August 2022
Investing in South Carolina's Mental Health
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) launched the 988 service this year to help those struggling with thoughts of self-harm. An unfunded federal mandate required NSPL to launch the 988 service as a 24/7 universal dialing code in July. Mental Health America of Greenville County (MHAGC) is the only call center in South Carolina handling these lifeline calls. The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation continues its support of our state’s mental health through a grant to MHAGC.
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9 Things Parents Can Do for a Healthy School Year
The schools are read and teachers prepared to welcome kids back to classrooms across the state. But before the first day, learn how BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s Dr. Derick Wenning, an associate medical director, says parents can set their kids up for a healthy school year.
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5 Questions With Voorhees University
In 2020 BlueCross made a commitment to the state's six private, four-year historically Black colleges and universities. Voorhees College in Denmark recently added graduate programs and became a university. The head of the college's advancement office shares how the school is changing.
The Importance of Vaccines and the Flu Shot
Undoubtedly, vaccines have been on everyone’s mind since the start of the pandemic. Here are the basics on vaccines and the flu shot and why you should make sure you and your family members are up to date on your vaccines.
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Staying Healthy During the Back-to-School Rush
Diabetes Free SC (DFSC) is supporting two complementary organizations that focus on school-based wellness: the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness. Both organizations work with schools and school districts across our state to ensure our schools are the healthiest places they can be — for students, staff, families and communities. In the back-to-school spirit, DFSC offers some of its favorite tips to make sure your family stays healthy during this busy time of year.
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