Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina announces public health mini-grants program.COLUMBIA, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 12, 1996--Blue Cross and Blue Shield Blue Shield A US not-for-profit health care insurer that is a reimbursement intermediary for physicians. Cf Blue Cross. of South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. announced today a public health mini-grants program in honor of the corporation's 50th anniversary. The company will make $50,000 in grant funds available for innovative health programs. Grant awards will range from $5,000 to $10,000 each. The grant application deadline is September 16. According to Blue Cross President and Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. M. Edward Sellers, the company is looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. fresh approaches and ideas. "As the state's largest health insurer, we have always supported efforts that improve the health of South Carolinians. This grants program is just one way in which we can encourage community and individual involvement in public health and increase awareness," he said. "The mini-grants program is a focal point focal point n. See focus. in our 50th anniversary plans and activities and we look forward to funding worthy projects." Individuals, groups, organizations and agencies are eligible to submit grant applications in the following areas: Children's health Children's Health Definition Children's health encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of children from infancy through adolescence. Planning for community health improvement Clinical protocols which balance treatment costs and improve outcomes Use of computer technology in health education Reducing health costs in innovative ways Applications will be judged by a panel of health and business leaders and winners will be announced in November. To receive a copy of mini-grant criteria and guidelines, contact Donna Thorne, Director of Blue Cross Communications at (803) 788-0222, ext. 42437. CONTACT: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina, Columbia Donna Thorne, 803/788-0222, ext. 42437 |
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