Here’s a look at the study and what taking a break from the internet on your phone could do for you.

Study: Taking a Digital Detox Improves Well-Being and Attention Span

Health insurance premiums don’t rise or fall randomly — many changes stem from behind-the-scenes negotiations between insurers and hospitals. Here's why fair, balanced negotiations matter for everyone.

Who’s Really Driving Your Premiums? Why Insurer-Hospital Negotiations Matter More Than You Think

Let’s take a look at the symptoms of allergies compared to respiratory illnesses and how you can manage them.

Can Allergies Cause Fever?

When we negotiate with a hospital system, we seek to achieve payment rates that keep health insurance costs affordable.

How Blue Cross Negotiates Lower Prices for Members

A recent episode of the A Healthier Michigan Podcast explores the science, trends and misconceptions surrounding protein consumption.

How Much Protein Do You Need?

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan today announced it will be relocating approximately 130 employees from its suburban Cascade office to its Steketee’s headquarters in downtown Grand Rapids, signifying a major milestone in its ongoing commitment and investment in the city.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Strengthens West Michigan Partnership with Move to Downtown Grand Rapids

Roughly 90 million Americans report snoring at one time or another, while 37 million of those adults snore regularly. If it's becoming a problem for you, there are natural ways to slow down snoring without medication or medical devices.

Snoring Remedies: How to Stop Snoring Naturally 

When you should start taking allergy medication depends on the type of medication. Here’s a look at when to start taking common types of allergy medications.

When Should I Start Taking My Allergy Medication?

We rely on active and passive immunity to contribute to a well-equipped and strong immune system. Here's what to know about active vs passive immunity and some examples of each type. 

When we contract relatively mild illnesses like chickenpox and the measles – typically as children – we usually develop natural, lifelong immunity against them after infection activates our immune systems.  

Active vs. Passive Immunity: What’s the Difference? 

A grant opportunity is now open for Michigan food pantries aiming to expand their infrastructure to combat food and nutrition insecurity. United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM), in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan and Superior Health Foundation, is accepting applications for the fifth year to help local food pantries offer more nutrient-rich, fresh foods. Since its launch the program has benefitted 220 food pantries across 54 counties, serving 93,000 people each month.

Fighting Food Insecurity: Michigan Food Pantries Invited to Apply for Grants to Boost Access to Nutrient-rich Fresh Food

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (Blue Cross), United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM), Blue Cross Complete of Michigan and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation (BCBSM Foundation) are investing $273,000 to support local food pantries. Community members visiting these pantries will have improved access to nutrient-rich fresh food options that require refrigeration, such as dairy products, fruits and vegetables. Forty-one pantries will receive a refrigeration unit valued at up to $7,000, personalized technical assistance to enhance pantry operations, nutrition education support and $250 in funding to purchase dairy products for their pantries.

Food Pantry Grant Program  Cultivates Healthier Michigan Communities by Investing $273,000

A grant opportunity is now available for Michigan food pantries seeking to expand their infrastructure to address food and nutrition insecurity. United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM), in collaboration with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation are accepting grant applications for the fourth consecutive year to help local food pantries provide more nutrient-rich, fresh food options. 

Food Pantry Grant Applications Open to Address Food Insecurity in Communities

This Thanksgiving the Green Apple Pantry will stuff about 250 food bags full of holiday meal items and sides, and provide turkeys to Kent County families. This drive only scratches the surface of the Pantry's year-round operations. 

The Green Apple Pantry Continues to Step Up to Feed Kent County Residents in Need 

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM), Blue Cross Complete of Michigan and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation today announced they’re providing $242,000 in grant funding to increase the capacity of local food pantries to provide fresh food options that require refrigeration.

Helping community members access fresh, healthy food: Grants awarded to 33 Michigan food pantries

A grant opportunity is now available for Michigan food pantries seeking to expand their infrastructure in an effort to address food and nutrition insecurity. United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM), in collaboration with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation are accepting grant program applications for the third consecutive year to increase the capacity of local food pantries to provide nutrient-rich fresh food options that require refrigeration.

Food Pantry Grant Applications Open to Address Food and Nutrition Insecurity

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