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Jeff Connolly, Senior Vice President and President of West Michigan and Upper Peninsula, Announces Retirement after 18 Years of Service
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Rates of Heart Disease on the Rise in West Michigan
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The Connection Between Emotional Health and the Heart
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Grand Rapids Community College and West Michigan Works! launch new Health Insurance Agent Apprenticeship Program
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Spectrum Health to Provide In-Network Care for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO Members Starting July 1
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan adds seven more health organizations to transformative Blueprint for Affordability payment model
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Grant Funding Empowers Expanded Food Justice Efforts in Grand Rapids’ Neighborhoods  
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Michigan’s Farmers Markets Adjust to the Pandemic
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Is a Mental Health Crisis on the Horizon? Factors Related to COVID-19 Make it Likely
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Mental Health Does Not Shelter in Place: Webinar Addresses Coronavirus Anxiety
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Heart Health Advice from #GoRedGrandRapids Event
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Report Examines Suicide and Overdose Deaths in West Michigan and Detroit
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Annual Forecast Focuses on Health Trends in West Michigan
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Blue Cross Partnership with Kids’ Food Basket Connects Children to Fresh Food
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Foundation Support Enables GR Clinic to Hire Key Health Worker
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Blue Cross Grant Leaves Lasting Effects in GR Safety Net Clinics
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Baxter Community Center Celebrates 50 Years of Serving Grand Rapids
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Calhoun County Sheriff Urges Participation in Drug Take Back Day
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Technology in Health Care: Panel Sees Continued Growth, Opportunity
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Healthy Discussions: West Michigan Health Forum Returns in October
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West Michigan Organization Making It Easier to Find Dementia Resources
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Mobile Eye Care Clinic Rolling Through West Michigan Next Week
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Promising Parkinson’s Disease Research Taking Place in MI
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Eighth Annual “Let’s Talk Health Week” Hosts Series of Wellness Events Focused on Community Health Awareness
Little girl with Down's syndrome on the track.
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Blue Cross Helps Special Olympics Michigan Build Healthy Athletes
Group photo from 2018 Let's Talk Health week kickoff.
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BCBSM Kicks Off Eighth Annual “Let’s Talk Health Week” in Grand Rapids
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Tips on Great Company Culture from West Michigan’s Comfort Research
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Blue Cross Executive Honored for Volunteerism by American Heart Association
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After LaughFest
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Women’s Resource Center Lifts Up Working Women in West Michigan
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Every Seven Hours: Panel Discusses Rising Suicide Rates in Michigan
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Have a Few Laughs, Save a Few Lives
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West Michigan Lecture Series Tackles Social Issues
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West Michigan Checkup: Annual Event Sets Course for Health Priorities
Amy Abraham helps a young shopper wrap his gifts.
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GR School's Secret Santa Shop Saved with Assist from Blue Cross
Image of a newborn sleeping in a hospital crib.
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Expecting More: For Moms-to-Be with Opioid Use Disorder, Comprehensive Treatment Improves Outcomes
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28 Rooms, 28 Souls: Opportunity Opens for Homeless Youth in Grand Rapids
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West Michigan Leaders Form Prostate Health Alliance; Raise Awareness with ArtPrize Exhibit
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BCBSM Sponsors Rapid Rides to ArtPrize for 5th Year
New Holland staff presenting a Community Tap check to members of Fermenta.
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Blues and Brews: New Holland Brewing Company Builds People, Community
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Blue Care Network Member to Run His 32nd Reed's Lake Run
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Dementia in the Family: WZZM’s Val Lego Shares Her Story
Students hold "Go Caps!" signs at one of last year's Whitecaps School Days games.
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Whitecaps School Days Games Make Learning Fun
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Blue Cross Recognized as Arbor Circle “Partner in Wellness”
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2018 Blue Cross Walk at Lunch Day: Walking for a Cause
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Gala Raising Funds to Expand Pediatric Epilepsy Treatment in West Michigan
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‘We’re Finally Talking About It’: Panelists Address Mental Health
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West Michigan Business Leaders Share How They’re Managing Health Care Costs
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Health Care Reform: Panel Finds ‘No Easy Answers’
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Panel to Discuss Health Care Reform in Grand Rapids
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Today’s Toddlers, Tomorrow’s Workforce: How a West Michigan Non-Profit is Preparing Them
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Michigan’s Health Risk Factors: Obesity on the Rise, Smoking Rates Declining
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#MIKidsCan Have Fun and Learn About Health at Upcoming GR Griffins Game
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One Health: Human Wellness Tied to Animals, Environment
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Grant Will Help Grand Haven Clinic Patients with Medication Adherence
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“Why I Love Living—and Working—in Grand Rapids”
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Panel: Evolving Genetics Field Holds Promise for Individual, Public Health
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Gun Lake Casino’s Focus on Wellness is Big Win for Employees
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Mind, Body, Soul: BCBSM Foundation Grant Will Help GR Health Center Serve Whole Person
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Business Leaders Need to Be Concerned About Opioid Epidemic, Too
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Let’s Talk Health, Muskegon: Panel Tackles Opioid Epidemic, Community Health
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Panel: Addressing Health Care Talent Pipeline Shortages Requires Collaboration, Innovation
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ArtPrize 2017: Be Part of the Conversation
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ArtPrize Artist Depicts Pain of Huntington’s Disease, Caregiving
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BCBSM Employees Making a Difference at Grand Rapids School
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3 Ways to Participate in Upcoming State Games of America
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91st Annual National Cherry Festival Kicks Off with Events for All
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Is Michigan Ready for a "Blue Zone"?
Workplace Culture
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3 Focus Areas to Improve Workplace Culture
Cadillac Youth Fit program
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Cadillac Youth Fit Program Helping Teens Make Healthier Choices
Kids competing at the Fifth Third River Bank Run
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Runners at the Fifth Third River Bank Run Junior
Holland’s Fiesta Raises Funds for Local Latino Community Needs
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Holland’s Fiesta Raises Funds for Local Latino Community Needs
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Depression Can Strike at Any Age: What to Watch For
Sheena Webb, a member of Spectrum Health Centering Pregnancy smiling with other members
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Group Prenatal Care Proves Beneficial for Mom and Baby
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Runway Show Helps West Michigan Multiple Sclerosis Patients
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What are Social Determinants of Health?
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Conference Explores Diet Tied to Improvement in Neurological Conditions
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Blues and Brews: Arcadia Ales Committed to Employees and Their Communities 
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Blues and Brews: Health through Active Lifestyles Plays Starring Role in Founders’ Culture 
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Work in Health Care? Why You Might Want to Perfect Your Sense of Humor
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Mercy Health Saint Mary’s VP Honored for Growth of Clinical Nurse Leader Role
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Help Wanted: Blue Cross Adding West Michigan Customer Service Reps
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Veteran Networking Events Lead to Civilian Work Opportunities
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Not for ‘Sissies’: Panel Explores Aging
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Grand Rapids Center Gives At-Risk Youth Hope, Second Chances
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West Michigan Health Check: 2017 Report Highlights Positive Trends and Opportunities
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Middle School Teen Health Center Treats Whole Child
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Annual Report Sheds Light on Health Trends in West Michigan
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Panel: Collaboration Key in Fight against Prescription Opioid Overdose Epidemic
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Improving Surgical Skill Through Peer-to-Peer Coaching

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West Michigan Child Named #MIKidsCan “Turkey Day VIP”, Wins Kids’ Health Sweepstakes Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Detroit Lions
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Access and Education: How One Michigan County is working to Bridge the Dental Divide

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Blue Care Network Expands Local Network Medicare Offerings for Michigan Seniors in 11 Counties
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Blue Care Network Expands Local Network Medicare Offerings for Michigan Seniors in Four West Michigan Counties
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Prepared to Serve: Blue Cross Employee Earns Top Scouting Award
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Cancer Survivors to Rock the Runway in Grand Rapids
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Care for the Caregiver: Tips for Balance When You’re Caring for an Adult
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Wordy Birds: ArtPrize Artist Hopes Exhibit Inspires Childhood Learning

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Announces Nationwide, Patient-Focused Health Care Offering for Michigan Employers
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Member Discount Program Changes
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