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  • Ahora es el momento para ponerse al día con las vacunas infantiles

    Tu Salud: Ahora es el momento para ponerse al día con las vacunas infantiles

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Es importante que los niños se vacunen a tiempo. Si no lo hacen, tienen una mayor probabilidad de contraer enfermedades graves que podrían propagarse a sus amigos y familiares. No lo pospongas Ahora es el momento para ponerse al d&iacu...
    • July 13, 2026
  • What is ADHD?

    Blogs: What is ADHD?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Paying attention, sitting still and curbing urges are good skills for children to learn. But those things are hard for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Some signs of the disorder are: Trouble paying attention High leve...
    • July 10, 2026
  • Your Smartphone Can Help Protect Your Skin

    Blogs: Your Smartphone Can Help Protect Your Skin

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    We use technology in most parts of our lives now. But have you thought about using it to protect your skin? The Skin Cancer Foundation says healthy skin can be as close as your smartphone. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. When caught...
    • July 10, 2026
  • High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

    Blogs: High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Millions of Americans have high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and lead to serious health problems. People with high total cholesterol are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S. Along with fami...
    • July 8, 2026
  • TDAH y regreso a la escuela: consejos para las padres

    Tu Salud: TDAH y regreso a la escuela: consejos para las padres

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    El nuevo año escolar ofrece un nuevo comienzo y la oportunidad de aprender y crecer. Pero para muchos niños, los primeros días o semanas de clase traen cambios que causan preocupación y estrés. El cambio es dif&iacu...
    • July 8, 2026
  • Osteoporosis Risk Factors, Symptoms and Ways to Keep Bones Strong

    Blogs: Osteoporosis Risk Factors, Symptoms and Ways to Keep Bones Strong

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    You count on your bones to support you. But they need your help to stay strong. Millions of Americans have low bone mass, which increases the risk for osteoporosis. This disease causes bones to become weak and brittle. Even minor falls or activities ...
    • July 8, 2026
  • ADHD and Back to School: Tips for Parents

    Blogs: ADHD and Back to School: Tips for Parents

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    New school years offer new beginnings. A chance to learn and grow. But for many children, the first few days or weeks bring change, causing worry and stress. Change is hard for many people, but it can be even more difficult for children with Attentio...
    • July 8, 2026
  • Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

    Blogs: Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Whether you’re being treated for physical or mental health issues, it’s vital to continue your health care after discharge from the hospital. Follow-up care is an important part of getting better. What Should I Do After Being Discharged f...
    • July 8, 2026
  • Obtener servicios médicos de la red puede ayudarte a reducir los costos

    Tu Cobertura: Obtener servicios médicos de la red puede ayudarte a reducir los costos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Cuando vas de compras seguramente estás atento a los costos, ya que quieres comprar lo que necesitas a un precio razonable. ¿Es este el caso también a la hora de buscar atención médica? Acudir a profesionales m&eacu...
    • July 8, 2026
  • Staying In-Network Can Help Cut Costs

    Blogs: Staying In-Network Can Help Cut Costs

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    When you shop, you probably keep an eye on costs. You want to buy the things you need at a fair price. What about when you’re shopping for health care? Using providers in your health plan’s network can help you save money. A network inclu...
    • July 8, 2026
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    10 Reasons to Get Up and Get Active Today

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 10, 2023
    Long hours in front of a computer monitor or television screen isn’t the best thing for your mind or body. Step away. Take a break. Lace up your tennis shoes and get a move on! Just 150 minutes of physical activity each week makes a big differe....
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    Movement Snacks Can Help You Live Better and Longer

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 25, 2023
    If it’s hard for you to find time to get some exercise, there may be a way to make it easier. Think in terms of small bursts of energy, or movement snacks. Start improving your health by adding a few movement snacks to your day. It can make you....
    • 15908 Views
  • Maternity Services and Screenings

    Maternity Services and Screenings

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team March 31, 2023
    Preventive check-ups and screenings can help find illnesses and medical problems early and help keep you and your baby healthy. Get the Maternity Services and Screening flier. Originally published 3/31/2023; Revised 2025, 2026
    • 5491 Views
  • BCBSIL Medicare underwriting

    BCBSIL Medicare underwriting

    JLjoins
    JLjoins March 21, 2023
    Does BCBSIL Medicare require medical underwriting if you go from Plan F to Plan G?
    • 1655 Views
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    10 formas en que el alcohol afecta tu cuerpo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 10, 2023
    Incluso pequeñas cantidades de alcohol pueden tener un gran impacto en tu cuerpo. Desde el primer trago, el alcohol entra en el torrente sanguíneo y viaja rápidamente a través de tu cuerpo. De acuerdo a tu edad, sexo y sa...
    • 6595 Views
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    You Have Options for Safely Managing Your Pain

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team March 10, 2023
    There are many ways to treat pain so that you can enjoy a better quality of life. Learning your options can help keep you safe while still allowing you to do what matters to you. Start by talking to your doctor about ways to manage your pain th....
    • 16035 Views
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    ¿No duermes bien? Realizar actividad física diariamente de la manera correcta puede ayudarte

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect February 1, 2023
    Si dormir no te resulta fácil, es probable que ya hayas seguido algunos consejos que pensabas que podrían ser útiles. Pero si este no ha sido el caso, puede haber otra opción: realizar más actividad física to...
    • 2890 Views
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    Vivir con hipertensión

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 28, 2022
    Casi la mitad de los adultos en los Estados Unidos tienen presión arterial alta, también conocida como hipertensión. Solo uno de cada cuatro adultos con presión arterial alta la tiene bajo control. ¿Eres uno de ell...
    • 10807 Views
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    Alimentación saludable: Evita errores en las porciones

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 19, 2022
    La mayoría de las personas saben que para mantener un peso saludable y evitar problemas médicos graves deben alimentarse sanamente. Sin embargo, podríamos estar pasando por alto algo importante sobre una alimentación salu...
    • 5572 Views
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    Cuídate de las estafas por medio de llamadas telefónicas que pretenden vender seguros médicos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 7, 2022
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois tomó conocimiento sobre dos tipos de estafas telefónicas que están recibiendo algunos asegurados. El primer tipo de llamada involucra el "spoofing", que sucede cuando alguien falsifica ...
    • 6248 Views
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    4 consejos para ahorrar dinero en la farmacia

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 1, 2022
    Hay varios aspectos que te pueden ayudar a mantener los costos de atención médica bajos al usar los beneficios farmacéuticos. 1. Acudir a farmacias preferenciales Antes de surtir medicamentos con receta, acude a farmacias de la r...
    • 5783 Views
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    Get Our Top 4 Tips for Saving Money on Prescriptions

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team November 1, 2022
    There are several ways you can help keep your health care costs down when using your prescription drug benefits. 1. Use a Preferred Pharmacy Before you fill prescriptions, be sure you are using a preferred pharmacy in the Preferred Pharmacy Network...
    • 15369 Views
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    Cáncer, valentía y compasión: la historia de dos hermanas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect October 20, 2022
    Cuando alguien en la familia es diagnosticado con una enfermedad, puede ser difícil para toda la familia. A veces es una llamada de atención. A veces es el lo que acerca a una familia de una manera que nunca pensaron posible. Tamara M. ...
    • 2026 Views
  • Cómo cambiar tu médico de cabecera o grupo de médicos

    Cómo cambiar tu médico de cabecera o grupo de médicos

    Es importante que consultes tu cuenta protegida en Blue Access for Members SM para asegurarte de que tu prestador de atención primaria (PCP, en inglés) o grupo médico estén actualizados. ¿Cómo puedo cambiar mi PCP o grupo médico? Puedes cambiar...
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team October 7, 2022
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    Comunicarte podría hacerte sentir mejor

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 30, 2022
    La soledad duele. A menudo, las personas se sienten aisladas o desearían tener más amigos. Esos sentimientos se pueden manifestar a cualquier edad, incluso si están ocupados y rodeados de personas la mayor parte del tiemp...
    • 3299 Views
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