Monthly Archives: April 2012
Blues on the Radio: Month-Long Spotlight on Revitalizing Michigan Cities in May
In May, The Healthier Michigan Radio Show that airs on radio stations throughout the state will focus on all of the exciting developments happening in Detroit, Lansing and Grand Rapids that are helping to revitalize the state. Program host Ann … Continue reading
Program Gets African American Churches to Compete ‘Body & Soul’ For Better Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the American Cancer Society are teaming up with churches around the state to improve the health of African Americans. Churches in Grand Rapids, Flint, and southeast Michigan are taking a stand and consciously choosing … Continue reading
Daniel J. Loepp Op-Ed in Detroit News Celebrates Success of Michigan Hospital Partnerships
Initiatives under way across Michigan that benefit from Blue Cross’ support are receiving national recognition for their success in slowing health care costs, BCBSM President and Chief Executive Daniel J. Loepp writes in a recent Detroit News opinion piece.
Quality Improvement Projects in Michigan Helping Bend the Health Care Cost Curve
If you are concerned about what’s going on with the escalating cost of health care in this country, you should feel good about the work going on right here in Michigan. Four programs BCBSM sponsors with Michigan hospitals have saved … Continue reading
BCBSM Goes “Green:” A Closer Look at Downtown Detroit’s Largest Solar Energy System
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is powering a portion of its Detroit campus with renewable energy that preserves clean air and protects natural resources. BCBSM is one of the first organizations in Michigan to participate in DTE’s SolarCurrents, one … Continue reading
BluesWeek: Michigan Supreme Court Order Allows Continued Growth For Accident Fund
On April 6, the Michigan Supreme Court ended an appeal filed by former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox in a lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The Supreme Court’s order affirms decisions of the Circuit Court and Court … Continue reading
BluesWeek: Blues to Celebrate Achievements of Health Care Quality Partnerships
Blue Cross and a number of partnering health care providers will unveil new data reflecting significant achievements in four statewide Collaborative Quality Initiatives Tuesday, April 17 in Detroit. Health care reporters are invited to attend the event, which will highlight … Continue reading
Lansing-Area Communities Share $10,000 in Wellness Grants After Record Blues’ Community Challenge
With a boost from the Blues, participants in the Winter Warm-Up and Blues’ Community Challenge took a few walks around the Earth this winter — and never left the Lansing area to do it. The occasion was a free eight-week walking … Continue reading
Blues on the Radio: Health Benefits of Walking Take Center Stage in April
Blue Cross personalities appear regularly on a variety of FM and AM radio programs throughout the state and we’re going to start sharing those interviews regularly here on Blues Perspectives. The Healthier Michigan Radio Show With National Walk at Lunch … Continue reading
