Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York

09/16/2026

Join us in celebrating this year's Blue Fund Award recipients, organizations whose work is making a lasting impact across Western New York. By addressing critical health needs and creating new opportunities for the communities they serve, these organizations are helping people thrive.

Congratulations to: 🔹Big Big Table🔹Buffalo Urban Development Corporation - BUDC🔹Caz Recovery🔹Chautauqua Striders🔹Community Missions of Niagara Frontier🔹Community Nutrition Partnership🔹 Community Services for Every1🔹Daemen University🔹D'Youville University 🔹Great Lakes Innovation District for Economic Empowerment🔹Health WorkForce New York🔹Housing Options Made Easy Inc🔹Integrity Partners for Behavioral Health IPA Inc.🔹SUNY JCC 🔹Jericho Road Ministries🔹Open Buffalo🔹The Research Foundation for SUNY🔹The National Witness Project Inc.🔹Trocaire College🔹UBMD Pediatrics

From behavioral health and maternal health to cardiovascular health and workforce development, their efforts are strengthening communities and improving well-being throughout the region.

09/14/2026

What an inspiring day at the second annual Highmark Blue Fund Summit! Hundreds of nonprofit leaders, funders, grantees and community partners came together to exchange ideas, build connections and explore innovative approaches to addressing local challenges. From board governance and grant writing to emerging technology and nonprofit storytelling, our speakers shared valuable expertise and fresh perspectives that will help drive impact across Western New York.

09/03/2026

Alongside our friends at Kaleida Health and the Buffalo Bills, we had the honor of celebrating the permanent installation of the Heart of Buffalo community mural created by Patti Thomas, aka The Ghost, in the lobby of Buffalo General Medical Center! This beautiful mural combines Thomas' artistic vision with contributions from community members who participated in its creation during the launch of the Highmark Trail on Aug. 24.

Now permanently displayed at Buffalo General Medical Center, the mural serves as a lasting symbol of community pride and connection.

08/26/2026

We welcomed labor leaders and team members to the Buffalo Bisons' Labor Night at the Ballpark, including Highmark President Jessica Cox and OPEIU Local 153 President Lynn Brooks.

As Buffalo's only health insurer with union-represented employees, we're proud of our nearly 70-year relationship with OPEIU Local 153. Our long-standing relationship with organized labor remains an important part of who we are, helping us better serve our members and communities throughout Western New York.

08/25/2026

Yesterday at the Highmark Trail grand opening, our team had a blast celebrating alongside the Buffalo Bills and the Western New York community at large!

Our 1.7 mile interactive trail is free to use, open to the public and was designed to be a destination point for all to experience fitness, fun and fandom. Together, we celebrated with Bills legends and Billy Buffalo, collaborated on a community mural created by Patti Thomas, aka The Ghost, and much more.

To wrap up our event, two winners were identified from participating in our Heart of Buffalo Scavenger hunts and will be attending the home opener on Sept. 17!

08/20/2026

More than 50 school leaders from across Western New York joined us at Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York to discuss the complex challenges affecting students and educators today, including mental health, bullying prevention, staff wellness and support.

Thank you to our speakers and panelists for sharing valuable insights, resources and perspectives that helped foster meaningful dialogue around student and staff well-being as we prepare for the new school year.

We appreciate the participation of BestSelf Behavioral Health, University at Buffalo, Erie County, NY, SameHere Global, Winning EQ, Olean City School District, Buffalo Public Schools and Orleans-Niagara BOCES.

08/17/2026

FITNESS AT THE FIELD registration is now open! Register and find more info here: https://bit.ly/4x5H3iE

Join us for a day of fitness and fun at the sixth annual Fitness at the Field – our first ever at the new Highmark Stadium!

Every registration helps support our local community! One hundred percent of registration fees will be donated to local nonprofits.

Fitness Classes:
Yoga with HEAL BFLO
Next Level Bootcamp716
Pilates with Clique Cycling + Fitness
Body of Wealth

Spinning Classes:
Revolution Buffalo
Rebel Ride Indoor Cycling & Strength
Spark Fitness Buffalo
Rise Fitness Studio

08/13/2026

Three years in the making! Our team has proudly partnered with the Buffalo Bills every step of the way to create the Highmark Fitness Trail. We're thrilled for Bills fans and the public alike to come out and enjoy all its incredible, interactive features, like the Musical Rush, 24/7 at Highmark Stadium.

Join us on Aug. 24, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Highmark Stadium for our official Highmark Fitness Trail grand opening event, where you will have a chance to win a pair of home opener tickets!

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield unveils an interactive Musical Rush on the 1.7-mile Highmark Trail around the Bills' stadium.

08/12/2026

We joined the Buffalo Police Athletic League to celebrate the close of another successful Love to Serve tennis season. Congratulations to the young athletes who spent the summer learning new skills, staying active and building confidence both on and off the court. 🎾

08/12/2026

As our Heart of Buffalo Health Quest comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who participated, helping us celebrate the Buffalo Bills' first season at the new Highmark Stadium!

Whether you tackled every mission or are just hearing about it, we've got exciting news: You still have a chance to win a separate pair of Bills home opener tickets!

Come celebrate with us at our Highmark Fitness Trail Grand Opening on Aug. 24 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. where you will learn how you can win! This free, public event is your invitation to connect with the community, have fun, and be among the first to experience our incredible new trail!