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North Carolina, get ready to put on your walking shoes! On March 18, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) will announce a new statewide wellness initiative designed to encourage all North Carolinians to get fit one step at time.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a full 58 percent of North Carolinians do not get the recommended levels of physical activity. Through this new campaign, BCBSNC will help individuals find fun and practical ways to incorporate physical activity into their daily routines.
The Million Step Challenge is no small feat. Bike, row, walk, or run your way to a healthier you. To participate, log in the steps you have taken to be more active and you will be eligible for weekly drawings. Click here to sign up!
The Million Step March will be stopping in these cities:- Asheville
- Charlotte
- Greensboro
- Raleigh
- Greenville
- Fayetteville
- Wilmington
About BCBSNC
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is a leader in delivering innovative health care products, services and information to nearly 3.6 million members, including approximately 825,000 served on behalf of other Blue Plans. For 75 years, the company has served its customers by offering health insurance at a competitive price and has served the people of North Carolina through support of community organizations, programs and events that promote good health. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Access BCBSNC online at www.bcbsnc.com.
About Million Step March
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is stepping up its commitment to physical activity with its Million Step March. This new statewide wellness initiative focuses on promoting the benefits of simple, yet effective forms of physical activity like walking. The March begins in Asheville and ends in Wilmington. It also includes an interactive web site which provides North Carolinians with opportunities to join the March online, and shows them how to make good health a habit, one step at a time. To step it up, visit www.BetterHealthNC.com.
