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Our partnership helps parents see that self-care isn’t selfish
An autism diagnosis can be overwhelming for parents. That’s what David and Joreen Varecka heard shortly after their son Gavin’s second birthday. “I like to fix things, and this was something I couldn’t fix, but we knew there were a ton of services available to us and that’s when we came across David’s Refuge,” says…Read More »
From Intern To Employee
You may be aware that Excellus BlueCross BlueShield offers a well-designed intern program that provides a structured learning experience for interns. It outlines their goals, objectives, and expectations, ensuring that they receive valuable training and development opportunities. This structure helps interns gain a deeper understanding of their role and responsibilities within our organization. But did…Read More »
Allie cares about wellbeing
Jimmi thinks and acts differently
Excellus BCBS Inspires Volunteerism Among Employees
Brent Bish, Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary for Actuarial Services at Excellus BCBS, volunteers for the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in honor of his son, Graeme. “My family’s life changed when my son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 3 years old,” explains Brent. “Out of those challenges came an opportunity to raise…Read More »
Racing toward a challenge
With the Boilermaker 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield just around the corner, we interviewed two first-time runners to get their perspectives on training, motivation, and rising to the challenge of participating in this annual iconic race. Why Boilermaker? For many, the Utica Boilermaker 15K Road Race is considered a bucket-list race. Runners come from…Read More »
Ask the Expert: Q&A with BJ Adigun of Excellus BCBS
How a recent change may impact upstate New Yorkers with Medicaid, Essential Plan or Child Health Plus. If you or a family member are one of the more than 1.3 million* upstate New Yorkers with Medicaid, Essential Plan or Child Health Plus, you may have questions about a renewal that could impact your health insurance…Read More »
Extending skills beyond the classroom
After the final bell rings at 2:30 p.m., students and teachers at Nativity Preparatory Academy of Rochester regroup to continue learning through activities and fun. It’s one of the many ways the organization helps its middle school students be successful by extending the school day beyond reading, writing and arithmetic. “From tutoring to music and…Read More »
Starting off right in a hybrid work environment
Starting a new job, at a new organization, typically comes with some nervousness and uncertainty. But what if you were going from a traditional office-based work environment to one where going to work simply meant staying home and turning on your computer. Gina Tonello, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield communications analyst who provides support to Chief Administration…Read More »
