Anyone who has children, or even watched children, knows that at a young age the “why” questions begin. Consider a “why dialogue” I had recently with my five-year-old son, Finn:… Read more »
Asking the “Why?”
Stories of Impact
Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Overview
Kendra Witt-Doyle, the executive director for the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health and past board chair Dr. Rhonda Robinson Beale, discuss the work and goals of the foundation… Read more »
BCIFH Introduces Community Health Champions Program
In conjunction with the Association of Idaho Cities conference this June, the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation will introduce the Community Health Champions Learning Collaborative. This program will provide an… Read more »
Children’s Home Society Awarded Grants
The Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health announced two new grantees under its initiative designed to increase the understanding of youth mental health issues across Idaho. The initiative funds… Read more »
Mayor’s School Walking Challenge: Emmett
We spoke with Emmett Mayor Gordon Petrie to learn how he tackled the Mayor’s School Walking Challenge and what it meant to him. Mayor Petrie: Well, the secret is that you… Read more »
Mayors’ Walking Challenge: Homedale
We spoke with Homedale Mayor Gheen Christoffersen to learn how he tackled the Mayor’s School Walking Challenge and what it meant to him. Mayor Christoffersen: I thought that it’d be… Read more »
Mayors’ Walking Challenge: Meridian
We spoke with Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd to learn how she tackled the Mayor’s School Walking Challenge and what it meant to her. Mayor DeWeerd: They make me feel like… Read more »
What is the Mayors’ Walking Challenge
This one-month event encourages students and Mayors to lace up their sneakers and get moving! The goal is to increase the health of children by encouraging them to walk and… Read more »