CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

We are proud to present our 2023 With Care campaign featuring our members and the individuals that make it happen, our Difference Makers. Their dedication and passion for our mission drives our efforts to meet our members where they are, when and how they need it. As a local company, it’s essential we support local businesses and approach each project with a diverse, equitable lens. For our campaign, it was important to us to use a local agency partner, with a talented female lead producer and staff, to bring this campaign to life. Watch the campaign here. With Care,

In celebration of #NationalInternDay on July 25, we invited interns from CareFirst and the Washington Nationals to volunteer at the Giving Garden at Nationals Park. While giving back to their community, they learned about the social drivers of health impacting many District communities. As #DifferenceMakers, we empower our interns to learn about and engage with our community to truly live out our mission of advancing equitable, affordable and accessible healthcare for all. Interested in interning with CareFirst? Visit our career site: carefirst.com/careers #CareFirstCares

We’re proud to announce the latest round of community grant funding to address the diabetes epidemic. As part of our mission to reduce health disparities and social drivers of health, the “Place-Based Diabetes Grant Initiative” will empower local organizations to make a meaningful impact on diabetes care across the region in three proposed interventions: - Nutritional Security for Diet-Related Chronic Conditions - Food Is Medicine - Community Food Literacy and Nutrition Education This grant round is designed to foster organizations’ innovative approaches, strengthen their capacity and improve health outcomes for their clientele. Deadline to apply is July 19. To learn more about the grant round and eligibility, visit: http://spr.ly/604694p6K #CareFirstCares

Innovation in healthcare is crucial to improved health outcomes for communities. Our innovation and investment arm Healthworx just announced the reimagined accelerator for healthcare startups.     The Healthworx Accelerator, formerly known as 1501 Health, will support startups as they break into the healthcare industry. Startups who complete the program will be better prepared to execute their ideas for communities throughout the country. Their services will provide innovative solutions for communities to access care and help meet evolving the needs of patients.    We’re looking forward to celebrating the next cohort! Applications open next month.

At CareFirst, our interns are a vital part of our organization. They tackle projects alongside our seasoned #DifferenceMakers and learn valuable skills through mentorship! Discover more about CareFirst internships at http://spr.ly/60439qQe1. #CareFirstCares

Last month, we joined with DC Bike Ride, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) for the Graduation on Wheels event where over 200 second-grade DCPS students received a free bike, helmet and fun customizations. Continuing their experiential learning, students engaged in bike safety education and tested their new wheels and skills in the traffic garden. We’re proud to be a longtime supporter of DC Bike Ride and encourage these students to engage in healthy, safe and fun activities. Watch the Graduation on Wheels recap here: http://spr.ly/60429oFcg #DCBikeRide #CareFirstCares

As we prepare for our upcoming Week of Equity & Action, we proudly welcomed two special presentations to help our #DifferenceMakers prepare. Boston-based leadership coach and facilitator Jeff Rogers led an interactive Zoom session on the history and lasting impact of Juneteenth entitled “Two Steps Forward.” Jeff told the story of this newly recognized national holiday—also called America’s second Independence Day—and the heartache, struggle and triumph that led to its place on the calendar. And LGBTQ+ advocate Mikelina Belaineh presented to our Difference Makers about “Gender Identity and Inclusivity 101,” an investigation of the complex landscape of gender frameworks and definitions. In addition to exploring how history has shaped our understanding of sex and gender, Mikelina discussed the importance of understanding gender identity and ways to create an inclusive culture both at work and in the community at large. It’s all part of CareFirst’s efforts to help us understand each other—and those we serve—better and with care. #CareFirstCares

At CareFirst, we’re incredibly thankful for the sacrifices and services that veterans have performed for our country. These brave service members have put their lives and their stability on the line for us so that we can be safe. Community support for veterans is about acknowledging their sacrifices and supporting their journey back to civilian life, which is why we’re honored and excited to host the Veterans’ Health and Career Resource Fair on Saturday, July 20 from 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. at our engagement center in Baltimore. Attendees will be able to: ⭐ Access career development resources and employment opportunities ⭐ Receive mental well-being and financial wellness support ⭐ Get blood pressure screenings, learn about healthy eating and even get a free massage To learn more or sign up for this free event: http://spr.ly/60499Z1Sc #CareFirstCares #Veterans #CareerFair

Did you spot us at Pride last month? 🏳️🌈 Members of our PROPride Employee Resource Group (ERG) and other #DifferenceMakers attended Pride parades in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore to celebrate CareFirst's commitment to supporting our LGBTQ+ employees and community members. We strive to make CareFirst an inclusive workplace and demonstrate equality and diversity every day, not just during #PrideMonth. #CareFirstCares

It’s one thing to be told something is possible. It’s another thing entirely to see that someone—and someone like you—has done it. For Kevin Park MD, joining the PROPride Employee Resource Group (ERG) provided him the opportunity to show that an LGBTQ+ person of color can be successful in a large corporation. Kevin, who is CareFirst’s Vice President of Clinical Operations, joined PROPride in 2020 early in his career at CareFirst. With his promotion to Vice President, he shifted his role within the ERG to Executive Sponsor and is continuously finding new ways to champion the group. He’s excited by the passion and energy of PROPride’s leadership and sees the importance of its mission to drive positive change in our community. He encourages LGBTQ+ community members and allies alike to help protect the progress made by previous generations and stand up to those who would turn back the clock. #CareFirstCares #DifferenceMakers #PrideMonth