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North Dakota one of 27 states to default to federal exchange
North Dakota is one of 27 states that have decided to let the federal government set up and run the state marketplace or exchange under the Affordable Care Act. Open enrollment is set to start on October 1 for online … Continue reading
Posted in Health care reform
Tagged affordable care act, exchanges, health care reform, health reform, marketplaces
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Forums to provide businesses with health reform info
The Affordable Care Act will have a major impact on North Dakota businesses that provide health insurance to their workers. While the health care reform law took effect in 2010, many of its key provisions for businesses are set to … Continue reading
Posted in Health care reform
Tagged affordable care act, businesses, companies, employers, health care reform, health reform, Obamacare
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If you missed the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota 5K, check this out
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost two weeks since the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Friday Night 5K in Fargo. We had such a great turnout on May 17, and thanks to all who ran, walked, jogged … Continue reading
Mid Dakota Clinic to participate in MediQHome program
Mid Dakota Clinic of Bismarck has agreed to participate in our MediQHome medical home program that helps doctors and clinics coordinate patient care efficiently. “We are pleased to welcome Mid Dakota Clinic to MediQHome,” said Paul von Ebers, our president … Continue reading
Posted in BCBSND, BCBSND programs, Health
Tagged advancing health in North Dakota, Bismarck, MediQHome, Mid Dakota Clinic, news, North Dakota
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How family love motivated our employee to walk a 5K
One of our employees, Charlotte Feldman, had a very special reason for walking the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Friday Night 5K on May 17. Charlotte Feldman, center left, walks the 5K with niece Lesley. Feldman walked the … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Health, Uncategorized
Tagged 5K, BCBSND 5K, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota 5K, Fargo Marathon
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Three North Dakota cities receive Playful City USA designation
By Ryan Schuster Bismarck, Fargo and West Fargo are three of 217 cities from 43 states that have received the 2013 Playful City USA designation to honor local commitment to play and physical activity. Playful City USA is a national … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Health, Wellness
Tagged Bismarck, exercise, Fargo, fitness, health, play, Playful City USA, playgrounds, recess, The Official Sponsor of Recess, West Fargo
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Bringing recess to work
By Ryan Schuster We’re serious about promoting healthy living, physical activity and healthy eating habits. How serious? A group of our customer service employees in Fargo took a short break during work this morning to get outside, get some light … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Health, Wellness
Tagged exercise, fitness, health, recess, The Official Sponsor of Recess, wellness
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1,000 shoes to be donated to kids
By Ryan Schuster Thanks to the nearly 9,000 people who registered for last weekend’s Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Friday Night 5K and individual donations, we will be able to give away 1,000 shoes to Fargo area kids … Continue reading
Posted in BCBSND, Fitness, Health, Wellness
Tagged 5K, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota 5K, Fargo Marathon, Fargo Marathon 5K, fitness, health, running, wellness
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Tips on running attire
By Ryan Schuster Getting ready to go on a run? We’ve got you covered with some tips on what to wear. If you like to run, you probably already know to wear running shoes or tennis shoes and loose fitting … Continue reading
Tips for stretching before your run
By Ryan Schuster Before you run a marathon, or even go on a little jog, don’t forget to do some light warmup stretches to help loosen up your muscles. Watch this video with some common stretches demonstrated by Jacinta Riedinger, … Continue reading
