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Tu Salud: La adicción: Cinco cosas que debes saber

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¿Te preguntas qué es lo que causa adicción? ¿Te gustaría poder ayudar a alguien que tiene problemas con el abuso del alcohol o las drogas? A continuación, te compartimos cinco cosas que debes tener en cuenta....
- March 20, 2025
Blogs: Expecting a Baby? Check Out Our Maternity Checklist

BCBSIL Connect Team

Preparing for the arrival of a little one? Congratulations! You probably have a lot on your mind — and your to-do list. Choosing baby names and setting up a nursery are likely two of them. But there are other things to remember so you can make ...
- March 18, 2025
Blogs: A Powerful 24/7 Resource: Meet a Benefits Value Advisor

BCBSIL Connect Team

No doubt about it, the health care system can be confusing. When you have questions about your health care coverage. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois offers members a great go-to resource — Benefits Value Advisors (BVA). Get clear answers...
- March 12, 2025
Blogs: MyPrime.com – 24/7 Prescription Drug Access

BCBSIL Connect Team

If you have prescription drug coverage through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Prime Therapeutics® is your pharmacy benefit manager. You can visit MyPrime.com (your PBM’s member website) on any mobile devices, like s...
- March 10, 2025
Tu Salud: Síntomas de la diabetes tipo 2

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En la última década, los nuevos casos de diabetes han aumentado un 18.6 por ciento en EE.UU., lo que muestra el creciente impacto de la epidemia. En total, más de 38 millones de estadounidenses padecen diabetes hoy en día,...
- March 7, 2025
Tu Salud: Reduce el riesgo de padecer cáncer colorrectal

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La manera más eficaz de reducir el riesgo de padecer cáncer colorrectal es realizando un examen preventivo. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades recomiendan que las personas con un riesgo promedio empiecen...
- March 6, 2025
Blogs: How to Change Your Health Insurance Plan

BCBSIL Connect Team

Things in life are always changing. No worries. We’re here to make things easier. Nothing is set in stone, including your insurance needs. So what happens if you’re enrolled in a health plan, but then realize your needs — or the nee...
- March 6, 2025
Blogs: Your Hardworking Lungs Need Protecting

BCBSIL Connect Team

Your lungs help you breathe. But they do much more. They help you fight infections. They help your other organs work. They do so much for your overall health — and they need your protection. Your lungs are easily harmed. Anything you breathe in...
- March 5, 2025
Blogs: Complex Health Management Made Easier

BCBSIL Connect Team

This article is intended for HMO members enrolled in an employer health insurance plan. Health care providers often see patients who have one or more medical conditions that would be considered complex. These may include diabetes with heart disease, ...
- March 5, 2025
Blogs: What’s Causing Your Tummy Troubles?

BCBSIL Connect Team

Why does your stomach hurt? It’s a good question — and a common one. Millions of Americans have at least one type of digestive problem. Some problems come and go, while others can upset your whole life. There are many different kinds of d...
- March 5, 2025

Me diagnosticaron cáncer de mama: ¿ahora qué puedo hacer?

EquipoConnect July 22, 2024

Aproximadamente una de cada ocho mujeres estadounidenses padecerá cáncer de mama durante su vida. ¿Qué sucede cuando tú o algún ser querido es diagnosticado con cáncer de mama? El tratamiento pa...
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Vacuna a tus hijos para mantenerlos seguros y saludables

EquipoConnect July 18, 2024

Es difícil mantener a tus hijos seguros cada minuto del día. Sin embargo, hay una cosa que puedes hacer para ayudar a protegerlos las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana: asegurarte de que reciban todas las vac...
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Ahora es el momento para ponerse al día con las vacunas infantiles

EquipoConnect July 2, 2024

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...
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Cómo ayudar a tu hijo a mantener un peso saludable

EquipoConnect July 1, 2024

Ayudar a los niños a mantenerse activos y a consumir alimentos saludables no es una tarea fácil, pero es importante. Esto se debe a que tener sobrepeso a temprana edad suele llevar a los niños a padecer futuros problemas de salu...
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Depression: Getting Help

BCBSIL Connect Team June 28, 2024

If you’re one of the many people considering help for depression, your primary care provider is a good place to start. Take the First Step As a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois member, you can start by talking to your doctor or prim...
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Check Provider Networks Before You Get Care

BCBSIL Connect Team June 27, 2024

What is a Provider Network? You may have heard that premiums, copays and deductibles are all things you need to consider when choosing the best health plan for you or your family. Did you also know you should think about the plan&rsquo...
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What is ADHD?

BCBSIL Connect Team June 26, 2024

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...
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High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

BCBSIL Connect Team June 26, 2024

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...
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¿Atención médica o atención preventiva? Conoce la diferencia

EquipoConnect June 26, 2024

Es posible que muchas personas no sepan que pueden recibir dos tipos de atención médica cuando acuden al médico: la atención preventiva y la atención médica regular. El tipo de atención es diferente, ...
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¿Qué es TDAH?

EquipoConnect June 26, 2024

Prestar atención, sentarse quietos y controlar los impulsos son buenas habilidades que los niños deberían aprender. Pero estas actividades son difíciles para niños que padecen el trastorno por déficit de ate...
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Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

BCBSIL Connect Team June 26, 2024

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. After Hospitalizations When you get home ...
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Obtener servicios médicos de la red puede ayudarte a reducir los costos

EquipoConnect June 26, 2024

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...
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Mantén tu salud bajo control con consultas virtuales

EquipoConnect June 26, 2024

¿Tu cobertura médica ofrece consultas virtuales con médicos que participan en la red? Este es un buen momento para comprobarlo. Puede ser justo lo que necesitas para cuidar de tu salud mientras evitas los riesgos de la COVI...
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Immunizations Are a Big Part of Staying Healthy

BCBSIL Connect Team June 26, 2024

Are you and your family up to date on your routine vaccines? They're an important part of staying safe and healthy for people of all ages. Who Needs Vaccines? Vaccines aren’t just for babies or young children. We all need vaccines throughout o.....
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I-CARE: Todos los registros de vacunas en un lugar seguro

EquipoConnect June 18, 2024

¿Acabas de inscribir a tus hijos en una nueva escuela o guardería? ¿Tienes un hijo que cursa el tercer año de la universidad que está por estudiar un semestre en el extranjero? ¿Estás por enlistarte en...
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