Kentucky Chamber, Anthem celebrate five years of affordable heath coverage access for Bluegrass workers
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Kentucky Chamber are celebrating the fifth anniversary of their landmark partnership, ChamberAdvantage, an innovative health plan that has transformed access to affordable health coverage for small businesses across the Commonwealth. “At a time when affordability is one of the biggest challenges facing both […]
UK HealthCare receives prestigious Baby-Friendly designation
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky UK HealthCare has once again been awarded the prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States. UK HealthCare’s Albert B. Chandler hospital first received the designation in 2015. This designation demonstrates UK HealthCare’s adherence to the […]
VIDEO: Historic gift will revolutionize pediatric health care in Kentucky
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Entrepreneur and philanthropist Tom Golisano recently announced that the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare will receive a historic $50 million gift that will transform pediatric health care in Kentucky. Golisano of Rochester, New York, is the founder of Paychex, the nation’s largest human resource company for small to medium-sized businesses, and the Golisano […]
Thriving Together: Republic Bank and its partners celebrate new milestones
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Staying true to its mission, Republic Bank continues to make an impact by enabling the communities it serves to thrive. In collaboration with local partners, the Louisville-based community bank celebrated the launch of new developments throughout September. Last month, Republic Bank leaders and associates joined Hosparus Health to break ground […]
WellCare of Kentucky honors 2025 Community Health Champions
By Jacob Wenthe, Building Kentucky WellCare of Kentucky recently hosted its sixth annual Community Health Champions Awards at Churchill Downs, where individuals and organizations from across the Commonwealth that play pivotal roles in removing barriers, improving outcomes, and supporting community well-being were honored for their hard work and dedication to each of their causes. “Each […]
Improving whole health: Lexington jumps 28 spots in annual American Fitness Index®
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky The 2025 American Fitness Index®, an annual report that evaluates America’s 100 largest cities using 35 evidence-based indicators, including food insecurity, air quality and reports of very good or excellent health, shows that Lexington residents’ health is on the rise. The report is published by the American College of Sports […]
Simple screenings, lifesaving results: Anthem’s impact at the Kentucky State Fair
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky For more than three decades, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky has offered free skin cancer screenings to Kentucky State Fair attendees. “The fair setting is pretty simple and convenient – you don’t have to think ahead or schedule an appointment, and anyone can come. It doesn’t matter […]
Kentucky REALTORS® Relief Foundation has given more than $343,000 to families impacted by natural disasters this year
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Since the first State of Emergency was declared by Governor Beshear on February 14, the Kentucky REALTORS® Relief Foundation (KRRF) has distributed more than $343,000 in funds to nearly 500 Kentucky families in 78 counties impacted by severe weather in 2025. In response to deadly storms, flooding, and tornadoes that […]
UK Research and Education Center celebrates a century of impactful community relationships
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Through a century of serving Kentuckians, the University of Kentucky Research and Extension Center at Princeton (UKREC) has built a vital relationship with the community that is beneficial and meaningful for all involved. “We can’t serve Kentucky without hearing from our agriculture agents and our farmers,” said UKREC director Carrie Knott. “That special relationship that Princeton […]
OPINION: A Window to Quit: Why Now is the Moment to Treat Tobacco and Opioid Use Together
By Angie Vogt, Groups Medical Director As of July 1, the price of cigarettes and other tobacco products in Indiana just went up. Lawmakers approved an increase to the state’s tobacco tax — an important step toward reducing tobacco use rates, saving lives and generating public health funding. But the significance of this moment goes […]
Kentucky REALTORS® announces $100,000 in tornado relief funding
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky In response to the deadly storms that have impacted counties in southeastern Kentucky and the State of Emergency declared by Gov. Beshear on May 16, Kentucky REALTORS® is announcing $100,000 in tornado relief funding. Relief assistance is limited to one month of housing expenses up to a maximum of $1,000 […]
Count the Kicks, Anthem partner to improve birth outcomes for Kentucky families
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky This Mother’s Day, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky is partnering with the Count the Kicks stillbirth prevention program to improve birth outcomes for Kentucky families. Stillbirth is defined as the loss of a baby after 20 weeks of pregnancy, a tragedy that impacts 311 pregnancies a year in […]
New research outlines gaps and opportunities to end food insecurity in Kentuckiana
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Nearly half of our neighbors in Kentuckiana choose between paying for food and paying their utility bills, according to new research from Dare to Care Food Bank. The organization partnered with IQS Research for a multi-year project to better understand individuals who receive food from food pantries in its 13-county […]
Flemingsburg practice recognized by Anthem in inaugural Care Provider Recognition Program
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kentucky today proudly named Flemingsburg-based Family Medicine Associates of Flemingsburg as one of only 19 national recipients in its inaugural Care Provider Recognition Program. Created in partnership with its affiliated health plans across the country, Anthem’s new program celebrates top performing independent and […]
Kentucky REALTORS® announces $150,000 in relief funding for storm victims
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky In response to the deadly storms that have impacted communities throughout Kentucky this month, Kentucky REALTORS® announces $150,000 in relief funds to support individuals and families whose homes were damaged or destroyed. On Wednesday, Feb. 19, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on recent severe weather, confirming 14 flood-related deaths […]