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Forty-eight Midlands Leaders Join Diversity Leaders Initiative
Erika Kirby selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman University's intensive 5-month Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) program. An award-winning program with over 2,700 graduates...
Making Connections To Help Veterans Thrive
This article was originally featured in Giving magazine, a publication for employees and select partners of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. The South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs...
11 Grants Awarded Spring 2023
The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation awarded grants in the spring of 2023 to organizations working to promote the health of people in South Carolina, especially those who are...
University of South Carolina: Enhancing Capacity in School Mental Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says nearly 10 percent of children ages 3 to 17 have anxiety or attention-deficit disorders. CDC data also shows suicide is a leading cause of...
Affinity Health Center
Healthy teeth and gums are key to our overall well-being. Poor oral health can lead to serious illnesses. These include things like heart disease and pneumonia. Yet many South Carolinians don’t have...
8 Grants Awarded for Fall 2022
The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation awarded 8 grants in the fall of 2022 to organizations working to improve the health of South Carolina’s economically vulnerable citizens. Newly...
Building Better Mental Health for Children in Need
This article, originally featured on SouthCarolinaBlues.com, contains quotes from Bree Bess about the Foundation's support of the Epworth Center of Counseling (ECC) in the Midlands.
Increasing Access to Healthy Food with FoodShare South Carolina
A healthy diet is key to ensuring good overall health. Eating well-rounded meals that include fresh produce can help reduce the risks of developing chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
Foundation Employee Chosen for Prestigious Program
Foundation program officer Bree Bess has been named a 2022 fellow for the Terrance Keenan Institute for Emerging Leaders in Health Philanthropy.