Blue Review
A Provider Publication

August 2022

2022 Back to School Events at Our Blue Door Neighborhood CenterSM Locations

As “back to school” sales remind us of the end of summer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is working with the Chicago Department of Public Health on a series of free vaccination clinics for the whole family. Clinics will take place at all of our Blue Door Neighborhood Center (BDNCSM) locations. Your patients also can find out about COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 6 months and older. The clinics will continue into October 2022.

While vaccines are important to help kids get a jump start on a healthy school year, we’re also planning to have some fun. We’ll host back to school events with no-cost school supplies, resources on youth programming and education about healthy school snacks.

2022 Block Party
Join us at the BDNC in Morgan Park on Saturday, August 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for this year’s block party. This event features:

  • Music and food
  • BCBSIL Care Van®
  • Health information
  • School supplies
  • Low-impact fitness demos and much more

This is one of several programs that will be offered at our BDNC locations in August. Your patients can check the calendars at BDNC at Morgan Park, BDNC at Pullman and BDNC at South Lawndale the BDNC Facebook page for details, dates and online registration. They can visit any time to find out about other events and happenings at all three BDNC locations.

All programming – in person and virtual – at our BDNC locations is free and open to everyone. If you or your patients have questions, email the BDNC or call 773-253-0900.

Supporting our members on their health education journeys and increasing access to health care where our members live, work and play is an ongoing priority at BCBSIL. We’re committed to strengthening the health of communities across the state.