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2024Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® and the Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories share drowning prevention tips

Drowning is a silent and swift threat, claiming the lives of 450 Canadians each year according to the 2020 National Drowning Report—deaths that are often preventable with simple, proactive steps. During 2024 National Drowning Prevention Week, Alberta Blue Cross® and the Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories are encouraging Albertans to…
Alberta Blue Cross®
July 16, 2024
2024Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® encourages Alberta Indigenous communities to apply for a $50,000 Built Together grant

In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Alberta Blue Cross® is encouraging Indigenous communities across Alberta to apply for the Built Together grant program. The program provides a $50,000 grant annually to an Alberta Indigenous community to promote wellbeing by supporting active living infrastructure. Since its creation in 2013, Built…
Alberta Blue Cross®
June 18, 2024
2024Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® and Alberta Lung are joining together on 2024 World No Tobacco Day, which is May 31, to call more attention to the dangers of youth vaping.

“Since the introduction of vaping products, we know that vaping among Alberta youth rose to 35 per cent in 2020 from 19 per cent seven years earlier—and is likely still on the rise,” says Brian Geislinger, senior vice-president of Corporate Relations and Community Engagement with Alberta Blue Cross®. “Both parents…
Alberta Blue Cross®
May 30, 2024
2024Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® teams up with United Way of the Alberta Capital Region on Menstrual Hygiene Day to normalize menstruation as a normal everyday part of life

In recognition of today being Menstrual Hygiene Day, Alberta Blue Cross® is teaming up with United Way to address period poverty in our communities. Menstrual health is a fundamental aspect of human rights, dignity and public health. Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed annually on May 28, raises awareness to help continue…
Alberta Blue Cross®
May 28, 2024
2024Media releases

What will you create?

Apply now for the Alberta Blue Cross® Built Together grant. Alberta Blue Cross® is looking to support community organizations across the province in promoting active living infrastructure as it brings back its popular Built Together grant program for 2024. “This is the eleventh year of the Alberta Blue Cross® Built…
Alberta Blue Cross®
May 17, 2024
2024Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® announces the latest Indigenous Scholarship winners

Alberta Blue Cross® is pleased to announce the 9 exceptional recipients of the 2024 Indigenous Scholarship program. “We’ve been privileged to support some incredibly deserving individuals in their education journeys through this program,” says Brian Geislinger, senior vice-president of Corporate Relations and Community Engagement with Alberta Blue Cross®. “In 2023…
Alberta Blue Cross®
April 5, 2024
2024Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® and the Injury Prevention Centre highlight danger of medication poisoning

National Poison Prevention Week is March 17 to 23, and Alberta Blue Cross® is partnering with the Alberta Injury Prevention Centre to raise awareness of the dangers of unintentional poisoning—particularly medication poisoning among children. Every year, Alberta Poison and Drug Information Services (PADIS) receives more than 9,500 calls relating to…
Alberta Blue Cross®
March 18, 2024
2024Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® partners with the Alberta Women’s Health Foundation on Inspire Inclusion campaign to raise awareness of historic gaps in women’s health care

In recognition of International Women’s Day, Alberta Blue Cross® is partnering with the Alberta Women’s Health Foundation on a campaign to raise awareness of the gaps that continue to exist in women’s health. International Women’s Day is being recognized globally on March 8 with a theme of Inspire Inclusion—a call…
Alberta Blue Cross®
March 7, 2024