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Building Healthy Communities Welcomes 135 schools into the 2024-2025 Program Focused on Improving the Health and Well-being of Students
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Resources Aimed at Increasing Physical Activity, Addressing Mental Health Are Available Through 2024 Building Healthy Communities Program

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Calling All Michigan Schools: Building Healthy Communities Program Opens Applications for the 2024-2025 School Year

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One Michigan Kid Can Win an Exclusive Thanksgiving Experience by Entering 2023 Turkey Day VIP Sweepstakes

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Building Healthy Communities Program Celebrates 15 Years of Improving Children's Health in Michigan K-12 Schools
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Program Helps Michigan Schools Prevent Suicide
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Are You Getting the Most Out of your Pediatrician?
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Building Healthy Communities program now available for Michigan schools to apply for the 2023-2024 school year
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How Philanthropy is Improving the Health of Michigan’s Communities

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Building Healthy Communities program awarded to 210 K-12 schools, improving health and well-being of Michigan’s children

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Detroit Pistons Tip Off 4th Annual #MIKidsCan Pistons Kids Day Sweepstakes

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Detroit Lions Announce 2022 #MIKidsCan Turkey Day VIP Winner

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Blue Cross ‘Mascot Mindfulness’ meditation series now available featuring Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons’ mascots
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Michigan schools encouraged to apply for Building Healthy Communities program
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20 Michigan Schools to Receive Salad Bars, Bolstering Produce Choices and Enhancing School Meals
Detroiter LaNya King, winner of the 2021 #MIKidsCan Turkey Day VIP Sweepstakes.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Detroit Lions announce 2021 #MIKidsCan Turkey Day VIP winner
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212 Michigan K-12 schools awarded Building Healthy Communities program to improve children’s health
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‘Adolescent Suicide Prevention for Schools and Communities’ online resources now available to educators and communities across Michigan
A multi-ethnic group of kids are standing in a gymnasium. They are holding a basketball, volleyball, hockey stick, skipping rope, baseball bat, and soccer ball. They are smiling.

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Building Healthy Communities Program Available to Meet the Health and Well-Being Needs of Michigan Students
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341 Michigan K-12 Schools Awarded Building Healthy Communities Program to Improve Children’s Health
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Free Resources Available to Support Teachers’ Well-Being During Pandemic  
Last year's winner on the sidelines on game day.

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BCBSM and Detroit Lions kick off 2020 Turkey Day VIP Sweepstakes
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Building Healthy Communities Promoting Safer Schools with OK2SAY  
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Securing Patient-Centered Care Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic Disruption
Young girl doing school work during virtual lerarning.
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Building Healthy Communities Program Meeting the Unique Needs of Students During Pandemic
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Michigan K-12 Schools Invited to Apply for Wellness Program Focused on Improving Children’s Health and Well-Being
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Supporting the Mental Health and Well-Being of Michigan Students
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2019 Annual Report: Giving Back

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130 Michigan K-12 Schools Receive Program to Create Healthy School Environment
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Blue Cross Partnership with Kids’ Food Basket Connects Children to Fresh Food
Volunteers sorting donations of canned goods
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At Blue Cross, Giving is Made Stronger Through Partnership
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Local Girl Scouts Earn Cybersecurity Badge at Blue Cross Event
BCBSM CEO Daniel Loepp poses for a photo with WJR host Paul W. Smith
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Live from Blue Cross, It’s WJR
Image of school salad bar installed in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Fresh Start Foundation.

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17 Michigan Schools Receive Salad Bars Courtesy of Blue Cross and United Fresh Start Foundation
Maternal Vaccinations
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Maternal Vaccinations Guide
Elementary students smiling gathered at a lunch table with healthy foods
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Blue Cross Investments Focus on Community Care

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Michigan K-12 schools invited to apply for wellness program focused on improving children’s health and well-being
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Michigan Elementary and Middle Schools Invited to Apply for Wellness Programming to Increase Physical Activity and Healthy Eating

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158 Michigan K-12 schools receive wellness program to improve health and prevent childhood obesity
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Here for Michigan, Now and Always: A Look at Blue Cross’ Statewide Community Health Efforts
Elementary students smiling gathered at a lunch table with healthy foods
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Building Healthy Communities program has positive impact on children’s health
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Partnership Looks to Increase Fresh, Healthy Choices in Michigan Schools
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New Salad Bar Means Healthier Choices for Michigan School for the Deaf

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Michigan K-12 Schools Invited to Apply for Innovative Wellness Program
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Michigan Schools Invited to Apply for Statewide Program to Improve Health and Prevent Childhood Obesity
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Former Lion Surprises West Michigan Schools

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80 Michigan Schools to Join Innovative Health and Wellness-Based Building Healthy Communities Program

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More Than 50 Schools Statewide to Implement Innovative Health and Wellness-Based Building Healthy Communities Program

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Michigan Schools Invited to Apply for Innovative Wellness Program
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3 Easy Ways to Keep Kids Healthy All Summer Long
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BCBSM and Detroit Tigers Celebrate Children’s Health with Annual Kids Opening Day, Invite Nearly 200 Kids for Special Experience
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Success Stories: How a Commitment to Michigan’s Children Builds Healthy Communities

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Michigan Middle Schools Invited to Apply for Building Healthy Communities Program to Improve Health and Prevent Childhood Obesity

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Michigan Elementary Schools Invited to Apply for Statewide Program to Improve Health and Prevent Childhood Obesity

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Detroit Pistons Invite Michigan Kids to Enter Their Youth Basketball Team in the #MIKidsCan Pistons VIP Experience Contest

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Nearly 150 Schools Statewide to Join Innovative Health and Wellness-Based Building Healthy Communities Program
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Building Healthy Communities: Fighting Childhood Obesity One Kid at a Time
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Beyond The Card: #MIKidsCan Play Like a Lion {Gallery}

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Michigan Kids Win Chance to Take the Field with their Detroit Lions Heroes
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Kids Eat Fresh at the Allen Farmers Market

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Detroit Lions team up to get kids moving
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Three Improvements Happening on the Michigan Health Scene
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Investing in a Healthier Michigan Mobilizes our Communities
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Passport to Flavors and Fun: Lathrup Village Farmers Market
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A First Step Makes All The Difference
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Our Mission: A Healthier Michigan
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Surprise Matthew Stafford Visit a Reward for Healthy Changes at Wyoming School
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Healthy Schools the Key to a Healthier Generation
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Michigan Schools Invited to Apply for School Wellness Award

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Michigan schools invited to apply for statewide program to improve health and prevent childhood obesity
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Why Healthier Students Have Principal, Lt. Governor Dancing

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More than 100 Michigan schools join statewide health and wellness Building Healthy Communities program
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Model Michigan: Why Our State Sets the Standard for Health Care
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan Department of Education announce new program to help Michigan students get healthy
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School Salad Bars Give Students a Fresh and Healthy Choice
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Marquette School Making Healthier Choices Through Building Healthy Communities Program
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Building Healthy Communities Schools Making a Difference
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Celebrating #MIKidsCan on the Healthier Michigan Radio Show
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Andrew Hetzel Discusses How BCBSM Is Fighting Childhood Obesity in Michigan

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Michigan Elementary Schools Invited to Apply for Program to Improve Health and Prevent Childhood Obesity
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Blue Cross Knows #MIKidsCan Live a Healthy Lifestyle
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Building Healthy Communities Kicks Off this School Year With More Plans of Growth
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All Michigan public, charter and nonprofit schools encouraged to apply to Building Healthy Communities program

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Expanded Partnership, Funding Opportunities Help Michigan Schools Tackle Childhood Obesity
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How Our New Building Healthy Communities Partnership Aligns With Governor Snyder’s Call for Collaboration
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Blues Help Combat Childhood Obesity One School at a Time
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