DETROIT — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan received top honors at the recent Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council's 27th Annual Awards Program. A winner for the fourth consecutive year, The Blues was presented the prestigious...Health
DETROIT — Researchers from the University of Michigan and Michigan State University have been awarded a total of $2,741,501 for three research studies to evaluate several aspects of the Michigan Blues' Value Partnerships programs. The highly competitive research grants will allow experienced, outside researchers to test and...
Building healthy communities
DETROIT — Detroit Lions quarterback, Matthew Stafford, in continuation of his partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM), surprised nearly 300 students from three local Detroit-area schools during their visit to Ford Field this week. Students from Dixon Elementary, Henry Ford Academy and...Health
Halal beauty products have become increasingly popular among women in the Middle East. According to a report in Reuters halal beauty products have earned $500 million for the global halal market. The products don't contain alcohol or pork like most cosmetics, and are instead made using plants and natural minerals. Dietary...
The Michigan Blues anticipate that reform will bring about a more-level playing field where other insurers will no longer be able to cherry pick the young and healthy.In March, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, promising sweeping changes in the health care industry. Over the past few months, a...Health
The Dearborn Health Department will offer flu shots every week this fall on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 4. The clinics are walk-in and open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Health Department, located inside the Henry Ford Centennial Library at 16301 Michigan Avenue.
Children six months to 18 years of age will be charged...
Cherry Hill Baptist Church, 1045 N. Gulley Road in Dearborn Heights, will give free hearing screenings on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features adult and senior screenings, education on hearing aids, information about free and low cost hearing aids and refreshments.
The screenings are sponsored by the Dearborn...Health
DETROIT — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan held a banquet on Monday, August 30 at 5:00 p.m. to welcome 12 Detroit Public School students into a one year internship for a high school transition program entitled Project SEARCH. Project SEARCH is a transition program which provides training and education to students with disabilities...
The Grand Hotel - Like no other in the world
DETROIT — There is a quaint magic on Michigan's historic Mackinac Island, overlooking the Straits of Mackinac between Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas. No motorized vehicles are allowed, so the beauty of the Island and its historic landmarks remain as they were 200 years...Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has teamed up with more than 40 Michigan companies to offer discounts to its members on everything from yoga classes to travel packages. With the new program Healthy Blue Xtras, members can save money on groceries, workout gear and gym memberships. BCBSM hopes the program will encourage members to...
DEARBORN — With a heat advisory in effect for Southeast Michigan from independence day weekend through Wednesday, Metro-Detroiters have had to work to stay cool throughout the work week.
The intense heat was a result of a high pressure system moving east, allowing moisture to enter the area from the south, creating a...
