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2023 Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® ensures uninterrupted coverage for Albertans displaced by wildfires

Alberta Blue Cross® is committed to providing uninterrupted coverage to plan members evacuated from their homes due to the wildfire situation in Alberta. The benefits provider has implemented a number of special measures to ensure plan members have continued access to the health coverage they need during this difficult time.…

Alberta Blue Cross®May 9, 2023

2023 Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® recognizes exceptional volunteers through new Community Wellbeing grant program

Alberta Blue Cross® is marking its 75th Anniversary in 2023—celebrating a legacy of giving back to Albertans through a new community wellbeing grant program. Through the new Community Wellbeing grant program, Alberta Blue Cross® will be recognizing 75 exceptional volunteers across the province this year with $1,000 awards each in…

Alberta Blue Cross®May 3, 2023

2023 Media releases

Keeping young adults in touch with their health and wellbeing

Alberta Blue Cross® is putting the mental wellness of young Albertans front and centre. During Mental Health Week, which runs from May 1 to 7, Canadians are encouraged to share their stories about mental health—and Alberta Blue Cross® wants to start a conversation about how mental health is a growing…

Alberta Blue Cross®April 16, 2023

2023 Media releases

Albertans keen to return to travel

Albertans are eager to get back to travelling in 2023, according to a new study from Blue Cross®. “More than three quarters of Albertans say they intend to travel this year, after several years of missing out on travel due to the pandemic,” says Brian Geislinger, Vice-President of Corporate Relations…

Alberta Blue Cross®February 16, 2023

2023 Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® announces latest recipients of Built Together grant program

The Alberta Blue Cross® Built Together grant program helps Albertans build spaces that foster active living in communities across the province. Whether it be outdoor gyms, cycling paths, playgrounds, skate parks, sports courts or outdoor rinks, the program is intended to support Albertans to live their best lives. “Alberta Blue…

Alberta Blue Cross®February 7, 2023

2023 Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® challenges all Albertans to participate in Winter Walk Day

On Wednesday, February 1, hundreds of thousands of Albertans across the province will embrace the cold and celebrate our Alberta winters with Winter Walk Day 2023. Alberta Blue Cross® challenges all Albertans to participate by bundling up, going outside and getting active. “The health benefits of walking and of getting…

Alberta Blue Cross®February 1, 2023

2023 Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® reminds Alberta seniors to be vigilant against potential fraud

With recent reports of a new scam attempting to defraud seniors by promising health care payments, Alberta Blue Cross® is reminding seniors to be vigilant against fraud. All Albertans aged 65 and older are eligible for the Coverage for Seniors program administered by Alberta Blue Cross® on behalf of the…

Alberta Blue Cross®January 17, 2023

2023 Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® Faces of Wellness program recognizes Albertans’ exceptional commitments to wellness

As many of us set New Year’s resolutions related to improving our health and wellness, Alberta Blue Cross® is sharing inspiring stories of the wellness journeys of the grand prize winner and finalists through its annual Faces of Wellness program. “The Faces of Wellness program recognizes Albertans who are everyday…

Alberta Blue Cross®January 3, 2023

2022 Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® and Alberta Innovates form strategic partnership to connect people with innovative digital health care solutions

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, December 7, 2022—Alberta Blue Cross® and Alberta Innovates are partnering to connect people with innovative digital health solutions to support the prevention and management of chronic disease and mental health, two of the largest contributors to the rising cost of benefit plans. There are nearly 500,000 health-related digital…

Alberta Blue Cross®December 7, 2022

2022 Media releases

New pilot aims to inspire healthy behavior and prevent diabetes

Joint news release from Alberta Health Services, YES Health and Alberta Blue Cross® Alberta health organizations partner with digital health innovator to pilot AI-enhanced virtual Diabetes Prevention Program. A digital Diabetes Prevention Program that is delivered through a smartphone app is being piloted in Alberta. This app provides participants with…

Alberta Blue Cross®August 18, 2022

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