Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

Employees know their bodies best. That's why Dr. Tara Harding, Bismarck, recommends women say something if they see something. This October and all year round, use the Find-a-Doctor tool below to help employees find a care provider near them. https://bit.ly/46lUGO7

Kari’s first mammogram saved her life. Sixteen years later, it also saved the life of her daughter. See why investing in an employee’s preventive care leads to healthy lives AND healthy bottom lines. https://bit.ly/47QVPOC

Staying healthy isn’t just about going to the doctor when you’re sick. Instead, practicing preventive measures in your daily life can help you stay healthy and avoid chronic diseases. Here are four tips for taking control of your health outside of the doctor's office.

Calling all NDSU students, alumni, and other area college students: Want to make an impact on the well-being of families and communities in North Dakota while getting the support you need to grow your career? Stop by our booth tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fargodome to learn how you can grow with us! We're more than just an insurance company. Your time and effort could be the one thing a member needs to make a decision that impacts their physical and mental well-being. What will you bring to Blue: https://nd.blue/3XyiHh3.

Our SPARK Grant recipients for Fall 2024 have been chosen. We’re so thankful for all of the organizations that shared their vision for a healthier North Dakota with us. We can’t wait to see the impact everyone makes in our communities. - GiGi's Playhouse Fargo - Gigi's on the Go to expand services and provide resources to individuals with Down syndrome in rural North Dakota. - Northland Health Centers / Quality Health Associates of North Dakota - The grant will cover an initial investment in supplies to start a new Urgent Care Dental Clinic in Ray, ND - SENDCAA - Expand the reach of their Self-Sufficiency Team, which helps low-income families access and maintain benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid and childcare assistance. - Women Empowering Women - Remove barriers to accessing and navigating preventive health and maternal health care resources to New American women in Dickinson and southwestern North Dakota. - Native, Inc. Community Development Corporation - Support Wellness and Healing Through Community-Based Services for Native Americans Project addressing racial equity in behavioral health prevention and recovery services through spiritual and cultural programming within three urban areas of North Dakota: Bismarck, Fargo, and Grand Forks.

If you notice a coworker is struggling, please call 988 or encourage them to call. This one phone call could help save a life. This suicide prevention month, let’s help by checking in with each other. If you need some guidance on how to be supportive to someone who might be thinking about harming themselves, here are a few tips:   -       It’s okay to ask -       Be present with them -       Focus on their safety -       Help build a support network -       Check in regularly Share the post to help save lives. #BeThe1To #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth

Yearly check-ins are a time to get updates on your height, weight, blood pressure and other standard health data. It can also be a time for you to schedule preventive exams specific to your age, gender and medical history. Talk to your doctor about the preventive exams they recommend for you at your next check-in.

Just announced, DakotaBlue tiered-network health plans are now available for employers in southeast ND to help employees access local care at lower costs. Read the release to learn more: https://nd.blue/3MTccQQ.

Happy #NationalWorkingParentsDay to all the hardworking parents helping North Dakota thrive. We're proud to recognize the dedicated parents on our team today. Your contributions to our company and your families are invaluable. Thank you for your drive and inspiration.

Prioritize your employees’ and insurance clients’ well-being by doing what you can to protect them from scams. See what to look out for and share to help raise awareness:  Top 5 Things That Increase the Risk of Scams Against Employees: - Suspicious messages requesting personal information - Unauthorized access to employee or client health records - Data breaches and vulnerabilities in your systems - Social engineering tactics targeting employees and data managers - Unencrypted data transfers and storage Other Tools That You Can Use: If you have health insurance from us, you and your employees can use our find a doctor tool to determine if the care provider meets our credentialling standards. You can access the tool here: https://nd.blue/3SVEM7O. If your employee thinks if they might be a victim of a scam, have them contact the number on the back of their member ID card to file a report. If you don’t have health insurance from us, contact your insurance carrier for instructions. You can also file a report with the North Dakota Insurance Department if you think you might be a victim of a scam.