BCBSM Sponsors Free Health Events for Seniors and Food Box Give-Away This Summer
Blues Perspectives
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Adopting healthy habits becomes more important as we age. It dictates our ability to bounce back from illness, manage chronic conditions and live independently for as long as possible. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is committed to helping seniors live a healthy lifestyle and achieve a greater quality of life, leading our team to participate in a series of free health events for seniors that will be held at doctor offices across southeastern Michigan this June and July.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will offer a provider-led “Doc Talk” presentation and “mix-and-mingle” opportunity at each of the doctor office events. The events give senior community members a chance to meet a team of practitioners and learn about healthy habits they can take home and implement to reduce the risk of disease and chronic conditions. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions about common conditions, diet and lifestyle choices, healthcare, and Medicare Advantage Savings Programs.
Participants will receive a free fitness tracker and food box, while supplies last. The events are sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and collaborating practitioner offices. Blue Cross and Blue Care Network members and other seniors are encouraged to attend. No reservations are required for the wellness events, but registration is encouraged. If you plan to attend, please register online by visiting the website: FREE Senior Health Event with FREE Food Box and Fitness Tracker! (smartsheet.com)
Free wellness event transportation is available for Blue Cross and BCN members. Accommodations of persons with special needs are available.
Call 1-888-617-0468, TTY 711,to request transportation from Safe Ride. Reservations should be made at least 24 hours in advance. Use the passcode: Summer 2024. This passcode may only be used one time for wellness event transportation. You’ll be asked to verify your Blue Cross plan coverage. Safe Ride is an independent company that provides transportation for qualifying Blue Cross and BCN members.
For other information, please email patientexperience@bcbsm.com.
Wellness events will be held at the following participating practices:
Dedicated Senior Medical Center
Dedicated Senior Medical Center (Warren)
- Date: June 17, 2024
- Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Address: 1921 East 8 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48091
Dedicated Senior Medical Center (Eastpointe)
- Date: June 17, 2024
- Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
- Address: 21811 Kelly Road, Eastpointe, MI 48021
Dedicated Senior Medical Center (Southfield)
- Date: July 8, 2024
- Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
- Address: 21816 West 11 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48076
Dedicated Senior Medical Center (Detroit, North)
- Date: July 10, 2024
- Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Address: 20001 West 7 Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48219
Oak Street Health
Oak Street Health (Detroit – Rosedale Park)
- Date: July 9, 2024
- Time:12 to 1:30 p.m.
- Address: 18610 Fenkell Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223
Oak Street Health (Southgate)
- Date: July 16, 2024
- Time: 11 to 12:30 p.m.
- Address: 13667 Eureka Road, Southgate, MI 48195
Oak Street Health (North Flint)
- Date: July 24, 2024
- Time:12 to 1:30 p.m.
- Address: 102 West Pierson Road, Flint, MI48505
Other providers are available in our network. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are non-profit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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