Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont to Host Central Vermont Heart Walk
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) is supporting the American Heart Association by hosting the Central Vermont Heart Walk on Saturday, September 19, 2015.
“BCBSVT is honored and excited to host this American Heart Association event,” said Don George, President and CEO. “We’re committed to improving the wellness of Vermonters, promoting greater awareness of terrible diseases that touch us all, and supporting the efforts of organizations that are working to facilitate healthy communities.”
Beyond supporting events like the Heart Walk, BCBSVT’s commitment to communities extends to their Accountable Blue product that forges evolved relationships between employers, employees and providers. It aligns the goals of all stakeholders through engagement, motivation and healthy outcomes to produce integrated population health in Vermont communities.
Central Vermont Medical Center, Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, National Life, and other local organizations and individuals are also participating in the 3 mile walk that will kick off in front of the BCBSVT corporate office in Berlin. Participants can pre-register online at http://bit.ly/1MgpdR1 or register on the day of the event beginning at 8:30am.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont is the state’s oldest and largest health insurer, providing coverage for about 250,000 Vermonters. It employs about 400 Vermonters at its headquarters in Berlin and its Information and Wellness Center in South Burlington’s Blue Mall, and offers group and individual health plans to Vermonters. More information about Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont is available on the Internet at www.bcbsvt.com Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont is an independent corporation operating under a license with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans.
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is devoted to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Our mission drives everything we do. To improve the lives of all Americans, we provide public health education in a variety of ways. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or join us, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or any of our offices around the country, or visit heart.org.
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