Community Partnerships
Joining Forces: How Blue Cross NC is Helping to Equip Veterans for Careers in Health Care and Bridge the Provider Gap
Each year, over 20,000 military members transition to civilian life in NC. Our investment in the Physician Assistant program at UNC School of Medicine is helping to train veterans for careers in health care and fill the gap in providers across the state.
Blue Premier℠
Collaborating with UNC Health to make health care more affordable and accessible
Our newly extended network partnership with UNC Health allows us to continue to improve access to care for patients across North Carolina, especially in rural areas.
Community Partnerships
Providing life-saving Narcan in rural areas
We’ve partnered with Alamance County Health Department to install a kiosk in their lobby offering free Narcan, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. Together, we’re helping save lives, destigmatize substance use disorder, and prevent costly trips to emergency rooms.
Health Care Provider Support
Helping bridge the gap in primary care services
North Carolina needs more doctors and nurses to keep communities healthy and health care expenses down. See what Blue Cross NC is doing to help address provider shortages in our state.
Community Partnerships
Expanding access to treatment for substance use disorders in North Carolina
We’ve made substantial investments in proven treatment programs for substance use disorders—helping North Carolinians get the care they need to lead healthy lives.
Mental Health
How we’re meeting the need for mental health support across North Carolina
With a statewide shortage of mental health care providers, finding care can be a huge challenge. We’re here to help, with 24/7 access to a team of medical professionals.
Health Care Provider Support
Helping independent primary care providers grow their practices
Through new investments, we are helping independent providers focus on delivering quality care, positively impacting their patients’ health—and the health of their practices.
Mental Health
Making it easier for children to get mental health care
The effects of the pandemic and shortage of mental health care providers are taking a toll on our most vulnerable. We’re connecting children with mental health issues to the care they need.
Telehealth
Telepsychiatry for Students at ECSU
Students across North Carolina face significant pressure each and every day. We’ve funded a new partnership between ECU and ECSU to assure that students in Elizabeth City are getting the mental health services they need to thrive.
Health Care Provider Support
$1.2M for Physician Assistants and Primary Care
Supporting physician assistant programs helps alleviate shortages of primary care providers in rural areas and supports health needs statewide. Learn how we’re investing in PAs and improving access to primary care across North Carolina.