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Committed from the Start and Racing Toward Results: Q&A on the BlueCross legacy of caring for the community

Calvin Anderson, senior vice president and chief of staff at BlueCross, spoke with Better Tennessee about the past, present and future of those efforts.
Discover the Power of Blue Across Tennessee: Health Foundation, Community Trust give $14.8 million to organizations working across Tennessee in 2015

Health Foundation, Community Trust give $14.8 million to organizations working across Tennessee in 2015
Giving Back Is in the BlueCross DNA

In 2014, BlueCross invested more than $14 million in community outreach efforts with more than 270 organizations.
GoNoodle

GoNoodle was used in 1,079 elementary schools in Tennessee last school year by 178,965 students.

GoNoodle: In-class exercise gets kids' bodies and minds moving

GoNoodle was used in 1,079 elementary schools in Tennessee last school year by 178,965 students.
Got GoNoodle Teacher Tips?

Tennessee teachers: What’s the biggest success you had with GoNoodle in the classroom this school year?

Got GoNoodle Teacher Tips?: Finding the year's top 5 #GoNoodleTN success stories from Tennessee teachers

Tennessee teachers: What’s the biggest success you had with GoNoodle in the classroom this school year?
Health Brief: Childhood Obesity in Tennessee

Updated June 20, 2017 Health briefs offer quick but comprehensive information about some of the biggest health challenges Tennessee is facing. Scroll down to read all about childhood obesity in our state or jump to a specific section: Definition Causes Long-term impact Solutions Infographics Health professionals consider the current situation an epidemic with long-term health consequences for these children as they get older. For example: Tennessee consistently ranks as one of the states with the highest rate of childhood obesity. according to the 2017 BCBS Health Index Report. Back to top How do you define childhood obesity? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention uses Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine overweight and obesity. BMI for children takes into account […]

Health Brief: Childhood Obesity in Tennessee: Tennessee ranks #5 for most obese 10-17 year-olds and the consequences last far beyond their teen years

Updated June 20, 2017 Health briefs offer quick but comprehensive information about some of the biggest health challenges Tennessee is facing. Scroll down to read all about childhood obesity in our state or jump to a specific section: Definition Causes Long-term impact Solutions Infographics Health professionals consider the current situation an epidemic with long-term health consequences for these children as they get older. For example: Tennessee consistently ranks as one of the states with the highest rate of childhood obesity. according to the 2017 BCBS Health Index Report. Back to top How do you define childhood obesity? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention uses Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine overweight and obesity. BMI for children takes into account […]
Jump, Jive & Learn

The science behind a few GoNoodle classroom exercises that spur activity, lead to improved academic performance

Jump, Jive & Learn: The science behind a few GoNoodle classroom exercises that spur activity, lead to improved academic performance

The science behind a few GoNoodle classroom exercises that spur activity, lead to improved academic performance
Knocked Down, Then Lifted Up

When Lookout Valley football player Peyton Cook took a helmet to his leg, the extensive treatments for the injury were painful, but Peyton found the positive: he decided he wanted to become a physical therapist.

Knocked Down, Then Lifted Up: Mentors help students make college dream a reality

When Lookout Valley football player Peyton Cook took a helmet to his leg, the extensive treatments for the injury were painful, but Peyton found the positive: he decided he wanted to become a physical therapist.
Knoxville & Knox County Health Brief

Updated January 15, 2018 County health briefs offer comprehensive information about Tennessee cities and their surrounding areas. Each county health brief is different and focuses on that county’s biggest health challenges as identified by county and city health departments. Due to the highly customized nature of this information, statistics and metrics will vary from brief to brief. The Knox County health brief focuses on the top health priorities as identified by local experts, including representatives from the Knox County Health Department. Scroll down to read about health in Knox County, view sources or jump to a specific section: Demographics Causes of death Disease Social determinants Health disparities Solutions What are the demographics of Knox County? Population 448,164 Income The median […]

Knoxville & Knox County Health Brief

Updated January 15, 2018 County health briefs offer comprehensive information about Tennessee cities and their surrounding areas. Each county health brief is different and focuses on that county’s biggest health challenges as identified by county and city health departments. Due to the highly customized nature of this information, statistics and metrics will vary from brief to brief. The Knox County health brief focuses on the top health priorities as identified by local experts, including representatives from the Knox County Health Department. Scroll down to read about health in Knox County, view sources or jump to a specific section: Demographics Causes of death Disease Social determinants Health disparities Solutions What are the demographics of Knox County? Population 448,164 Income The median […]
Letter from CEO JD Hickey

Tennessee is facing a crisis of childhood obesity, so BlueCross is stepping up.

Letter from CEO JD Hickey: Tennessee is facing a crisis of childhood obesity, so BlueCross is stepping up.

Tennessee is facing a crisis of childhood obesity, so BlueCross is stepping up.