Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, as part of its commitment to serve all 100 counties in North Carolina, announced an investment of $8 million toward initiatives addressing the challenges facing rural areas across the state.
Cheryl Parquet, director of community and diversity engagement at Blue Cross NC says, "Blue Cross NC is committed to improving the health and well-being of every North Carolinian, no matter what part of the state they call home. That’s why we’re investing in programs that support rural areas across the state, helping local leaders, businesses, and organizations improve the health of their communities."
Programs to receive funding include:
North Carolina Community Action Association
To expand the Healthy Home Initiative to an additional 38 rural counties and 165 additional families.