COMMUNITY RELATIONS We’re a not-for-profit. And that profits the citizens of Tennessee. Because we’re an independent, not-for-profit company, we reinvest profits back into our company and the community we serve. We answer to our members, not the quarterly demands of Wall Street. Our only purpose is to plan for the long-term health care needs of our members and to support the well-being of our fellow Tennesseans. And although a not-for-profit, we further benefit the community by paying more than $100 million in local, state and federal taxes every year. PROGRAMS & EVENTS BlueCross WalkingWorks for Schools Teaching children in grades K-5 the benefits of proper exercise and a healthy lifestyle through the simple act of walking. Bringing up Babies Helping Tennessee reduce premature births and bring at-risk babies into the world healthy and strong. Tennessee Senior Olympics Promoting healthy lifestyles for seniors age 50 and older through fitness, fun and friendly competition. BlueCross Bowl (SM) and Spring Fling (SM) Supporting student athletics and the importance of physical activity throughout the year by sponsoring Tennessee state high school championships in football, soccer, baseball and other sports. COMMUNITY TRUST The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Community Trust is a charitable foundation licensee with a mission to support communities through charitable giving. We champion programs that promote healthy living, health care, education and diversity, as well as economic and community development. We give preference to programs that can be tracked and measured to prove they are making a positive impact. If you have an idea for a program that can benefit our citizens, bring it to us and we’ll help you bring it to life. Trust in Action Uninsured Health Care Best Practices Forum The sixth annual forum is dedicated to making an impact on the health care of uninsured Tennesseans. It is co-sponsored by the Community Trust and the American College of Surgeons from Tennessee. TENNESSEE HEALTH FOUNDATION Tennessee Health Foundation Working with civic and economic partners, the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation promotes healthy lifestyle choices. This in turn helps control the quality and cost of health care for all Tennesseans. Foundation in Action Creative Discovery Museum’s “Good For You†Exhibit -- Helping kids beat obesity and learn about healthy food choices. Tennessee Center for Patient Safety Collaborating with the Tennessee Hospital Association and the American College of Surgeons from Tennessee to make an impact on hospital-acquired infections and other matters that affect patient safety. CORPORATE GIVING In 2009, our total corporate giving was $7.5 million. Of that, $4.2 million was distributed by the Tennessee Health Foundation. And over $550,000 was given by the Community Trust to over 120 charitable organizations. See a comprehensive view of our giving for 2009. COMMUNITY ANNUAL REPORTS • 2009 Annual Report • 2008 Annual Report • 2007 Annual Report CONTACT Kathy Bingham, Manager BCBST Health Foundation 1 Cameron Hill Circle Chattanooga, TN 37402 Phone: (423) 535.7163 Kathy_Bingham@bcbst.com
BlueCross WalkingWorks®
for Schools
Teaching children in grades K-5 the benefits of proper exercise and a healthy lifestyle through the simple act of walking. MORE
Bringing Up Babies
Helping Tennessee reduce
premature births and bring at-risk babies into the world healthy and strong. MORE
Tennessee Senior Olympics
Promoting healthy lifestyles for seniors age 50 and older through fitness, fun and friendly
competition. MORE
BlueCross BowlSM and
BlueCross Spring FlingSM
Supporting student athletics and the importance of physical activity throughout the year by sponsoring Tennessee state high school championships in football, soccer, baseball and other sports. MORE
Infant Mortality in Tennessee Best Practices Forum
Presentations from the Forum's 2011 session. MORE
The BlueCross BlueShield of
Tennessee Community Trust
is a charitable foundation licensee with a mission to support communities through charitable giving. We champion programs that promote healthy living, health care, education and diversity, as well as economic and community development. We give preference to programs that can be tracked and measured to prove they are making a positive impact. If you have an idea for a program that can benefit our citizens, bring it to us, and we'll help you bring it to life. MORE

Team Blue Supports Food Banks
In November and December of 2010, the Community Trust donated $60,000 to Tennessee food banks in support of a BlueCross employee volunteer effort, Team Blue. More than two tons of food were donated and volunteers provided more than 500 hours of labor in support of these organizations.  VIDEO

The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation
Working with civic and economic partners, the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation promotes healthy lifestyle choices. This in turn helps control the quality and cost of health care for all Tennesseans. MORE

S.A.V.E.
School Advocates for Vision & Education (S.A.V.E) launched the first-ever Mobile Vision Examination Unit in Shelby County. The unit is designed to bring vision care to Memphis-area students who otherwise would not have access. The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation provided much needed funds to help bring vision assistance to Memphis’ children.  VIDEO 

Tennessee Center for
Patient Safety
Collaborating with the Tennessee Hospital Association and the American College of Surgeons from Tennessee to make an impact on hospital-acquired infections and other matters that affect patient safety. VIDEO