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Making a Difference: The Heartfelt Work of Megan Bunce and Excellus BCBS’s Foster Care Team
“A close friend once told me that I was a people person and should use that ability as a social worker,” Megan Bunce recalls. That advice, shared more than 15 years ago, led Megan to a career that has improved hundreds of children’s lives. Megan, a licensed social worker at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, works with…Read More »
Excellus BCBS Holds Toy Drive to Benefit Children at MVHS’ Hospital and Clinics
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) and Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) want to make doctor visits a little less scary and a lot more fun for young patients. Throughout the month of April, Excellus BCBS is collecting new toys, games and other kid-friendly goodies that will be given to children and young adults who visit MVHS’…Read More »
Sherry’s Heartfelt Journey with the American Heart Association
February is Heart Health Month, and we’re excited to shine a spotlight on our incredible employees who are making a difference in the fight against heart disease. Join us in raising awareness about heart disease prevention and stroke awareness and discover how our employees are actively contributing to healthier communities. Walking the Path of…Read More »
Listen to Your Heart: Dan’s Story of Survival
February is Heart Health Month, and we’re excited to shine a spotlight on our incredible employees making a difference in the fight against heart disease. In a special series, we’re sharing their inspiring personal stories. Join us in raising awareness about heart disease and stroke and discover how our employees are actively contributing to healthier…Read More »
Member Video: Celebrating new beginnings: How we connect maternal members to care and community resources
Every new beginning deserves a bright start. That’s why our Bright Beginnings and Community Connections teams collaborate to host community baby showers for our maternal members across Upstate New York. “We put our members – who in this case are new or expecting parents – at the center, caring for all their needs,” says Latoya…Read More »
I joined a meeting and found my new best friend
“It has been common for me in other workplaces to be the only brown person or Indian person,” notes Archana (Archie) Nair, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield internal communications associate. Archie grew up in India and moved to the United States in 2014. “I’ve always tried to go out of my way to find other people from…Read More »
Excellus BCBS partners with REACH Kidney Care to improve chronic kidney disease management
“When you think about chronic kidney disease, it affects so many people,” explains Dr. Kathleen Robischon, VP of Medical Affairs and Clinical Services at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. “Any interventions we can take to slow the progression of the disease are a plus.” People are diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) when their kidneys are damaged…Read More »
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Member video: Going the extra mile for our members
For Medicare member Frank Pecora, making a call to Customer Care at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield meant finding medications he could afford. The 75-year-old is one of thousands of members who call the number on the back of their membership card and benefit from the expertise offered by customer care advocates who answer questions on everything…Read More »
Be safe outdoors – What you need to know about Lyme disease
Summer is a time to work in the garden, visit the dog park, or hit the bike path. It is also a time to be aware of tick-borne illnesses including Lyme disease, and ways to avoid them. Infected ticks can be found across the Northeast, including in upstate New York. “Lyme disease is a bacterial…Read More »