Children in Arkansas suffer from traumatic experience at higher rates than the national average. @drcampatterson is now speaking about @uamshealth programs to address #ARbehavioralhealth needs of children.
Our Jonesboro ArkansasBlue location is ready for @ArkansasState Red Wolves football! In addition to painting the town red, we’re working with the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce to sponsor the Back the Pack Rally tomorrow from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at The Glass Factory. #WolvesUp
We are a proud sponsor of the @ArkRazorbacks! Join us at the 2018 Arkansas Razorbacks Football Kickoff Lunch at 12 p.m. on August 17 in Springdale, Ark. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit bit.ly/2OzDnki
Eric Musselman, @RazorbackMBB coach, and his wife, Danyelle Sargent Musselman, recently interviewed several signees in a live broadcast from his home. Coach has great taste in T-shirts! #WPS#gohogs
Tonight, @CurtisEBarnett, our president and chief executive officer, spoke at the @Conway_Chamber "Off the Clock" event celebrating the opening of the @ucabears Integrated Health Sciences Building. Curtis is also on the UCA Board of Trustees.
Happy Sunday! Erin Maxwell, our director for Blue Advantage customer service, captured this stunning picture of a winter sunrise from her office window in Little Rock last week.
The statewide initiative will educate Arkansans about the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine and encourage people to get the vaccine as soon as possible – to take a critical step toward helping end the pandemic. #VaccinatetheNaturalStatehub.arkansasbluecross.com/ar…
We capped off a perfect day in Northwest Arkansas at a reception tonight celebrating the grand opening of our NWA Corporate Center at 5288 W. Don Tyson Pkwy. in Springdale. Thank you @SpringdaleCofC, @NWArkCouncil and everyone who participated in today's event!
ALT Curtis Barnett, our president and CEO, spoke at tonight's reception in Springdale.
Can you believe the @VV_Blazers packed 30,536 meals? Students contributed to the fight against hunger (alongside @ThePackShackNWA) through our #FearlessFoodFight. Meals from this event were donated to local food pantries. #FourthandFearless
Congratulations, Alicia Berkemeyer, a 2020 @amppob Power Woman! Alicia is currently responsible for all programs related to provider networks for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and its affiliates.
Dr. Creshelle R. Nash, a medical director for Arkansas Blue Cross, will appear on “Good Morning Arkansas” on @KATVNews between 9-10 a.m. on Thursday to discuss the new #VaccinatetheNaturalState campaign and health equity.
Did you #GoRed? Our employees stood together today to raise awareness about women’s heart health by wearing red for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women day!
Kathy Webb, executive director at @ARHungerRelief, wears a mask to protect herself and others so she can continue her work fighting food insecurity in our state. #MaskUpAR
Join the students at Rison High School and cheer on the Wildcats before their 2019 Kickoff Classic game presented by @HootensARFBall! Wear your black and gold and attend the pep rally at 6 p.m. on August 6. #FourthAndFearless#HootensFootball
We love this picture so much! Students from @ARMathSciArts
visited our ArkansasBlue Welcome Center in Hot Springs this afternoon and got vaccinated. Thank you for getting vaccinated! #VaccinatetheNaturalState
Whether @CurtisEBarnett, our president and CEO, is outdoors enjoying Arkansas' natural beauty or indoors attending a meeting, he knows the importance of wearing a mask to fight COVID-19. He would love to see your mask, too. Tag us in a selfie. #MaskUpAR
Rural hospitals are critical to the healthcare system. That’s why the Blue & You Foundation gave a $55,000 grant to @Rockefeller Institute today at the Rural Health Summit to establish the Rural Health Association of Arkansas to engage stakeholders and address healthcare needs.
Great work by our @uamshealth team providing over 1000 vaccine doses @SimmonsBnkArena yesterday but holy cow the t-shirts our volunteers wore are awesome!
Curtis Barnett, our president and CEO, sat down recently with @RobyBrock, host of Talk Business & Politics, to discuss the impact of COVID-19 in Arkansas from the perspectives of both an employer and a healthcare system participant, and how we have responded to community needs.
The Rison Wildcats participated in our #FearlessFoodFight and packed 20,505 meals for local food pantries with @ThePackShackNWA. Meals from this event were donated to Mt. Olive United Methodist Church. #FourthandFearless
Curtis Barnett, our president and CEO, appeared at Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s weekly COVID-19 press conference today to discuss the #VaccinatetheNaturalState campaign.
In Northwest Arkansas and need a COVID-19 test? @uamshealth drive-thru mobile clinic will be at UAMS Northwest in Fayetteville, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., tomorrow, Thursday, September 10.
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Today @CurtisEBarnett, our president and chief executive officer, spoke at the @RotaryClub99 meeting at @ClintonCenter. He discussed the importance of #behavioralhealth and whole person health.
Get vaccinated! The @uamshealth mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic is making stops in Little Rock, North Little Rock and Wrightsville this week.
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The @NWArkCouncil hosted the largest COVID-19 vaccine event in the state today, vaccinating more than 3,000 people with their first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Curtis Barnett, our president and CEO, masks up with @AsaHutchinson and @FrankScottJr. Governor Hutchinson has mandated masks to be worn in public if you are in a building or if you can’t easily social distance. Tag us in your mask selfie! #MaskUpAR
Listen to Nate Smith, M.D., director of the @ADHPIO, talk about why #exercise is important not only for your body but also your mental health. He’s ready for the Blue & You Fitness Challenge – are you? #BYFC2019
Awesome work today, Student Doctors! Thanks to all who volunteered. We had a great turnout and we are so grateful to @ArkBlueCross & @CityofJonesboro for partnering to put on today’s COVID vaccine clinic! #vaccinatethenaturalstate
Come visit our Wonderland booth at the @LRMarathon Health & Fitness Expo this weekend. Thanks @CurtisEBarnett and Karen Barnett for dropping by! We're at booth 506 today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Look for the white rabbit!
In fall 2021, nearly 38% of adults in Arkansas reported symptoms of anxiety or depression. President and CEO @CurtisEBarnett shares how we're investing in the whole health of our communities and working to #NormalizeTheConversation. hub.arkansasbluecross.com/me…
Thanks to a $143,500 grant from the Blue & You Foundation, the @LittleRockZoo was able to construct a physically and mentally stimulating playground. Last week, we were there for the ribbon-cutting and official naming of the playground – the Blue & You Sensory Garden.
Can you believe the @Southside_SD Southerners packed 29,616 meals? They contributed to the fight against hunger through our #FearlessFoodFight with @ThePackShackNWA. These meals were donated to North Heights Church of Christ and Cedar Ridge and Southside 4-H Food Pantries.
Paula has been tragically affected by Arkansas’ opioid crisis, which claimed the life of her son, Parker. She tells her personal account on our blog, togetherarkansas.com/2021/06….
The @uamshealth mobile #COVID19 vaccination clinic is on the move. Today it's at Little Rock Central High School from 12:30 - 6 p.m. These clinics are available to people who pre-register. Call 501-526-2211 to register or visit: vaccinesignup.uams.edu/mobil…
Max Caldwell, Caldwell Pharmacy in Wynne, Kristin Lippencott, Arkansas Blue Cross Wellness Program Manager, and Forrest City Mayor Cedric Williams met on Saturday to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine clinic there tomorrow for those eligible in Phase 1B.
We're battling through winter's chill by continuing our #FearlessFoodFight campaign with our own Arkansas Blue Cross employees. Our team packed 31,512 meals that were donated to the city of Waldron (Scott County) and the @ARHungerRelief.
The @uamshealth mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic is making stops around the state. It's in Paron today and Little Rock on Saturday. hub.arkansasbluecross.com/ua…
We are so excited to share Kevin Kresse's latest sculpture, "The Milestone,” which was dedicated today in front of our NWA Corporate Center in Springdale. We also provided 100 bicycles and helmets to Pedal it Forward NWA!
Blue & You magazine, which debuted in the fall of 1995, now is mailed to more than 400,000 households, providing our members with information about their coverage and how to live healthy lives. #70YearsServingAR
The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas has presented @UALR with a $68,357 grant to support continuing education for healthcare professionals. @ArkBlueCrosstalkbusiness.net/2020/01/ua-…
Signage is now in place on a 76,000-square-foot medical office building along I-49 in Springdale for Little Rock-based USAble Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of @ArkBlueCross. Construction of the four-building should wrap up later this summer.
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Today marks a wonderful milestone - our 75th anniversary! 🎉 We are incredibly grateful to Arkansas for entrusting us for a remarkable 75 years. Thank you for being a part of our journey! 💙#TakeGoodCareArkansas
We are headed to Foreman High School for their 2018 Kickoff Classic pep rally presented by @HootensARFBall. Join us in the high school gym on August 6 at 6 p.m. to cheer on the Gators – make sure to wear your maroon! #FourthAndFearless#HootensFootball
Go Hogs! @EricPMusselman helped us in the fall with a simple but critical message for all Arkansans: wear a mask. Keep wearing a mask until we beat this virus! #MaskUpAR#WPS
Learn more about the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas $5.29 million investment in Arkansas-based programs to improve access to, and awareness of, behavioral health programs focused on our community. #ARBehavioralHealth
Carla Martin is @uapbinfo vice chancellor for finance and administration and an Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield board member. Carla encourages everyone to wear a mask to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic together. #MaskUpAR
Gulshad Koskarbaeva, who works in our Primary Care group, shot this amazing photo of the Blue Angels flying over Little Rock today to salute our healthcare heroes and all of those affected by COVID-19.
We plan to watch Nia Renee, a Little Rock Central High School senior, tonight on #AmericanIdol on @KATVNews. Not only is she an Arkansan but she has a connection to our company! Her cousin, Wanda King, is vice president of Claims and FEP operations.Go Nia!
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Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield medical professionals received COVID-19 vaccinations earlier this year to prepare to vaccinate Arkansans throughout the state. Dr. Bert Price, one of our medical directors, shares his reason to #VaccinatetheNaturalState.
In case you missed it, Dr. Creshelle R. Nash, one of our medical directors, appeared on "Good Morning Arkansas" on KATV Channel 7 discussing the new #VaccinatetheNaturalState campaign and addressing health equity.
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Stop by Arkansas Blue Cross’ tent at Boo at the Zoo on Saturday, October 26, at the @LittleRockZoo! We’ll be giving away free snacks and lanterns. Be safe, be seen this #Halloween!
We're deeply concerned for the people of #Jonesboro in Saturday’s tornado. We’re here to help. For our members affected by the tornado, you can download the My Blueprint Mobile app from the App store or Google Play to access an electronic member ID and our member portal.
Had a great time at our @NS_Recovery grand opening. Even ran into @TheJoeJohnson7 and my doppelgänger, @CurtisEBarnett. We appreciate the support! @ArkBlueCross
Our Jonesboro ArkansasBlue team made personal donations of food and money to the @foodbankofnea at the nonprofit’s annual food drive. The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas provides food to people in need in a 12-county area.
It's always been critical to donate blood. That's especially true during a pandemic. Blood donations are down this year, but they're still as important as ever. They can save lives like our employee Melinda Steele's. Consider donating blood this month.
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As our nation honors all those who have served in our military, we also are honoring veterans who work alongside us at Arkansas Blue Cross. We appreciate their service to our country and to the communities they serve! #HappyVeteransDay!
For the first time in history, six of our local hospitals have come together for the greater good and better health of central Arkansans. We are proud to support these hospitals and 50 for the Future in delivering this message to Take Care Arkansas.
Vaccinate Arkansas gives employers tools they need to successfully navigate the COVID-19 vaccination process. In turn, they can confidently prepare their employees to return safely to the workplace.
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Arkansas Blue Cross recognizes that people in rural parts of our state benefit greatly from better access to quality health care,” said @CurtisEBarnett, Arkansas Blue Cross president and chief executive officer.
Congratulations to these three @UAMS_COM students for being awarded a $20K @ArkBlueCross Primary Care Scholarship.👏👏👏 This scholarship encourages aspiring physicians to pursue primary care practices in rural Arkansas. ✨🎉 bit.ly/2Eau3Dn
People stayed in their cars and received their vaccinations under large white tents set up at J.B. Hunt's Lowell headquarters. On behalf of everyone at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, thanks for helping #VaccinatetheNaturalState.
The Kickoff Classic football games are August 25 and 27! Each game’s halftime will feature a “Skills and Drills” contest for prizes. Just come to the game and enter your name at any Arkansas Blue Cross tent.
It’s good to be Blue! We are honored to be named one of the “Best Places to Work in Arkansas” for the eighth consecutive year by @ArkBusiness Publishing Group. Find out why our employees love working for us.
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The Delta Care-a-Van will be in Pocahontas this Friday to provide free vaccines to those in Arkansas Department of Health approved categories. For more information, click the link below. #VaccinatetheNaturalStatecalendly.com/atghelpjb/pocah…
We did it again! Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield was named one of the Best Places to Work in Arkansas for 2021 … nine years in a row! The Best Places to Work company assessment gathers information about workplaces and surveys their employees. Our employees love to be Blue!
Missy Davis, our director of Primary Care and Health Informations, is a hugger. She wears her mask because she wants us to fight COVID-19 so we can hug our family and friends again soon. Tell us why you wear a mask and share your mask selfies in this thread. #MaskUpAR
The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas visited nursing students at @ArkansasState to present a grant for the purchase of a pediatric simulator manikin (a teaching model of the human body). It will be used to train and teach anatomy and first-aid to the students.
Congratulations, @CurtisEBarnett, our president and CEO! Curtis is featured in "Arkansas 250" as one of Arkansas' most influential leaders of 2021 by @ArkBusiness.
We're proud to have Curtis at our helm!
Thank you @THV11 for covering the Blue & You Foundation donation to the
@UALR Nursing program. Continuing education for nursing students, healthcare professionals and first responders in the Nursing Center SIM Lab is vital for better healthcare. thv11.com/video/news/local/o…