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  • Información importante sobre las pruebas de cáncer de próstata

    Tu Salud: Información importante sobre las pruebas de cáncer de próstata

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    El cáncer de próstata es el cáncer interno más común en los hombres estadounidenses (con excepción del cáncer de la piel). Sin embargo, es difícil saber cuándo hay que hacerse la pr...
    • April 25, 2023
  • Catch Colon Cancer Early with Screenings

    Blogs: Catch Colon Cancer Early with Screenings

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in Americans and the third leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Screenings can catch it early when it’s treat...
    • April 25, 2023
  • Is My Prescription a Pharmacy or Medical Benefit?

    Blogs: Is My Prescription a Pharmacy or Medical Benefit?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    It’s no secret that prescription drugs can be pricey. Everyone wants to find ways to save on their medications. One of the best ways to save is to make sure you understand your health plan’s benefits and how they work. Knowledge is power,...
    • April 24, 2023
  • ¿Mis medicamentos recetados están incluidos en la cobertura para medicamentos o en la cobertura médica?

    Tu Cobertura: ¿Mis medicamentos recetados están incluidos en la cobertura para medicamentos o en la cobertura médica?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Es un hecho que los medicamentos recetados pueden ser costosos. Todos buscamos maneras de ahorrar al surtirlos. Una de las mejores maneras de hacerlo es conociendo lo que paga el seguro médico. Después de todo, el conocimiento es poder,...
    • April 24, 2023
  • Who Controls Health Insurance?

    Blogs: Who Controls Health Insurance?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Health care is expensive. We all pretty much agree on that. Yet, for the 297 million with health insurance (about 85 percent of Americans), care is more affordable than it would be without coverage. How exactly does health insurance help keep costs d...
    • April 13, 2023
  • New Personal Challenges Help You Improve Your Life

    Blogs: New Personal Challenges Help You Improve Your Life

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Well onTarget® and Blue PointsSM are not available to all members. Check Blue Access for Members or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have these benefits. Well onTarget  is designed to give you the support you need to make health...
    • April 11, 2023
  • Sexual Assault Awareness: An Important Subject That Affects Everyone

    Blogs: Sexual Assault Awareness: An Important Subject That Affects Everyone

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Yet, sexual assault isn’t confined to a single month of the year. It’s a serious public health problem that hurts millions of children and adults across the United States. Sexual violen...
    • April 1, 2023
  • The Many Benefits of Music in Your Life

    Blogs: The Many Benefits of Music in Your Life

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Most people have a favorite song. Do you? Songs and music have been around for centuries as one of civilizations’ first forms of storytelling. But in addition to telling us stories and allowing us to share histories, music can also have a positive impact on our health.
    • March 31, 2023
  • Can You Get Health Insurance Now?

    Blogs: Can You Get Health Insurance Now?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Life happens. Things change. Some changes can even affect your health insurance. They’re called a “qualifying life event.” What does the term mean? What Is a Qualifying Life Event? In most cases, you can only sign up for a health in...
    • March 28, 2023
  • Make No Bones About It: You Could Be at Risk for Osteoporosis

    Blogs: Make No Bones About It: You Could Be at Risk for Osteoporosis

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    You count on your bones to support you. But they need your help to stay strong. About 54 million Americans have low bone mass. That increases the risk for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which your body loses bone mass or doesn’...
    • March 27, 2023
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    Inflammaging: 5 Ways to Reduce Inflammation as You Age

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 1, 2025
    When it comes to our long-term health, it’s important to know about inflammation and its effects. As we age, all of us develop some inflammation. The key to healthier aging is to be aware of it and keep it under control. Short-term inflammation....
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    Prediabetes: Un llamado de atención

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 30, 2025
    Más de un tercio de los adultos estadounidenses tiene un alto nivel de azúcar en la sangre o prediabetes, y las tasas están en aumento. Padecer prediabetes aumenta el riesgo de desarrollar diabetes tipo 2, enfermedades card&iacut...
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    Tired of Seasonal Allergies? Take these Steps

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 30, 2025
    Are the sneezes, sniffles, scratchy throat and itchy eyes from seasonal allergies getting you down? It may be time to step up your treatment. Fighting Seasonal Allergies Seasonal allergies are always around. But based on what triggers your allergies...
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    Información detallada sobre la diabetes tipo 1

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 28, 2025
    Existen dos tipos de diabetes: tipo 1 y tipo 2. Si no se controlan ni se tratan, ambas pueden causar daños a los vasos sanguíneos, los nervios y los órganos del cuerpo, y así provocar problemas de salud graves. La diabetes...
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    Is Your Pharmacy In-Network?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 24, 2025
    It makes sense to ensure your health care provider is in the network before you make an appointment. When you use an in-network provider and facility, you get the most from your health insurance plan. The same is true with your pharmacy. When you...
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    Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 11, 2025
    Taking care of your health is always important. But it takes on a new level of importance when a baby enters the picture. It’s important to step up your self-care while you’re trying to get pregnant, during your pregnancy and after you g...
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    La ayuda que necesitas para entender tu cobertura médica

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 11, 2025
    Entender tu seguro médico puede ser complicado, pero podemos ayudarte. Nuestro Centro de ayuda te ayuda a responder las dudas sobre cómo usar tu cobertura médica y obtener respuestas a tus preguntas clave. Obtén ayuda en u...
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    Taking Care of Your Kidneys Helps Keep You Healthy

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 11, 2025
    Kidneys play a big part in your total health. They filter extra water and toxins from your body. They help control blood pressure. And they play a role in making red blood cells and in keeping bones healthy. When your kidneys aren’t working as.....
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    Cuidar los riñones ayuda a mantenerte saludable

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 11, 2025
    Los riñones juegan un papel importante en tu salud general, ya que: filtran el exceso de agua y de toxinas del cuerpo; ayudan a controlar la presión arterial; y contribuyen en la producción de glóbulos rojos y en el mante...
    • 3383 Views
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    Checking Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 11, 2025
    Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range is one of the best things you can do for your health. That’s because high blood pressure is the single biggest risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and other health problems. Near.....
    • 55351 Views
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    Medir tu presión arterial podría salvarte la vida

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 11, 2025
    Mantener tu presión arterial en un rango saludable es una de las mejores cosas que puedes hacer por tu salud. Esto se debe a que la presión arterial alta es el factor de riesgo más grande de enfermedad cardíaca, derrame c...
    • 3432 Views
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    Cuida tu salud antes, durante y después del embarazo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 11, 2025
    Siempre vale la pena cuidar tu salud, pero mucho más cuando estás esperando un bebé. Cuidar tu salud es fundamental mientras intentas quedar embarazada, durante el embarazo y después de dar a luz. Forma un plan de bi...
    • 2533 Views
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    Plan Ahead for Safe, Healthy Travels

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 10, 2025
    There’s nothing like getting away to relax and clear your head. And these breaks away from your routine can improve your health. Even the planning phase can have positive effects. WebMD says getaways or staycations may: Lower your stress level....
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    ¿Estás planeando un viaje internacional este verano? Verifica tus opciones de cobertura

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 10, 2025
    ¿Estás planeando viajar fuera de los Estados Unidos? Ya sea que el trabajo te envíe al extranjero o que viajes por diversión, la clave es estar preparado. Antes de viajar, infórmate sobre tus opciones de cobertura ...
    • 4839 Views
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    Tu cobertura médica podría incluir muchos servicios preventivos sin costo adicional

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 3, 2025
    Tu cobertura médica incluye vacunas para niños y adultos, como la vacuna contra la gripe, sin ningún costo adicional para ti. Habla con tu médico sobre las vacunas que necesita cada miembro de tu familia. Muchos servicios ...
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