2010 Press Releases
Last Chance to Reserve Seats for the 'Champions of Health' Awards
Reservations accepted through October 6
There's just enough time to reserve your seat at the 7th annual Champions of Health awards ceremony and dinner featuring Emmitt Smith, former Dallas Cowboys running back, as keynote speaker. Reservations are available for $50 each and may be purchased through Wednesday, October 6 by calling 866-876-4376.
Read MoreCowboys Legend Emmitt Smith to speak at 2010 'Champions of Health' awards
Emmitt Smith, former Dallas Cowboys running back and recent National Football League (NFL) Hall of Fame inductee, will be the keynote speaker of the 2010 Champions of Health awards, 6 p.m., Oct. 18 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. Smith is the NFL’s all-time leading rusher and a three-time Super Bowl champion.
Reservations to the Champions of Health awards ceremony and dinner are available for $50 each and may be purchased through Wednesday, Oct. 6 by calling 866-876-4376. Autographed memorabilia will be available for purchase during live and silent auctions on the evening of the event.
Read More2010 'Champions of Health' Winners Announced
"Farm to You" has been named the 2010 Children's Health Champion and recipient of the Dr. Rodney Huey Memorial Champion of Oklahoma Health award, the highest honor of the Champions of Health awards.
Coordinated by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OCES), Farm to You is an exemplary demonstration of collaboration between state agencies, commodity and community partners with the common mission of delivering research-based information and programs to help Oklahoma youth address major health concerns that affect their quality of life. These concerns include increased rates of obesity, limited physical activity, low consumption of fruits and vegetables, high prevalence of tooth decay and a high rate of tobacco use among adolescents and teens. The educational initiative is designed to increase awareness of the relationships between agriculture, food and health.
Read MoreLast Chance! Nominate your Champion of Health Today
Tulsa, OK — Do you know someone who should be recognized as a Champion of Oklahoma Health? Your nomination could help the organization or person who inspires you to achieve even greater recognition and success. There is still time to nominate your health Champion to receive an award. The Champions of Health Awards honor individuals and organizations around the state who work to improve the health of Oklahomans everyday, using limited resources and often without recognition. Submit your nomination at championsofhealth.org 
through July 30.
Health Care Service Corporation Named Among Best Places to Work in IT
IDG's Computerworld has named Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), which operates Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, as one of the best places to work in information technology (IT). The award recognizes companies that excel in creating a dynamic work environment with career development opportunities, continuous training, retention efforts, great benefits and an appreciation for diversity. HCSC is a customer-owned company and also operates Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans in Illinois, New Mexico and Texas.
Read MorePediatric Obesity Program Rewards Zion Elementary for Healthy Results
In an effort to reduce childhood obesity and prevent future cases of diabetes, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK) joined with several Oklahoma schools to participate in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association’s school-based Pediatric Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Pilot Program.
Read MoreNominations Accepted for the 2010 'Champions of Health' Awards
Tulsa, OK — Do you know a health Champion? Individuals and organizations around the state champion efforts to improve the health of Oklahomans everyday, using limited resources and without recognition. The Champions of Health Awards seek to shine a light on those profound efforts to improve Oklahoma's health. The 2010 Champions of Health awards program invites nominations of those who are making a significant difference in the health of Oklahomans.
Read MoreBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Gift To Support Diabetes and Cancer Patients
Oklahoma City, OK — In an effort to improve health care for Oklahoma's underinsured and uninsured citizens, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma is providing funding to support the work of the OU Cancer Institute and the Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Center.
Read MoreBCBSOK Commits to a Health Information Exchange Identified by the White House as a Role Model
Tulsa, OK — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma is honored to have played a significant role in helping to influence one of 15 Health Information Exchanges (HIE) that The White House expects to "achieve meaningful and measurable improvements in health care quality, safety and efficiency ." Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma provided critical information and perspective to help win more than $12 million for the Greater Tulsa Health Access Network (G-THAN).
Tobacco-free Contest Winners Awarded at State Capitol
The seventh annual Be Smart–Don't Start! Storyboard Contest, designed to educate kids about the dangers of tobacco, honored its 2010 winners at the State Capitol in Oklahoma City today. Through the contest, Oklahoma elementary students write and draw a 30-second commercial to teach others about the dangers of tobacco.
Read MoreBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Implements Reform Provision Early
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma has made the voluntary decision to expedite a provision of the new reform law and will allow dependents currently covered under their parent's health plan to stay on the plan until the age of 26. Instead of implementing the change on September 23, 2010, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma plans to extend the coverage May 1, 2010 — in time to benefit this spring's college graduates.
Read MoreBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Announces Presenting Sponsorship of Williams Route 66 Marathon
The directors of the Tulsa Route 66 Marathon, Inc., are pleased to welcome Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma as the new presenting sponsor of the Williams Route 66 Marathon, which benefits the Tulsa Area United Way, and all associated events. Williams Route 66 Marathon and company representatives announced the partnership at the Blue Cross and Blue Shield National Walk at Lunch Day today, Wednesday, April 28.
Read MoreTen Years and Rolling Strong: New Caring Van Steers Toward Free OKC Immunizations
With 10 years of Oklahoma City service in the rearview mirror, the Oklahoma Caring Foundation, Inc. is revving up to use its new Caring Van. This new addition will play a large role in providing free immunizations to Oklahoma City area families. The vehicle — funded by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Wal-Mart Foundation and Walton Family Foundation (through the efforts of Arvest Bank) — will be revealed at 10 a.m. on April 20 at Oklahoma City Educare, 500 S.E. Grand Boulevard.
Read MoreOklahoma Anti-tobacco Contest Supports National Kick Butts Day
Oklahoma's annual Be Smart—Don't Start! contest is wrapping up just as national Kick Butts Day approaches on Wednesday. The annual statewide Be Smart—Don't Start! storyboard contest, ending on March 26, educates elementary students statewide about the dangers of tobacco. The winning contestants will share their tobacco-free message with their peers through a commercial. Free contest materials can be requested online, and entries must be postmarked by March 26.
Read MoreAnti-tobacco Contest Reduces Spring Break Boredom
With spring break around the corner, Oklahoma students may have extra time on their hands. According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, more than half of youth are at risk for substance abuse if they are often stressed, bored or have too much spending money. While reducing possible spring break boredom, the annual statewide Be Smart—Don't Start! storyboard contest also educates elementary students about the dangers of tobacco. The winning contestants will share their tobacco-free message with their peers through a commercial. Free contest materials can be requested online, and entries must be postmarked by March 26.
Read MoreKids Teach Kids to Be Tobacco-Free
The seventh annual Be Smart—Don’t Start! storyboard contest is open to elementary students through March 26. This unique statewide contest is designed to educate kids about the dangers of tobacco, while giving them the chance to share the tobacco-free message with their peers. Free contest materials can be requested online.
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