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Sobering stats: a majority of adults in
#Massachusetts
know someone struggling with
#opioid
addiction and 1 in 4 know someone who has died of an overdose. See more results from the
@BCBSMA
opinion survey on the
#OpioidCrisis
in the Bay State:
We're thrilled to support Drug Story Theater with a $250k investment to expand this innovative peer education program to more students across MA. Educating middle schoolers about
#addiction
is key as we work to stem the
#OpioidEpidemic
No workplace is immune to the
#opioidcrisis
– that’s why we’ve created
#opioid
toolkits for employers. We think Narcan should be as accessible in the workplace as defibrillators.
Ready, set go! We’ve joined forces with the
@RedSox
to fill these balloons with
#RedSox
tickets and other prizes. They’re about to show up at random
#BLUEbikes
stations. Let the fun begin!🎈🎈
Ready, set go! We’ve joined forces with the
@RedSox
to fill these balloons with
#RedSox
tickets and other prizes. They’re about to show up at random
#BLUEbikes
stations. Let the fun begin!🎈🎈
Today, nearly 3,000 Blue Cross employees will come together to support 90 service projects as part of our 12th annual Service Day. We’re proud to build on our 85-year legacy of supporting our Massachusetts community with passion and purpose.
#ServiceDay2022
That’s a wrap on
#ServiceDay19
. We served for our families, communities, for children in need, for our seniors, our green & blue spaces and for those that have served us, and more. A big thank you to all our partners for making this possible. Until next year!
To the essential workers, from all of us at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts: thank you for serving our community. We’re behind you every step of the way.
#WeAreMightyMA
@baym
Hi Michael, I'm sorry to hear of this experience with your pharmacy and would like to help. Our early refill restrictions were lifted as of Friday and all pharmacies in our network have received directions on how to override. Can you please DM us your email address? *AH
Today, we kicked off our 10th annual Service Week by learning from inspiring community leaders & associates! Together we will explore how
#COVID19
and racial disparities have impacted our communities and the needed actions and solutions to propel change.
#ServiceWeek2020
Our favorite day of the year is almost here! On Sept. 23, 2,800 Blue Cross associates will participate in 90 volunteer projects across Massachusetts. We can’t wait to come together with our partners to give back to our local communities.
#ServiceDay2021
Massachusetts, let’s show our support for everyone who’s working hard to keep us safe--from first responders to health care workers to grocery store and transit employees. TONIGHT at 7pm please clap from your balconies, rooftops or windows. Spread the word!
#ClapBecauseWeCare
We have distributed 50,000 meals over the last 10 weeks to address the rising rate of food insecurity in communities across the state. Learn more below.
With most employees working from home,
@BCBSMA
decided to use their cafeterias to make meals for those in need. They’ve provided 50k meals for organizations like
@WeyFoodPantry
#wcvb
Here’s our story:
We’re kicking off a new series: Mighty Mondays. Each week, we’ll share the great volunteer work our associates are doing during this health crisis. Check them out here delivering meals and a sense of community. Together,
#WeAreMightyMA
.
Today we spotlight the mission of an incredible partner supporting rapid hunger response across the state:
@projectbread
. If you are able, please join us in supporting their vital work: . Together,
#WeAreMightyMA
.
In honor of Juneteenth, let's take those 3 steps. Stephanie Browne, our VP of Talent Acquisition and Chief Diversity Officer, says it best. “Learn why this is an important date in Black history, reflect on why many Black people are still fighting for equity, and make change.”
Congrats to our associate Nagatna Joseph, winner of the Collaboration Award in honor of
#BlackHistoryMonth
. She proves Black Girls Rock as a champion for all newcomers, offering support, energy, and new ideas.
#ServiceDay19
is September 20th! We can’t wait to team up with our 50 community partners to make a difference throughout
#MA
. Keep an eye on our tweets over the next week to learn more about the great organizations we’re partnering with.
#volunteer
#giveback
#ServiceDay18
is this Friday and we can’t wait to help make a positive impact supporting 53 volunteer projects across the state. Check out this map to see where our 3,000+ volunteers will be on
#ServiceDay18
.
We’re incredibly proud of President & CEO
@andrewdreyfus
and all those who have partnered together to create RIZE Massachusetts, an organization that is blazing a trail in the the fight against
#opioid
addiction.
New
@harvardmed
study in
@NEJM
shows
@BCBSMA
’s payment model is helping to slow
#healthcare
spending & improve
#patientcare
. We’re proud of these results & hope they’ll advance the conversation about creating a high-quality, affordable health care system.
In support of communities of color, we're muting all communication today. We encourage our associates, partners, clients and members to spend the day listening and learning.
#blackouttuesday
More than 100 of our associates are being temporarily redeployed to the
#Massachusetts
Community Tracing Collaborative and Boston Hope field hospital to support the state's
#COVID19
response. Read more: .
"Having breakfast served in the classroom, rather than before school, allows all children to enjoy the benefits of breakfast, without having to miss out if they get to school a little later." Watch this video from our visit to
@ARPSMa
w/
@BCBSMA
@MindyForMA
!
#schoolbreakfast
Happy
#PrideMonth
! At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, we’re committed to upholding LGBTQ-supportive policies, practices, benefits and a workplace where all associates feel included.
This morning we celebrated the expansion of
#Bluebikes
into
#Mattapan
with
@ridebluebikes
&
@marty_walsh
. Join us tonight from 5:30-7 at Mattapan Sq, (Blue Hill Ave & River St) as we continue the celebration. There will be games, giveaways, food & free rides!
36 hours of rain and wind tried to stop us, but we're up and ready to shine
@HUBweek
Boston. So be sure to stop by City Hall from today through Sunday to see how we're reinventing healthcare.
#BCBSMAxHUBweek
Racial inequities in
#healthcare
have devastating impacts. Today we announced
#healthequity
measures we’ve taken to hold ourselves accountable to help address them. Learn more:
Our
#Veterans
Employee Resource Group recently helped place flags on every grave at the National Veterans Cemetery in Bourne, MA as part of Operation: Flags for Vets. We're so proud of their commitment to this great cause!
From Sept. 21-25, 2,700 Blue Cross associates will come together with our 70 nonprofit partners to respond to the twin crises of
#COVID19
& the ongoing racial inequities affecting the health of Massachusetts.
#ServiceWeek2020
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA Associate, Anne Palmer, throwing out the first pitch at Fenway Park. Anne was recently nominated by the community & selected as the Blue Cross Blue Shield 2018 Excellence in Service Volunteer of the Year.
#BLUEbikes
@RedSox
Thank you to our Blue Cross registered nurses who are supporting patients at the Boston Hope field hospital. We celebrate you, especially during
#NationalNursesWeek
. Share a story about a nurse who inspires you with
#WeAreMightyMA
.
#Construction
workers account for more than 25% of all
#opioid
overdoses among the states working population. Learn more about how
@bcbsma
and
@Shawmut_Builds
are working together on an innovative new program to change that.
Students from
@BostonSchools
presented their business ideas to
@BCBSMA
leaders at
@TheWellB_
, the company’s new innovation center. These students participating in
@ThePossProj
are learning entrepreneurship & how to start & market their own business.
Congratulations
@andrewdreyfus
on winning the Ad Club’s 2018 Rosoff Champion of Change Award. Your lifelong commitment to diversity and inclusion inspires us all.
Thank you
@HCFA
for honoring CEO
@andrewdreyfus
last night at the For the People Leadership Awards. We are proud to share a vision of ensuring equitable, affordable health care for all.
#healthcareforall
BLUEbikes are coming! We’re so excited to see them hit the streets and we’ll have lots of news to share in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned!
@RideBlueBikes
#BikeShare