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Saranam’s Innovative Program Helps Formerly Homeless Families Build a Legacy of Security
BCBSNM Connect Team
November 10, 2020
A Guest Blog Presented by Saranam Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico's Healthy Kids, Healthy Families ® initiative awarded a grant to Saranam , an Albuquerque nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive range of ser...
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Supporting Dental Work for New Mexicans in Need
BCBSNM Connect Team
June 11, 2020
Joseph Murphy struggled with dental problems throughout his life. “It was an inevitability that I was going to lose all my teeth at some point,” Murphy said. He needed dentures, but the work wasn’t covered by Murphy’s insuranc...
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Access to Dance, a Path to Unlimited Possibilities
BCBSNM Connect Team
June 9, 2020
This is a guest blog presented by Keshet Dance & Center for the Arts. This year, Keshet received a Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico to provide access to dance and physical activity in a safe environment...
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Volunteer of the Year Helps People Experiencing Homelessness
BCBSNM Connect Team
February 26, 2020
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico’s (BCBSNM) annual Volunteer of the Year award celebrates a BCBSNM employee who makes a difference in their community. In 2019, Lenora Salas Blackbird, a pharmacy operations representative at BCBSNM, was recognized...
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Helping New Mexicans Get Covered
BCBSNM Connect Team
January 31, 2020
For the uninsured, costs related to chronic disease management, urgent care, or preventive checkups may be unaffordable, preventing people from getting the health care they need to lead happier and healthier lives. To help people learn about their...
408 Views
Endorphin Power Company
BCBSNM Connect Team
January 28, 2020
We are covering transitional housing from the Endorphin Power Company. This is for Blue Cross Community Centennial members experiencing homelessness due to substance abuse. Check out this video to see how the program is making a difference for one...
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Fiesta de Salud para Familias
BCBSNM Connect Team
December 31, 2019
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico held the Fiesta de Salud para Familias community health fair at New Mexico Family Services in Sunland Park, New Mexico. The goal of the event was to address the health care needs of families in rural southern...
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Weekend Anti-Hunger Project
BCBSNM Connect Team
December 31, 2019
Jardin de los Niños, a nonprofit child care center that serves children and families who are homeless and near-homeless in Las Cruces, New Mexico, received a $25,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico through its Healthy Kids, Healthy...
420 Views
New Mexico Lions Operation KidSight
BCBSNM Connect Team
December 18, 2019
The New Mexico Lions Crane Reading Program and New Mexico Lions Operation KidSight are working to address reading and vision problems by providing eye screenings and referrals for exams and glasses at no cost to children in need. The program is...
615 Views
Be Covered Can Help You Understand Your Options
BCBSNM Connect Team
December 17, 2019
Be Covered, an education and outreach campaign aimed at helping the uninsured understand why health insurance is important.
466 Views
Supporting Whole-Family Health
BCBSNM Connect Team
November 18, 2019
When parent Sarah Malufau found out about the Fit Families program, she saw a chance to help her family lead healthier lives. “We thought that this would create a great foundation for our son, Patrick, and really help us as adults, too,” ...
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Ask a Health Care Professional: Walking For Health
BCBSNM Connect Team
November 6, 2019
Regular exercise, including walking, can help you lower your risk of heart disease and heart attack, lower blood pressure, control diabetes, and maintain a healthy weight. Dr. Eugene Sun, BCBSNM vice president and chief medical officer, discusses...
499 Views
Overnight Oats in a Jar
BCBSNM Connect Team
October 24, 2019
Overnight oats can be a healthy, easy and inexpensive breakfast. Learn more about the health benefits of eating oats and how to make your own overnight oatmeal.
455 Views
Mobile Health Program Brings Care to Rural New Mexico
BCBSNM Connect Team
October 15, 2019
New Mexico is the fifth largest state by square miles. People who live in the state are spread over a vast area. About 686,000 people live in rural parts of the state. People who live in rural places often have a greater chance of dying from heart...
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Ask a Health Care Professional: Distracted Driving
BCBSNM Connect Team
September 13, 2019
Dr. Eugene Sun, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico vice president and chief medical officer, addresses the dangers of distracted driving. These can include texting and talking on cell phones, applying makeup, eating and shaving.
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