A record number of elected officials participated in the 2019 Steps for Schools walking challenge – taking more than 17 MILLION STEPS. State legislators can be considered role models, so… Read more »
2019 Steps for Schools Sets Records
Stories of Impact
Building Resilience from Positive Experiences
In the previous blog post, I shared information about Adverse Childhood Experiences (or ACEs). In this blog post I will outline some opportunities for stakeholders to learn more about ACEs… Read more »
Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Awards $190,000 in Rural Health Grants
The Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health, through its Rural Health Initiative, awarded grants to three organizations working to help solve some of the healthcare challenges that exist in rural… Read more »
Grants Awarded to Improve Access to Behavioral Health Services in Schools
Today, four eastern Idaho schools received the Healthy Minds Technical Assistance grant from the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health (the Foundation) to improve student access to needed behavioral… Read more »
Adolescent Development and Adverse Childhood Experiences
As mentioned in my earlier blog post, adolescents experience tremendous psychological and physical growth throughout their teenage years. And now, thanks to a growing body of research, we know that… Read more »
Healthy Minds, Healthy Communities, Healthy Partnership
The Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health and the Southwest Health Collaborative have teamed up to help communities across the Treasure Valley and across the state work locally to… Read more »
Creating Systems Changes Means Creating Systems Thinkers
When it comes to public and community health, we all recognize there’s so much work to be done it is easy to get overwhelmed. Where do we start? The emphasis… Read more »
Making Time for Our Children
As school starts again, and my daughters return to school, I am reminded of the struggles adolescents face. The stress of friendships, academics, athletics, extracurricular activities, and family pressures can… Read more »