Category Archives: Healthy Communities
Detroit News’ Michiganians of the Year an inspiring list of Michigan change-makers
Anyone who thinks that Michigan’s finest days are behind us ought to pick up a copy of The Detroit News’ June 5 special section celebrating the 2013 Michiganians of the Year. I am humbled to be among this year’s recipients. … Continue reading
Detroit News names CEO Daniel J. Loepp one of its 2013 Michiganians of the Year
To those of us who work at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, it seems very fitting that The Detroit News has named Dan Loepp, our president and CEO, as one of its Michiganians of the Year. The headline in … Continue reading
Blues CEO Dan Loepp takes holistic view of Detroit’s resurgence in Mackinac Policy Conference column
Despite concerns that Detroit redevelopment efforts are bypassing the city’s neighborhoods, BCBSM President and Chief Executive Daniel J. Loepp argues in a Michigan Chronicle guest column that the resurgence seen most prominently in downtown and Midtown is benefiting the … Continue reading
Podcast #5: Partnering with Detroit businesses for creative solution for Detroit’s first responders
Recently, several business leaders gathered to announce an $8 million partnership to lease new emergency vehicles to the City of Detroit through the Downtown Detroit Partnership. BCBSM joined Chrysler, Ford, GM, Penske Corporation, Quicken Loans, the Kresge Foundation and … Continue reading
[PODCAST] Episode #4: How Body & Soul and the Blues Community Challenge helped one Grand Rapids pastor
Pastor Nathaniel Moody of Brown Hutcherson Ministries in Grand Rapids was a part of the first Body & Soul and the Blues Community Challenge in 2006, and his participation has transformed his personal journey toward good health. He talks with … Continue reading
Blues CEO Daniel J. Loepp tells Wayne State communications students ‘You can do it’ (with Storify)
The Wayne State University chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America honored Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan CEO Daniel J. Loepp Wednesday with the Alumni Achievement Award at an alumni and student recognition luncheon in Detroit. Loepp, … Continue reading
U-M Health System executive who heads Blues hospital initiative cited as nationwide leader in patient safety
Darrell A. “Skip” Campbell Jr., a top surgeon at the University of Michigan who leads a Blue Cross-sponsored hospital partnership focusing on reducing surgical errors, has been named one of the nation’s top 50 experts leading the field of patient … Continue reading
[PODCAST] Episode #3: How Make The Play for Healthier Habits helped build sense of community
The Make The Play for Healthy Habits contest is back, where kids from grades four through eight have a chance to win a school assembly with Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford. Mark Watson, the principal of Warner Upper Elementary where … Continue reading
Can a new smartphone application being piloted in Michigan save lives?
For residents of Saginaw County, the odds of surviving sudden cardiac arrest are starting to get a lot better. An initiative spearheaded by the Michigan CardioVascular Institute Foundation and Mobile Medical Response has made Saginaw County the pilot for a … Continue reading
7 cool things to check out at the new and improved bcbsm.com
The Blues are committed to providing all of our customers with the best online experience possible, whether you’re shopping for new coverage or managing an existing plan. That’s why we recently made a lot of changes to bcbsm.com. The improvements … Continue reading
