http://news.bcbsm.com/ Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Newsroom 2009 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan en-us http://www.bcbsm.com/pr/pr_12-01-2009_55421.shtml http://www.bcbsm.com/pr/pr_12-01-2009_55421.shtml The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation received the Building Michigan's Healthcare Workforce Award from the Michigan Health Council. The award recognizes a joint educational initiative with Michigan State University called Nursing for Life: The RN Career Transition Program. This program improves the retention of experienced nurses by offering them new career opportunities. newsroom@bcbsm.com (Media Relations) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:21:30 EST http://www.bcbsm.com/pr/pr_11-25-2009_36166.shtml http://www.bcbsm.com/pr/pr_11-25-2009_36166.shtml A display depicting two giant holiday trees will illuminate Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's 21-story downtown Detroit headquarters building through the end of the year to commemorate the joy of the holiday season. The festive light display continues a more than 30-year tradition at the Blues newsroom@bcbsm.com (Media Relations) Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:04:37 EST http://www.bcbsm.com/pr/pr_11-24-2009_59432.shtml http://www.bcbsm.com/pr/pr_11-24-2009_59432.shtml LANSING, Mich. - Fifteen Michigan schools will receive help from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to assess how they can strengthen their efforts to promote physical activity and healthy eating among students. newsroom@bcbsm.com (Media Relations) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:44 EST http://www.bcbsm.com/pr/pr_11-24-2009_45767.shtml http://www.bcbsm.com/pr/pr_11-24-2009_45767.shtml Demonstrating that a commitment to healthy eating, exercise and maintaining a healthy weight is something that shouldn't wait until after the holidays, 378 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan employees and 462 employees of Blues' customer groups lost more than 4,200 pounds in a 11-week weight loss program called "Win by Losing." The program concluded Nov. 16. newsroom@bcbsm.com (Media Relations) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:12:54 EST http://www.bcbsm.com/pr/pr_11-23-2009_98778.shtml http://www.bcbsm.com/pr/pr_11-23-2009_98778.shtml While the debate over how to reform our health care system rages on, Michigan hospitals, physicians and insurers have been working together to improve safety, decrease complications, lower costs and increase the quality of care in the state. newsroom@bcbsm.com (Media Relations) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:16:39 EST http://www.bcbsm.com/pr/pr_11-05-2009_81602.shtml http://www.bcbsm.com/pr/pr_11-05-2009_81602.shtml Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is awarding free clinics throughout the state a total of $1 million in grants that will provide health services to individuals and families without health insurance. With the Michigan unemployment rate currently at 15.3 percent more Michigan residents than ever are going without health insurance. newsroom@bcbsm.com (Media Relations) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:57:48 EST http://www.bcbsm.com/pr/pr_11-02-2009_34006.shtml http://www.bcbsm.com/pr/pr_11-02-2009_34006.shtml Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Oncology Physician Resource announced today the launch of an innovative oncology treatment initiative aimed at enhancing the quality of care for patients with certain types of cancer. newsroom@bcbsm.com (Media Relations) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:04:45 EST http://www.bcbsm.com/pr/pr_10-14-2009_12593.shtml http://www.bcbsm.com/pr/pr_10-14-2009_12593.shtml Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will consolidate about 250 Lansing-area employees into downtown Lansing office space that will be available in 2011. The move will take place when Accident Fund Insurance Company of America, a BCBSM subsidiary, moves into its new national headquarters in Lansing's landmark Ottawa Street Power Station. newsroom@bcbsm.com (Media Relations) Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:12:21 EST http://www.bcbsm.com/pr/pr_10-06-2009_40157.shtml http://www.bcbsm.com/pr/pr_10-06-2009_40157.shtml Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is encouraging schools across the state to step up the fight against childhood obesity by participating in International Walk to School Day (iWalk) on Oct. 7. newsroom@bcbsm.com (Media Relations) Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:52:36 EST http://www.bcbsm.com/pr/pr_10-02-2009_50439.shtml http://www.bcbsm.com/pr/pr_10-02-2009_50439.shtml Churches in Grand Rapids' African-American communities will compete against each other in a three-month fitness challenge designed to encourage congregation members to adopt healthier lifestyle habits. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is partnering with the American Cancer Society to kick off its Body and Soul Blue Challenge health and wellness initiative at the second annual 5K Rhythm Run/Walk, an event spearheaded by the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute and sponsored by BCBSM. The Rhythm Run takes place Oct. 3, with a rally the night before at West Michigan Caterer, 15 Jefferson Avenue (corner of Fulton), 6-8 p.m. to announce the Body and Soul Blue Challenge, a faith-based health and wellness initiative. newsroom@bcbsm.com (Media Relations) Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:13:44 EST