Whip up something tasty with FREE cooking classes in Railroad Park
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5 Birmingham hiking trails you need to check out today for spectacular views, wildlife + more
From city views 🌅 to scenic spots, Birmingham's hiking trails offer something for everyone. 🥾
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5 remarkable Birmingham farm-to-table restaurants that we love
Read Time 4 MinutesSupporting local business isn’t only good for the city you love—it’s good for your health! These farm-to-table restaurants in Birmingham use ingredients close to home and bring outstanding food to the Magic City.
Keep your immune system strong with 5 easy tips from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Read Time 4 MinutesIn the past, its been easy to slip up on your shots, vitamins and generally stay healthy. What’s a little cold? During the pandemic, we have to remain vigilant in keeping our immune systems strong. Dr. Anne…
Build healthy eating habits in the New Year with advice from a registered dietician at Blue Cross
Read Time 4 MinutesIt comes as no surprise that about 45% of Americans made improving their diet a New Year’s resolution in 2020. Forming healthy eating habits that last can be difficult with an oversaturation of information currently out there.…
9 active Birmingham winter activities to get you moving without risking your health
Read Time 5 MinutesWinter may bring cooler weather and shorter days, but don’t write off the season completely. Christina Marxen, a business analyst with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and a certified exercise instructor, gave us advice for safe…
Prevent type 2 diabetes with 5 tips from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Read Time 4 MinutesAs we close out National Diabetes Awareness month, it’s important to remind ourselves of the risks attached to diabetes. By changing a few habits, you can prevent type 2 diabetes and manage it. We caught up with…
Local schools help decrease childhood obesity with help from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of AL
Read Time 3 MinutesHealth and wellness in daily activities have always played an important role in preventing childhood obesity, but how are these factors implemented in schools where children spend most of their time? Blue Cross and Blue Shield of…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama provides $80 million in premium relief to customers
Read Time 2 MinutesMany of our community members have stepped up to the plate and met the needs of Alabamians during COVID-19. Since recognizing health is at the forefront of everyone’s mind, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBSAL)…
3 BIG ways our city benefits from this company’s $230 million commitment
Read Time 5 MinutesIt’s hard to scroll through your feed without seeing an abundance of bad news, especially regarding the pandemic. However, we found some info that takes a 180 turn on the doom and gloom. Blue Cross and Blue…
How Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is helping Birmingham nonprofits shield residents from loss
Read Time 5 MinutesBirmingham is a powerful city in more ways than one. Our local nonprofits, along with the support of companies like Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, are a big part of what makes us so sturdy.…
Did you know Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama now covers telehealth visits?
Read Time 4 MinutesIn the midst of COVID-19, a time when everything is unknown, telehealth is providing some much-needed certainty. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama expanded telehealth coverage to keep us safe and give us a little more…
CANCELLED: Get healthy with free exercise classes returning to Railroad Park!
Read Time 2 MinutesCANCELLED FOR NOW. Spring is almost here, which means it’s time for one of our favorite activities downtown—free exercise classes at Railroad Park! Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Get Healthy on the Railroad…
The Mercedes-Benz Marathon Weekend, February 14-16: why it’s more than a race
Read Time 3 MinutesEvery February for the last eight years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s Nichole Edwards has made the journey up to Birmingham from Mobile on I-65 to volunteer at the Mercedes-Benz Marathon. Here’s why the race,…
Want $10,000 for your school’s health & wellness programs? Apply now.
Read Time 3 MinutesHave you heard about the Be Healthy School Grant Program? It’s an opportunity for Alabama schools to win a $10K health and wellness grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. It’s super easy to apply,…