Working for a healthier Oklahoma

Both as a health insurer and a corporate citizen, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma has a strong, personal interest in the health of Oklahomans. As a not-for-profit organization, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma plays an active role in promoting health and wellness.

Physicians, the media, state agencies and health insurers can play leadership roles in the effort to improve the state or our state's health. But ultimately, it's everyday citizens — the consumers of health care — who must take charge of their own health and the health of their families.

Below are links to resources that can help our members and other Oklahomans be healthier and improve their overall quality of life.

Champions of Health

The Champions of Health awards honor individuals and organizations working to make a difference in the health of Oklahoma communities. 

View the 2007 winners.

Visit www.championsofhealth.org or call 1-866-876-4376 for more information. 

Be Smart-Don't Start! Smoking Storyboard Contest

The fourth annual Be Smart—Don’t Start! storyboard contest winners have been announced . Thousands of Oklahoma students (grades K-5) participated in the 2007 program to address the dangers of tobacco.

View the 2007 contest winners
Meet Blaze, the Braggin' Blue Dragon

SafeMeds prescription drug program 

Patient safety is the purpose of the SafeMeds program, which helps consumers manage multiple medications, minimizing the risk of errors and potentially harmful interactions. If you take four or more medications, this simple and effective program will help prevent potentially dangerous drug interactions.

BlueExtras

Discounts on health-related products and services to support your healthy lifestyle. Save money on value-added health care products and services simply by showing your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma or BlueLincs HMO member ID card prior to receiving services.

AboutThatBug.com: Appropriate Antibiotic Use
Learn more about the appropriate use of antibiotics, antibiotic resistance and infectious disease prevention at AboutThatBug.com, a helpful online resource for health care consumers.

Health-related Web sites
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma provides these links for information only. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma has no involvement in the creation or accuracy of these pages. If you have specific questions regarding your health, consult with your physician.