Excellus BCBS

Congratulations to our President and CEO, James Reed for being recognized, once again, by the RBJ for his work in the health care industry. This list includes individuals who have played a significant role in helping to improve the health of the Rochester community. Full list of honorees: https://bit.ly/4dCWdCu

Excellus BCBS was a proud sponsor of this year's Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk in Utica. The Tunnels to Towers Foundation helps support Gold Star and fallen first responder families, while also preserving the memory of those lost during the 9/11 terror attacks. This year's race was the second largest the organization has held and honored the lives and service of Onondaga County Sheriff'S Dept Lt. Michael Hoosock and Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen, both of whom were killed in a shooting in April. For more information about the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit https://t2t.org/

Your annual wellness visits are an important time to speak with your healthcare provider about your health, medications, and preventative screenings and vaccinations. During this visit, you can also discuss any concerns you may have, what physical activities are right for you, fall prevention, and sensitive issues. To learn more about preventative health, visit this page for our checklists: https://bit.ly/46NyrBa Your health matters, schedule your annual wellness visit today! 🍎

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Did you know ThriveWell℠, our new wellbeing program, includes a five-star mobile app and best-in-class programming? Register for this free program and download the app to begin building healthy habits for a better you! Learn more at https://bit.ly/3xfhodE. *Log in to your member account to confirm coverage. Program and availability will vary by contract.

Meet Kelly Parks, she is a project manager within the division of Pharmacy Solutions. Kelly works directly with our business subject matter experts to achieve our mission of delivering affordable health care to our community through new and innovative program offerings.

Our Safety Net team was busy talking one-on-one with community members sharing important health information and resources during the Building Healthy Families Health Fair hosted by The Community Place of Greater Rochester. The goal is to help individuals attain better health and wellness, engage in conversation about barriers they may face to getting proper health care and providing resources that touch every aspect of a person's life. We're committed to providing and promoting health and wellness for everyone and working to build a healthier community, one family at a time!

Did you know that we are supported by a team of local Medical Directors? That’s right, a team of 27 doctors who live and work right here in our communities serve as Medical Directors for the health plan. Their work ensures that every one of our members is receiving equitable, high-quality care that’s as affordable as possible. This month let’s learn a little bit more about Dr. Lisa Harris.

As we gear up for another school year, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible generosity shown by our community in donating back-to-school sneakers and shoes for our youth. The Heel and Soul Program is a community-driven project dedicated to providing new shoes to children who need them before the school year begins. This initiative is built on a simple yet impactful mission: to ensure that every child has a decent pair of shoes to walk into their new school year with confidence. We believe that every child deserves this opportunity, and we are excited to be part of this initiative alongside FOX 40 News WICZ-TV.

We're excited to announce the opening of our new Resource Center of the Mohawk Valley! Come see us at 62 Kellogg Road, New Hartford for assistance with your current health insurance benefits and plan or with any questions about a new plan. We look forward to serving our community!