Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

ICYMI: We’re kicking off a new series recognizing the work our incredible employees do in our Kansas City community. Check out our first story here: https://lnkd.in/gvSv3ivj

Sometimes all you need is someone to say, "Let's make that appointment together." Blue KC Community Health Workers can help members manage and reach health goals through the Blue KC Care Management app. Learn how to connect with a Community Health Worker: https://lnkd.in/gf8X7h3t

Thanks to the Kansas City Business Journal for featuring our program with Children's Mercy Kansas City, Center School District 58, and RestorED. We’ve already heard success stories from teachers implementing some of these practices in their classrooms and are grateful for this opportunity to impact Kansas City students. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/geWhvZ-6

Thank you to the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce for the wonderful 2024 Small Business Celebration Awards Luncheon last week! A special congratulations to the Blue KC clients who were recognized at this year’s event: - Walz Tetrick Advertising: 2024 Mr. K Small Business of the Year, Top 10 Small Business - Taliaferro & Browne, Inc.: Small Business Equity Award, Top 10 Small Business - Blue Symphony: Top 10 Small Business - DMC Service, Inc.: Top 10 Small Business

FINAL DAYS: There are just a few days left to apply for The Blue KC Scholarship in Honor of Danette K. Wilson. Kansas City-area high school graduates who plan to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in business or healthcare are eligible. Details to apply: https://lnkd.in/gB-TbqBE

Recognition for a special teacher at an extra special Sporting Kansas City match. Kari Rowe of Park Hill School District is a recent inductee into the 2024 class of Blue KC #SportingSamaritan honorees. Read more about Kari’s story: https://lnkd.in/gnqQfHhF 

TWO WEEKS LEFT: The deadline to apply for The Blue KC Scholarship in Honor of Danette K. Wilson is approaching. KC-area seniors who plan to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in business or healthcare have two weeks left to apply. Details: https://lnkd.in/gB-TbqBE

We are Kansas City: Monica Green, Quality Interventions Specialist, Senior, calls Kansas City home – and we’re grateful she’s called Blue KC her work home for more than 20 years.   Monica says her role at Blue KC “allows me to be in the community and do what I really like to do – constantly talking to people, making sure that they stay healthy, and it also allows me to do a lot of the community service things that I do currently,” too.   Whether it’s a volunteer event facilitated through Blue KC, or highway cleanup and Easter egg hunts on her own time, you’re sure to find Monica giving her time to a good cause in her hometown.   “What better way to give back to a community [than] to be a part of the community, know exactly how it worked beforehand, and how you can make an impact in the future.”   Thank you for all you do, Monica!

AIRING SATURDAY: “Not Good Enough,” the documentary Blue KC produced in partnership with the Kansas City Royals, is airing on KCWE Saturday, May 18, at 3 p.m. The documentary explores the effects of youth sports on young athletes’ mental health. It’s something parents, coaches, teachers, guardians – really anyone who supports a child in an activity – should see. #ShutOutTheStigma

Blue KC was recently honored with the award for Business of the Year for the Kansas City region at the Missouri Community Service Commission's 22nd Annual Show Me Service Awards! We're grateful to be recognized for the impact of our service and volunteerism.