BCBS creates new foundation to promote healthy lifestyles

Tools

By The Associated Press

Story Published: May 16, 2008 at 9:40 AM MDT

Story Updated: May 16, 2008 at 9:40 AM MDT

HELENA - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana has created a new foundation aimed at improving the health of residents and health care delivery in the state.

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation for Healthy Montanans will be funded for its first year with $2 million from the insurer's for-profit subsidiaries: Western States Insurance, Insurance Coordinators of Montana and Health-E-Web.

Blue Cross President and CEO Sherry Cladouhos says the foundation expects to award the entire $2 million in its first year to groups that work to reduce childhood obesity by encouraging exercise and healthy eating habits.

BCBS believes that helping people lead healthier lives is an effective way to hold down health care costs.

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 500 Characters Left

Comments are moderated and will not appear on this story until after they have been reviewed and deemed appropriate for posting.

KULR-8 TELEVISION and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

Your Weather Authority

8 Day Outlook
Icon
Current Temp 68 °F
Fair
Wind : Northeast at
9.2 mph
Humidity : 57 %
Pressure : 30.06 in
More Weather

State Farm Sky Cam

More Weather

AP Video

On Demand

Stock Quotes
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Cast Your Vote

Do you think Billings has enough public swimming pools?

  • Yes
  • No
  • No Opinion