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How to Prevent a Heart Attack
BCBSIL Connect Team
April 13, 2021
The best way to survive a heart attack is to never have one. How can you prevent becoming one of the millions of Americans who suffer a heart attack? There is actually a lot you can do to protect your heart. Knowing the risks and symptoms of heart...
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Survey Says...
BCBSIL Connect Team
April 13, 2021
As a Medicare Advantage beneficiary, you may be selected to participate in the Health Outcomes Survey (HOS). The survey is conducted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) on an annual basis and has the purpose of gathering information relate...
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Pneumonia: A Lung Infection That Could Also Affect Heart Health
BCBSIL Connect Team
April 12, 2021
Every year, nearly one million people in the United States end up in the hospital with pneumonia. Along with making breathing difficult, the infection places stress on the heart. The added stress raises the risk for heart attack, stroke and dying...
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Recognizing the Early Signs of Depression
BCBSIL Connect Team
April 9, 2021
We all deal with feelings of sadness from time to time. Grief over the loss of a loved one. A painful breakup. Struggles with health issues. They are just a few of the events that can affect us emotionally and physically. So, what is the difference...
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How In-Home Test Kits Fit Into Your Schedule
BCBSIL Connect Team
April 8, 2021
There are things you love to do and things that you have to do. Some health screenings fall into the latter. You may not be eager to have a colonoscopy, for example. But here’s some good news: With in-home test kits you can do many of these scr....
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The Science of Happy: You Don't Have to Be Born That Way
BCBSIL Connect Team
April 7, 2021
We see pictures of happy people on social media. We watch videos of crazy cat antics that make us laugh. We read and share inspirational quotes. It makes us wonder: Are some people just born happier than others? Researchers looki...
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Be Mindful of Your Lung Health
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 31, 2021
Breath is life. Anyone who has ever had trouble breathing knows how frightening the experience can be. Sometimes people think breathing issues are just part of growing older. A nagging cough or slight wheeze could just be caused by a cold, but it...
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Medicare Advantage Plan
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 4, 2021
Welcome to Medicare Advantage! We’re glad you’re a Blue Cross Medicare Advantage member. Here are a few steps you can take now to get the most out of your health care plan!
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Are You Caring For Your Colon?
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 4, 2021
It’s not a topic most of us like to think about. A colorectal cancer screening isn't fun, but it is an important part of keeping colon cancer at bay. As the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States, early detection is vit...
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Diabetes: If You Can’t Prevent It, You May Be Able to Delay It
BCBSIL Connect Team
December 7, 2020
When it comes to diabetes, small changes in your diet and lifestyle can have a big payoff. How? Many people do not know they have pre-diabetes. That’s when blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as dia...
7463 Views
Calendars Fill Quickly, Schedule Your Mammogram Early
BCBSIL Connect Team
October 23, 2020
Medicare Advantage Ladies, here’s how to prepare for this year’s mammogram and when you’ll see results – and rewards!
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Skip a Trip to the Doctor’s Office with an In-Home Assessment
BCBSIL Connect Team
February 25, 2020
A trip to the doctor’s office takes time away from your everyday life. You may have to arrange a ride or cancel other plans. For Medicare Advantage members, an in-home health assessment can let you get the health check you need while saving you....
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Stay on Top of Your Prescriptions
BCBSIL Connect Team
February 3, 2020
It’s not always easy to take your medications on time. Life sometimes gets in the way of the best-laid plans. One day you look at your pillbox and realize you’re a few doses behind. Taking your medicine as prescr...
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Get Rewarded for Your Healthy Actions
BCBSIL Connect Team
January 20, 2020
BCBS Medicare Advantage members are eligible to earn gift cards for healthy actions such as completing an annual exam and getting a flu shot. The only thing better than staying on top of your health, is getting rewarded for it!
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Checking Up on Your Health with Annual Health Exam
BCBSIL Connect Team
January 17, 2020
Make sure you have completed all of your annual health check-ups and exams. If you still need some of these tests, make your appointments now. Doctor office appointments fill up quickly.
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