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Don’t Let Your Mental Health Care End When You Leave the Hospital

BCBSIL Connect Team July 20, 2022

If you’ve been recently discharged from an ER or inpatient hospital for a mental health or substance use concern, continue your journey to wellness with additional care. Professional treatment including therapy and medication management can help...
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Reach Out for Help with Drug or Alcohol Problems

BCBSIL Connect Team June 21, 2022

Struggling with drugs? Struggling with alcohol? If you or a family member aren’t sure what to do to get help, watching this short video will provide helpful information on treatment and support. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
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Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit

BCBSIL Connect Team June 21, 2022

Were you just in the hospital or ER? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next? Watch this short video and let us help you take the next step toward wellness. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
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Talk to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health Meds

BCBSIL Connect Team June 21, 2022

Medication instructions can be hard to follow, or you may have questions about your medications. Watch this short video on how to talk with your provider about your questions and some ways that you can work with your provider to better understand...
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Adult Wellness Guidelines: Making Preventive Care a Priority

BCBSIL Connect Team January 11, 2018

Start the New Year in good health by seeking preventive care. Preventive care is very important for everyone in your family. And the good news is you can receive most preventive care at no additional cost to you. Remember to ask Your Doctor...
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Downloadable Gift Tag

BCBSIL Connect Team December 1, 2016

Here's a stocking stuffer idea: Make a gift! Your friends and family will appreciate the personal touch. Plus, it’s fun! Check out our four easy D-I-Y gift ideas for inspiration. Print out all four of these adorable gift tags and attached them...
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How To Control Things That Make Your Asthma Worse

BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2016

Asthma attacks can be triggered or made worse by all kinds of allergens. Do you know what sets off your asthma? Finding answers will help you breathe easier. Nearly every room of a person’s home contains things that trigger allergens. Use this...
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Creating Your Asthma Action Plan

BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2016

An asthma action plan is one of the most important tools you can use to breathe easier and keep your asthma under control. A plan eliminates all the guess work. It helps you track the daily treatments you need to stay healthy. It also provides...
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Emergency Preparedness

BCBSIL Connect Team September 16, 2015

You're not alone! The reality is that it's very difficult to be totally prepared for an emergency, but there are steps you can take to have a plan of action in case an emergency were to happen. Download this Ready.gov infographic to prepare for...
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Cold, the Flu or Allergies? Sometimes it’s Hard to Tell!

BCBSIL Connect Team November 6, 2014

When was the last time you woke up feeling stuffy and sore all over? Maybe you immediately thought you had a cold, maybe you were convinced it was the flu, or maybe you were blaming allergies. All three have similar, overlapping symptoms, so it...
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