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As we wrap up the end of summer and lean into fall, August was full of great opportunities and warm welcomes at many of the organizations in our communities. 😎 🫧 Thank you to everyone that participated and got involved! 💙 Highland Hospital of Rochester NY's Geriatric Medicine Department Connections on the Road with Evan Dawson at Ibero American Action League The Jordan Foundation Front Porch Festival Mercy Flight Central Rochester's Puerto Rican Festival and parade ResQ2Feed Oneida County Kicks for Kids Back to School Sneaker Drive The Neighborhood Center Inc. CommUNITY Block Party Economic Opportunity Program of Chemung and Schuyler Counties' Ferrario Southern Tier Jazz Festival Syracuse Habitat for Humanity Ross Park Zoo and The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier United Way of Central New York Day of Caring

Healthy communities are built in the moments that bring us together. We’re proud to partner with the Syracuse Mets on We Care Wednesdays, helping local nonprofits share their missions and connect with fans. ⚾💙 #ALittleHealthierEveryDay

🎬 Dietitian MythBusters with Kathryn 🥕🍎 Myth or Fact: When it comes to healthy eating, local produce comes out on top. You've seen the signs at farm stands and farmers markets, but does buying local really make a difference? 🤔 In this edition of Dietitian MythBusters, Kathryn digs into the facts behind locally grown fruits and vegetables and whether they deserve their healthy reputation. 💡 Have a nutrition question? Every Excellus BlueCross BlueShield member has access to a Registered Dietitian. Call the customer service number on the back of your member ID card to learn more about nutrition counseling services and connect with a dietitian. ▶️ Tune in to see if this myth gets busted or gets Kathryn's stamp of approval! #DietitianMythBusters #ExcellusBCBS #AskTheDietitian #HealthyEating #NutritionTips 🍅🌽🥬💙

Leaving the hospital? 🏥 End your hospital stay the right way. Learn tips for transitioning from the hospital to home. ✅ Understand your discharge plan. ✅ Have all your must-know medication info. ✅ Ask for help when it's needed. Keep up on all follow-up visits and speak with your doctor about any concerns you may have as you recover.

Healthcare's biggest challenges are best addressed through partnership, and that was on full display yesterday during our segment on hospital readmissions on Bridge Street on NewsChannel 9 WSYR. Our Vice President of Medical Affairs, Dr. Nick Massa, shared the spotlight with Dr. Viren Kaul, Chief of Medicine at Crouse Health, in a conversation highlighting how providers and health plans can work together to improve transitions of care, keep patients healthier, and reduce avoidable readmissions. A powerful reminder that better outcomes start with collaboration. Thank you, Dr. Kaul, and thank you, Bridge Street! To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/46loTh3

We were proud to sponsor the Central New York Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in Utica this past weekend. As we approach the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we pause to honor the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the resilience that continues to unite our communities. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation carries forward the legacy of firefighter Stephen Siller by supporting our nation's first responders, military heroes, and their families through housing and financial assistance programs. We are honored to partner with an organization whose mission reflects service, sacrifice, and hope. #TunnelToTowers #T2T #ExcellusBCBS #CommunityStrong #NeverForget #UticaNY

🥕🌱 From tiny seeds to big impact! Our employees rolled up their sleeves, grew fresh veggies, and helped support local families through our Seed to Supper program. Together, we're planting kindness and harvesting healthier communities. 💙 For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3SijG6l #SeedToSupper #CommunityImpact Monroe Community College Monroe Community College Foundation ResQ2Feed Oneida County YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County United Way of Broome County

👟💙 Mohawk Valley, you're amazing! 💙👟 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has supported our Kicks for Kids Sneaker Drive so far! Because of your generosity, we're in the final stretch. Last year, we helped provide 185 pairs of sneakers to local kids. This year, the need has nearly doubled, with 372 pairs of shoes needed for children served by The Neighborhood Center Inc. of Utica. The exciting news? 🎉 We're now less than 50 pairs away from our goal! Every pair helps a child right here in the Mohawk Valley head back to school with confidence, comfort, and a fresh start. Let's finish strong and make sure every child has the shoes they need to put their best foot forward this school year! 👟✨ 🛒 Donate through our Amazon Gift List: https://amzn.to/4qhiGMy Thank you for showing what makes the Mohawk Valley such a special place to call home. ❤️ #KicksForKids #MohawkValley #NeighborhoodCenterOfUtica #BackToSchool #CommunityStrong #GiveBack #SneakerDrive #PutYourBestFootForward 👟💙✨

Staying well this fall: Proactive steps for a healthy season. As fall schedules pick up and summer wraps up, it is time to refocus on your health and wellbeing. It's easy to let your health slip through the cracks when you have school schedules, full calendars, and the start of cold and flu season around the corner. We'd like to help support your fall health and wellbeing with our upcoming webinar, where you'll learn: ☑️ Seasonal vaccines and illness prevention ☑️ Back to school health tips ☑️ Healthy habits for busy schedules ☑️ And more Wednesday, August 19 | 12 - 12:45 PM Register to join us at https://bit.ly/45jTwmO

Walk, Play and Roar—Healthy Fun Galore 🐨 🦍 🐆 🦝 We were proud to sponsor the first-ever Free combined community day at The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier and Ross Park Zoo, helping local families enjoy a day of adventure, learning, and fun together. From meeting amazing animals to exploring hands-on exhibits and creative play spaces, kids and families had the chance to discover all that these community treasures have to offer. Events like this help make family experiences more accessible and create opportunities for connection, curiosity, and lasting memories. We're grateful to be part of a community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, explore, and thrive