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Blogs: Don't Put Off Getting Your Flu Shot

BCBSIL Connect Team

Current estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the 2022-2023 flu season show a higher number of cases and deaths than the previous few flu seasons. During the pandemic, flu cases were down due to the steps taken to p...
- June 23, 2023
Blogs: Save Money with New Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

BCBSIL Connect Team

MedsYourWayTM is not available to all members. Check your plan materials or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have this program. You may be able to pay less for your prescription drugs with a new drug discount card benefit program. MedsYo...
- June 23, 2023
Blogs: Do One Thing for a Longer, Healthier Life

BCBSIL Connect Team

Better health can be yours at any age. And it may be easier than you think to make the changes that will have a positive effect on your health. We all know we should eat a healthy diet. But you may not know just how big an impact what you eat and dri...
- June 23, 2023
Blogs: Help Your Skin Help You

BCBSIL Connect Team

Your skin has a big job. It shields your body and keeps out germs. And that’s just the start. It’s your body’s largest organ, and it deserves careful attention. Help Your Skin Help You Taking care of your skin is taking care of your...
- June 23, 2023
Blogs: What Happens When Your Doctor Recommends Physical Therapy

BCBSIL Connect Team

You probably do your best to stay in shape. Maybe a burst of new motivation inspired you to ramp things up a bit — even add another activity to your regular workout routine. In your enthusiasm, maybe you charged full speed ahead instead of star...
- June 22, 2023
Blogs: Demystifying Bipolar Disorder

BCBSIL Connect Team

Some of television’s most popular characters have struggled with bipolar disorder. In the throes of a manic episode, a CIA agent pins a spiderweb of red string across photos on a wall. It looks like a frenzied mess to anyone on the outside look...
- June 21, 2023
Blogs: Prevent Gum Disease for a Healthy Heart

BCBSIL Connect Team

What do your gums and your heart have in common? Studies show people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to have heart disease. With gum disease, inflammation not only puts the mouth at risk, but can be a danger to the heart. Links have also ...
- June 21, 2023
Blogs: How to Stay in Shape on Vacation

BCBSIL Connect Team

Vacations are all about fun and getting away from our everyday routines. So, your normal exercise routine may not be a high priority when you want to chill. It’s understandable. Still, even when you’re away from home, it’s easy to r...
- June 21, 2023
Blogs: Syndrome X: Are You at Risk for Metabolic Syndrome?

BCBSIL Connect Team

Metabolic syndrome, also called syndrome X, may sound like a super-secret plan in a spy movie. It’s actually more dangerous. The syndrome is a set of risk factors that can trigger a trio of life-threatening diseases. “Metabolic" refers to...
- June 16, 2023
Blogs: The Battle of BMI

BCBSIL Connect Team

Is body mass index (BMI) the best way to tell if you are an ideal weight or even healthy? BMI measures your body fat. It uses your weight and height to come up with a BMI number. Using this number, you and your doctor can tell if you might have a we...
- June 16, 2023

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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