2021

One in 10 households experience food insecurity in Alberta, according to a report from Alberta Health Services. A recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that people experiencing food insecurity are more likely to have multiple chronic diseases where food insecurity may impact management of their health,…

Earlier this year, Alberta Blue Cross® launched the new Faces of Wellness program to recognize Albertans who are everyday champions for wellness in their own lives, workplaces and communities. Whether that’s making positive lifestyle changes toward becoming healthier, promoting a health-related cause, making the most of life while living with…

A free program that provides daily text messages to Alberta’s young people providing support, encouragement and inspiration through the pandemic has seen more than 800 subscribers join the program in the first six months since it was introduced. The More Good Days program, sponsored by Alberta Blue Cross® and the…

While employers know intuitively that investments in workplace wellness make for healthier and more productive team members, the lingering question with workplace wellness investments continues to be - do such investments provide a clear return on investment? A new study by the Institute of Health Economics examining Alberta Blue Cross®’s…

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a sharp rise in mental health concerns, particularly as individuals deal with feelings of isolation and loneliness. As we see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, reconnecting face-to-face is a critical component of enhancing our mental health. That’s why Alberta Blue Cross®…

Alberta Blue Cross® is encouraging Indigenous young adults across the province to consider applying for its Indigenous scholarship program, which is currently accepting applications. As part of Alberta Blue Cross®’s commitment to wellness, its long-standing Indigenous scholarship program is intended to support not only the financial wellness of students, but…

As the new school year approaches and more than 700,000 Alberta children and youth prepare to return to class, the continued uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased levels of stress and anxiety among children and parents alike. “Socialization and school are formative for young people and the…

Alberta Blue Cross® and the Injury Prevention Centre have teamed up to create a timely new resource to support Alberta seniors as they emerge from the pandemic. “The pandemic has been a challenging time for everyone, but the last 17 months have taken a particular toll on Alberta seniors,” says…

Wellness has many faces. Could it be yours? Alberta Blue Cross® is looking to recognize Albertans who are everyday champions for wellness in their own lives, in their workplaces and their communities. Whether that’s making positive lifestyle changes toward becoming healthier, promoting a health-related cause, making the most of life…

With hope for an end to the pandemic now in sight, Alberta Blue Cross® is reporting back to Albertans on the high level of interest and participation in its popular COVID Community Roots Program. The program was introduced in 2020 to support services in rural and remote communities through the…