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Excellus BCBS Inspires Volunteerism Among Employees
Brent Bish, Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary for Actuarial Services at Excellus BCBS, volunteers for the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in honor of his son, Graeme. “My family’s life changed when my son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 3 years old,” explains Brent. “Out of those challenges came an opportunity to raise…Read More »
Racing toward a challenge
With the Boilermaker 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield just around the corner, we interviewed two first-time runners to get their perspectives on training, motivation, and rising to the challenge of participating in this annual iconic race. Why Boilermaker? For many, the Utica Boilermaker 15K Road Race is considered a bucket-list race. Runners come from…Read More »
Ask the Expert: Q&A with BJ Adigun of Excellus BCBS
How a recent change may impact upstate New Yorkers with Medicaid, Essential Plan or Child Health Plus. If you or a family member are one of the more than 1.3 million* upstate New Yorkers with Medicaid, Essential Plan or Child Health Plus, you may have questions about a renewal that could impact your health insurance…Read More »
Extending skills beyond the classroom
After the final bell rings at 2:30 p.m., students and teachers at Nativity Preparatory Academy of Rochester regroup to continue learning through activities and fun. It’s one of the many ways the organization helps its middle school students be successful by extending the school day beyond reading, writing and arithmetic. “From tutoring to music and…Read More »
Starting off right in a hybrid work environment
Starting a new job, at a new organization, typically comes with some nervousness and uncertainty. But what if you were going from a traditional office-based work environment to one where going to work simply meant staying home and turning on your computer. Gina Tonello, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield communications analyst who provides support to Chief Administration…Read More »
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Maternal Mental Health Awareness
We invite you to join Excellus BlueCross BlueShield in recognizing Maternal Mental Health Month. Mental and behavioral health issues affect millions of Americans, and the challenge can be even greater for those impacted by mental illness during pregnancy and postpartum. One in eight mothers experience symptoms of maternal depression. Developing a strong support system and…Read More »
Maternal Mental Health Month – “I didn’t know I was grieving after having my son”
May is Maternal Mental Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the mental health of every mother during and after pregnancy. Motherhood comes with many challenges, but 15-20% of mothers experience symptoms of depression or anxiety after childbirth, better known as Perinatal Mood or Anxiety Disorders or (PMAD). This is the number one complication…Read More »