Community Partnerships
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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.
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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.
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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.