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American Heart Association and Blue Cross NC announce 11 community health mini-grant awardees in the Triad to support health equity
Across North Carolina, a total of 21 community health mini-grants were awarded, totaling nearly $100,000. These community organizations and companies will be working to improve heart health among North Carolinians who are most at risk for cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

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American Heart Association and Blue Cross NC announce 21 community health mini-grant awardees, supporting health equity across North Carolina
NC, January 5, 2021 — The American Heart Association and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) are pleased to announce 21 community health mini-grant awardees, totaling nearly $100,000. These community organizations and companies...

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Blue Cross NC and H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem to Provide Over 20,000 Meals for Forsyth County Children
Blue Cross NC’s program investment supports H.O.P.E.’s efforts to curb food insecurity and provide nutritious meals for Forsyth County children who are at-risk of hunger.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Our Work Doesn’t Stop!
We know racism and discrimination lead to health disparities and impacts the health and safety of our employees, members and communities. Health inequity impacts all North Carolinians. North Carolina is consistently in the lower percentile of state health rankings. *Data shows our state’s health system ranked #36 of 50 states and #46 of 50 states for disparities.

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Yes! Weekly
Blue Cross NC and H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem to Provide Over 20,000 Meals for Forsyth County Children
H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem (H.O.P.E.) announced that it has received $20,000 from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) to help fund nutritious meals for children living in food deserts across Forsyth County.

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Fran Gary and Karla Mizelle to join Blue Cross NC Executive Leadership Team
Company makes changes to grow government and commercial markets and enhance customer experience


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Smoky Mountain News
Blue Cross donates $275K to fight food insecurity
Blue Cross NC has contributed $275,000 to the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project this year to help combat food insecurity caused by the pandemic while also helping farmers.

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Community Care Physician Network Joins Blue Cross NC's Blue Premier Value-Based Care Program
DURHAM, N.C. – Community Care Physician Network (CCPN) is joining Blue Premier, the value-based care program from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC), in an agreement that offers financial and operational benefits to primary care...
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Rahul Rajkumar, MD, on Advanced Primary Care
Rahul Rajkumar, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross NC, discusses advanced primary care and why ...
$750,000 Blue Cross NC investment expands school-based virtual clinic in Cleveland County
The investment over three years will allow kids to have access to primary care onsite without ...