
Several of our team members joined
@1n10
at their annual Fresh Brunch. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is proud to once again sponsor this event and support one n ten's work to provide support services for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in Arizona.
Every day, we’re hearing inspiring stories from our clinicians and other volunteers at
@StateFarmStdm
vaccine site. Here our own
@PGuptaMD
shares a very special story with us.
@AZDHS
We were honored to sponsor and attend today's State of the City Address with
@MayorGallego
, the
@CityofPhoenixAZ
, and
@phxchamber
!
Phoenix is our hometown and we are excited to continue to contribute to the growth and innovation happening in our own backyard.
#phxsotc
We are proud to have been a part of Grace's special day with
@MakeAWishAZ
⭐ It was truly heartwarming to see her wish come true and experience her enjoying precious moments with her loved ones in her own backyard. ✨
#MakeAWish
#MakeAWishArizona
#MakeAWishAZ
Our best chance of saying goodbye to
#COVID
is to get vaccinated. It's our best shot to
#DoLife
.
Anyone over the age of 12 can get vaccinated. Find a location near you on the
@azdhs
website: