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If there is one partner who has seen and participated in the evolution of the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health, it’s Rebecca Lemmons. Lemmons has collaborated with us for at least 15 years across different roles at a variety of organizations. The partnership began when she was working at the Central District Health... The post Longtime Partner Sees Evolution of Work appeared first on Blue…
Continuous learning helps guide our work at the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health. It’s one of our values. That’s why our team turned to experts to deepen our understanding of the behavioral health landscape in Idaho. Behavioral health continues to be one of the most pressing health issues in our state. The topic... The post Team Building: Learning About Behavioral Health in Idaho appeared…
Nine mayors. Nine communities. One shared commitment. We welcomed nine first-year Idaho mayors and city staff to Boise earlier this month for the launch of the 2026 Community Health Academy. The cities participating are Ammon, Chubbuck, Garden City, Glenns Ferry, Moscow, Payette, Pocatello, Soda Springs, and Spirit Lake. These leaders will spend the next five... The post Community Health Academy…
One way to define a healthy community is by how people live, connect, and support one another. Cambridge, Idaho, is checking all those boxes. “People show up, and people are helpful,” says Cambridge resident Jackie Edwards. “They go out of their way if they feel there is a need to help, and they want to... The post Cambridge: 2026 Community Health Champion appeared first on Blue Cross of Idaho…
Jimmy Hallyburton had no experience running a nonprofit organization when he launched the Boise Bicycle Project in 2007. It was an eye-opening experience for the firefighter turned founder. “In the nonprofit world, you realize quickly that you can’t do this alone,” Hallyburton said. “Partnership is everything.” One of the key partnerships he formed was with... The post Nonprofit Founder Learned…
Youth behavioral health is one of Idaho’s most pressing health issues. Our team has been spending considerable time learning about the topic because it’s important we understand what is happening in our state so we can help address it. We invite behavioral health experts and leaders to team meetings so each of us has a... The post What Works for Our Team appeared first on Blue Cross of Idaho…
