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AZ BLUE OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR NURSES WHO INSPIRE CONTEST
Nurses are often the first to comfort a patient, the steady voice during difficult moments, and the one who helps individuals and families navigate their health journeys. To celebrate the extraordinary impact nurses make every day, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) is now accepting nominations for its third annual Nurses Who Inspire contest. The contest invites Arizonans to nominate a nurse who has gone above and beyond to care for patients, support coworkers, strengthen communities, and
AZ Blue Foundation Helps Deliver 77,000 Bottles of Water to Tribal Communities Across Arizona
As another Arizona summer pushes temperatures into the triple digits, thousands of Tribal residents across the state are receiving something simple but essential: water. This summer, 77,000 bottles of water are reaching Tribal communities across Arizona, helping families stay hydrated and safe during one of the state's most dangerous seasons. Supported by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation (AZ Blue Foundation), the effort is part of a larger initiative to help Tribal Nations respond to
Grant Helps More Arizona Moms Access Postpartum Support
For many Arizona families, support after birth can be hard to find. Across the state, moms continue to face gaps in postpartum and mental health care during a critical time for both parents and babies. To help address that need, 4th Trimester Arizona’s It Takes a Village initiative is training, certifying, and contracting more community-based doulas to support families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery—bringing care closer to home. With support from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
AZ Blue Health Choice Supports The Smile Zone to Expand Dental Care for Arizona Children
Every bright future starts with a healthy smile. When children do not receive preventive dental care, they areat greater risk for pain, infection, difficulty eating, missed school days and other health concernsthat canimpacttheir growth and well-being.That’swhy Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice, AZ Blue’s Medicaid team, works to amplify the mission of organizations likeThe Smile Zonethat are already making a difference in the communities we serve. Key Takeaways: AZ Blue HealthChoice
AZ Blue Employees Volunteer Over 14,000 Hours to Support Community Health
From supporting everyday needs to helping communities during extreme heat, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) employees dedicated more than 14,000 volunteer hours in 2025 across the state. These efforts reached communities in all 15 counties, helping expand access to food, strengthen heat relief efforts and provide essential supplies – the kinds of support that helps people stay healthy and connected. With April recognized as National Volunteer Month, it’s a time to reflect on the role volunteers
A Warm Home, A Fresh Start: How AZ Blue Health Choice Is Changing Lives in Northern Arizona
For many families in Northern Arizona, finding a safe, affordable place to live can feel like an impossible dream. In Flagstaff, where housing costs rank among the highest in the region, that dream often slips further out of reach—leaving families vulnerable to homelessness, health challenges, and uncertainty about the future. That’s why Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice is stepping in with a $75,000 investment to Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona. This isn’t just
