Domestic violence affects millions, impacting not just personal lives but professional environments too. As a trusted employer, it's our responsibility to foster a culture of support and safety for all employees. At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we’re proud to lead the way with our Shield Against Violent Environments (SAVE) program, empowering our team members with resources, training and a supportive atmosphere. This blog post by Marlou Wegner, Director, Community Relations, shares some key steps every company can take to support employees facing domestic violence:
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The largest health insurer in the state of Kansas. As a mutual insurance company, BCBSKS is owned by its policyholders. Its board of directors consists of Kansans from different areas of the state, 16 policyholders who bring to the table practical experience in business, medicine, hospital administration and education. Day-to-day operations are directed by a nine-person steering committee under the guidance of the company’s president/CEO. Customers and health care professionals have a voice in company activities through numerous advisory and liaison committees, as well as focus groups and surveys. BCBSKS is a financially secure, billion dollar company that contributes to the Kansas economy in several ways. The company surpasses $1 billion in annual claims payments to health care providers and members and contributes more than $140 million a year to the economy through payroll and taxes. The company's headquarters are located in Topeka, KS. Nearly 1,400 employees work in the company's various office locations in Topeka. In addition, about 110 employees work in offices in Dodge City, Garden City, Hays, Hutchinson, Independence, Lawrence, Manhattan, Pittsburg, Salina and Wichita. BCBSKS is a member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association headquartered in Chicago. There are 36 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans throughout the United States. Each Plan is separate and independent but all Plans cooperate with other Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans in the exchange of ideas, processing of claims and providing inter-plan services to customers. For current job openings, please visit: www.bcbsks.com/careers
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Earlier this month, Sonia Jordan, Health Equity Manager, attended the 2024 Kansas Rural Maternal Health Symposium as a panelist. While on the panel, Jordan gave insight into the maternal health equity data project, our pregnancy wellness management program and information on Blue Distinction Centers.
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At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, our employees are our greatest asset. We’ve been hard at work reimagining our office spaces to reflect the collaboration, innovation and inclusivity that defines us. ☕️ One of the highlights? The opening of DIALOGUE COFFEE HOUSE LLC in partnership with Capper Foundation, which has energized our teams and fostered connection. Check out the full TK Business article to learn more about how we’re investing in our employees and workspaces:
Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Kansas | Enticing Employees — TK Business Magazine
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It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle, but it's important to remember that rest is just as important as productivity. Listen to your body, schedule time to unwind and don’t feel guilty for taking a well-deserved break. Learn more:
Finding time for rest and relaxation » You + Blue
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🎉 Calling all Kansas teachers, school nurses and other school personnel!! 🎉 Applications are now being accepted for the BCBSKS Foundation's Healthy Habits for Life grant program! The program funds grants that school staff members can use to develop programs that promote healthy lifestyle choices to their students. Applications are open until Oct. 31. Learn more and apply today at bcbsks.com/hhfl
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In December of 2023, Alena's older sister, Angela, received a diagnosis of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS), an early form of breast cancer confined to the breast ducts. When Alena booked a plane ticket to support her, Angela had different advice: she urged Alena to schedule her own mammogram. Less than a month later, Alena received the devastating news that she also had breast cancer, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. Her treatment plan was daunting but promising: a lumpectomy followed by five weeks of radiation and, eventually, a total hysterectomy to reduce hormone levels and lower the risk of recurrence and lastly 10 years of hormone blocking medicine. Today, Alena is now in remission. Looking back, she often reflects on how Angela’s diagnosis may have saved her life. Without her sister’s encouragement, she might have continued to delay her own mammogram, never imagining that cancer could be silently growing. Her cancer was caught early, and though the journey was challenging, Alena now shares her story to remind others of the critical importance of routine screenings. “I think spreading the awareness of going, taking the time for yourself and getting it done because it can be a matter of life or death. Mammograms are such a simple procedure.” Her doctors have given her the green light to move forward with her life. The surgeries and treatments are behind her, and now, as her medical team advised, it’s time to live again. Alena plans to do just that - embracing the future with gratitude and a renewed sense of purpose and a trip to finally visit her sister in Virginia this October. #BreastCancerAwareness #ThinkPink
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Thank you to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas for the invitation to have our CEO Patrick Schmitz, Sr. Director of Crisis Services Ryan Sztorch and Sr. Director of Community Services Marsha Page-White talk about services offered by the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center and Treatment & Recovery Center of Douglas County during a presentation last week to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas team members, and thank you to Ashleigh Smith for moderating the conversation!
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Nearly 8 in 10 Kansans say health care costs are a major concern, second only to groceries and gas. Discover why this issue is hitting so close to home. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gqeerwNn
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45% of Kansans report that hospital bills have skyrocketed in recent years. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqeerwNn
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Double the fun, double the days and double the impact at this year’s United Way of Kaw Valley Nancy Perry Day of Caring! 135 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas employees volunteered across the community over the past two days, equaling more than 370 volunteer hours! Volunteers helped set up Zoo Lights at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, got their hands dirty beautifying the inside and outside of the Topeka Civic Theater, helped sort and package food at Harvesters, got crafty assembling homemade activities with Parents as Teachers, made homemade casseroles for the YWCA and cookies for the Ronald McDonald House and crafted cuddle blankets for Successful Connection. A huge thank you to all our employees for stepping up and out to volunteer and make a difference in the community we are proud to work, live and serve in! #NPDOC24 #BlueInTheCommunity
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