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The Benefits of Starting a Garden
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Austin Green Talks Driver Safety, Hydration and More Ahead of the Detroit Grand Prix
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan: Health Insurance & More
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2023 Downtown Detroit Grand Prix Guide: Everything You Need to Know
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Are You the Default Parent? How to Recognize Signs and Ease the Burden
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What Seniors Should Be Eating for Good Health
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Spring Breakers: Where to Go for Care Away from Home
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3 Ways Blue Cross Makes Patient Safety a Priority
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How to Stay Social as a Senior

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‘Creating Community Connections and Spaces’ Grant Funding to Improve Health, Well-Being for Washtenaw Co. Older Adults
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Mental Health Resources Available to Michigan Communities
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Serving Michigan Seniors: Area Agencies on Aging
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Health Benefits of Blood Donation
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CPR: A Life-Saving Skill Everyone Should Know
Older woman enjoying the snow.
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Winter Health Risks Seniors Need to Be Aware Of
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How Mentoring Boosts Mental Health 
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How to Avoid Bad Medication and Food Combinations
Mom and daughter taking a winter walk together.
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Tips for Tackling Holiday Stress

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110 Food Pantries Awarded Grant Funding to Improve Michigan’s Food Ecosystem
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Why Viruses Love the Cold
Woman massaging her arthritic hand and wrist.
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4 Health Conditions Made Worse by Cold Weather and How to Cope

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Detroit Lions Announce 2022 #MIKidsCan Turkey Day VIP Winner
An adult woman consoles her father in a doctor's office.
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Talking to a Healthcare Provider About a Loved One's Health
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Tips for New Caregivers
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The Difference Between COVID-19 and the Flu
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Get the Lead out of Your Home: Where to Find Help 

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Blue Cross ‘Mascot Mindfulness’ meditation series now available featuring Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons’ mascots
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Blue Cross Strengthens Health Care Safety Net, Awarding Nearly $900,000 to Clinics
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is Ready to Help
Stress is a signal that warns you of sudden or imminent danger. When it comes to life or death situations, it is crucial to our survival. But stress shouldn’t be a chronic condition.
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Defining Stress: The Good, The Bad, The Unhealthy

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United Dairy Industry of Michigan, Blue Cross and Blue Cross Complete Partner on Grant Funding to Improve Food Pantry Infrastructure
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Mental Health Disparities by Race
Rear view of son and elderly father sitting together at home. Son caring for his father, putting hand on his shoulder, comforting and consoling him. Family love, bonding, care and confidence

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Five Grants Awarded to Organizations Dedicated to ‘Building Bridges’ for At-Risk Populations
Detroit city skyline as the sun rises

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Blue Cross awards $50,000 grant to Corktown Health Institute to support growing need for LGBTQIA+-affirming services
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Why Honoring Juneteenth is Important
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The Difference Between Therapists, Psychologists and Psychiatrists
Woman discussing diagnosis with her doctor

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Safety Net grant program applications accepted through June 3
Hispanic Siblings Laughing in the Park
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5 Amazing Facts About Motherhood 
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Michigan schools encouraged to apply for Building Healthy Communities program
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Impact of the Pandemic on Child Abuse and Neglect
Washtenaw Area Council for Children Expands Educational Services with Community Health Matching Grant
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Washtenaw Area Council for Children Expands Educational Services with Community Health Matching Grant
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Child Abuse Prevention as Public Health: Blue Cross Partners with Children’s Trust Fund  
Michigan Organizations Addressing Hunger Through Food and Nutrition Insecurity Grant Funding for Better Food Access
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Michigan Organizations Addressing Hunger Through Food and Nutrition Insecurity Grant Funding for Better Food Access
BCBSM, BCBSM Foundation, Michigan Health Endowment Fund and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Team Up to Award Food and Nutrition Insecurity Grants to 14 Michigan Nonprofits
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BCBSM, BCBSM Foundation, Michigan Health Endowment Fund and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Team Up to Award Food and Nutrition Insecurity Grants to 14 Michigan Nonprofits  
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Empowering Grand Rapids Students to Care for their Mental Health
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At Blue Cross, Our Mission is to Improve Health for All
Woman carrying boxes while moving in to her new apartment in supportive housing to help her mental health
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The Role of Supportive Housing on Mental Health: ‘It’s My Own Haven’ 
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Supporting Communities Through the Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Stressed woman with hands in front of face.
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The Connection Between Emotional Health and the Heart
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Mentoring Program Helps Students Learn What They Don’t Teach You in School

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Nearly $500,000 in grants awarded to 4 SUD recovery communities in Upper Peninsula
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Helping Veterans Transition out of Homelessness in Detroit
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212 Michigan K-12 schools awarded Building Healthy Communities program to improve children’s health
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CEO: Dedicated Senior Medical Center Will Help Build Healthier Neighborhood
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Grand Rapids Community College and West Michigan Works! launch new Health Insurance Agent Apprenticeship Program
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Alana’s Foundation: After Losing 5-Year-Old to Flu, Family Works to Provide Access to Immunizations  
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Blue Cross to Continue Support of Improving Patient Safety, Hospital Innovations Through Keystone Center
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Immunizations Myths and Misconceptions
The Mackinac Bridge stands tall over the deep blue waters of the lake on a sunny day.
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83 Years of Caring for Michigan
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Saving Lives & Improving Health Outcomes: Data Points to Success of MHA Keystone Partnership
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‘Adolescent Suicide Prevention for Schools and Communities’ online resources now available to educators and communities across Michigan
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Blue Cross Celebrates Commitment to Diverse Suppliers
Senior woman is grateful for food delivery from helpful volunteer during covid-19, they are wearing protective masks

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‘Addressing Food and Nutrition Insecurity to Improve Health Equity’ Request for Proposals Now Open
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Blue Cross is Here for All
A medical clinic reception, receptionist talking to patient using face mask.

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Blue Cross provides $904,500 to strengthen Michigan’s safety net
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Bringing Comprehensive, Affordable Care to Dearborn

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation award $100,000 in grant funding to Hamilton-McFarlan Senior Health Center
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A Decade of Population Growth in Michigan   
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Blue Cross Earns Perfect Score on Disability Equality Index for 5th Year in a Row
A Latina physician with a stethoscope around her neck shares a digital screen with a Black male patien
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Foundation Awards Nearly $500,000 to Michigan-Based Community Organizations, Physicians and Researchers
Detroit city skyline as the sun rises

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Dedicated Senior Medical Centers Announce Locations of Dedicated’s Six New Primary Care Centers in Metro Detroit
Female doctor wearing blue latex gloves injecting female with a needle and syringe containing a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Meijer Pharmacy launch COVID-19 vaccination campaign for persons with disabilities
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U of M Researchers Studying Mental Health Needs on MI Community College Campuses 
A multi-ethnic group of kids are standing in a gymnasium. They are holding a basketball, volleyball, hockey stick, skipping rope, baseball bat, and soccer ball. They are smiling.

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Building Healthy Communities Program Available to Meet the Health and Well-Being Needs of Michigan Students
Sunset Beach Paradise at Lake Michigan
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Michigan Summer Destination Ideas  
A woman receives a COVID vaccine at a local clinic
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How Blue Cross is Helping Communities Boost COVID Vaccine Rates 
Nurses Appreciation Day May 6, 2021 features three new nurses
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Perspective: Pandemic Solidifies Love for Nursing 
Graphic of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Detroit Pistons #MIKidsCan Kids Appreciation Week.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Detroit Pistons Hosting 2021 #MIKidsCan Kids Appreciation Week, Daily Giveaways
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Detroit Red Wings Announce #MIKidsCan Goalie Helmet Design Contest Winner
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‘True Heroes’: School Food Service Workers Lauded for Efforts During Pandemic  
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Strong Investment Returns Support Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan as the Company Achieves a Modest Operating Margin and Devotes $1.3 Billion to Help Members and Customers During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rendering of Say Play Detroit's planned Kelly and Matthew Stafford and Friends Center
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Pledges Support to Staffords' Charitable Farewell to Detroiters
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Caring for Seniors During COVID-19
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Mission of American Heart Association Personal for Blue Cross Executives  
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Women and Heart Disease: 4 Ways to Lower Your Risk
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Study Will Test Innovative Cervical Health Monitoring Method, Increase Access to Care for African American Women with Lupus 
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Grants Support Housing Initiatives Designed to Improve Health  
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation Award Six Nonprofit Organizations $300,000 in Supportive Housing Grants
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Mental Health Grant Funding Available to Help Kids in the U.P.   
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Kevin’s Song: Conference Focusing on Equity in Suicide Prevention
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Encourage Employees to Sign Up for the “Win by Losing” Weight-Loss Competition
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5 Myths About Blood Donation 
Distraught health care worker
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Health Care Leaders Share COVID-19 Lessons Learned; Look Forward  
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Winter Warm Up: Sign Up for Free, Virtual 5K Training Program
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New Health Insurance Plan? Maximize Your Benefits
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Blue Cross Warns Members of Phone Scams
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan partners with Dedicated Senior Medical Centers as they open six primary care centers in Wayne County
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How the Flu Shot Works to Protect You
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Life After COVID-19 Hospital Stay Can Get Rocky
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Nine Michigan Organizations Receive Suicide Prevention Funding  
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