March 2021

barbells lined up at fitness facility

Kudos for Wellness Efforts

BlueCross offers many health and wellness programs for its employees. Two national workplace wellness groups have honored BlueCross for its work to improve staff well-being. 

Indigo bunting bird perches among yellow flowers

Get the Perfect Shot

As the weather gets better and the sun lasts longer, there are more opportunities to get outside for fresh air, sunshine and healthy activity. We spoke with a few local photographers and social media influencers to some tips for how capture a flawless frame while exploring the natural beauty of the Palmetto State. 

Multiple headshots of people of different ethnicities are spread out on a surface

Diabetes Free SC Takes Aim at Health Inequities

The COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on the glaring health inequities facing people of color in our nation and in South Carolina. It is not the only health crisis, however, that affects people of color at a disproportionate – and alarmingly – higher rate.

Rendering of International African American Museum on the harbour

Sharing Untold Stories

Gadsden’s Wharf in Charleston Harbor has many stories to tell. Once a major port for ships transporting slaves from Africa, the site played a key role in one of the most shameful chapters in American history. It will soon be home to a museum that will celebrate African American history, culture and global impact.