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Blues exclusives

News tips and story ideas

Below are news tips for your use. If you are interested in an exclusive on any of these stories, contact newsroom@bcbsm.com.

• The Blues are committed to fighting childhood obesity through grant programs now open to public and nonprofit private elementary schools throughout Michigan. Contact newsroom@bcbsm.com for more information.
   
• The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation is supporting research on prostate cancer, the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Michigan. Contact newsroom@bcbsm.com for more information.
   
• Our Detroit parking structure features a "living roof" and was one of the first LEED-certified parking decks in the nation. It's part of our companywide Blues Go Green environmental initiative. Contact newsroom@bcbsm.com for more information.
   
• Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has hailed the Keystone Center initiative as a national "success story." Blue Cross is a key supporter and partner of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association initiative to improve care and lower costs. Contact newsroom@bcbsm.com for more information.
   
• Our Collaborative Quality Initiatives are helping Michigan hospitals improve patient outcomes and have demonstrated millions of dollars in savings. Contact newsroom@bcbsm.com for more information.