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  • Mantén a tu hijo saludable con las consultas de rutina para el bienestar infantil

    Tu Salud: Mantén a tu hijo saludable con las consultas de rutina para el bienestar infantil

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Los padres llevan sus hijos al médico cuando se enferman. Pero las consultas regulares de bienestar infantil con un pediatra u otro profesional médico son igualmente importantes. Completar los chequeos médicos y obtener las vacun...
    • February 9, 2026
  • Keep Your Child Healthy with Regular Well-Child Visits

    Blogs: Keep Your Child Healthy with Regular Well-Child Visits

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Parents take their children to the doctor when they’re sick. But regular well-child visits to a pediatrician or other health provider are just as important. Getting those checkups and recommended vaccinations help keep children healthy. What Is...
    • February 9, 2026
  • What’s In Your Benefit Book?

    Blogs: What’s In Your Benefit Book?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. In some of the emails, letters and other communications you get from us, you may notice the phrase, “See your Benefit Book for details.” That’s be...
    • February 9, 2026
  • 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 second leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Screenings can catch it early when it’s trea...
    • February 9, 2026
  • Why Aren’t You Sleeping?

    Blogs: Why Aren’t You Sleeping?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Feeling more groggy than usual? You know you’re not waking up refreshed from a good night’s sleep. But what’s keeping you from sleeping? Turns out, there are many potential obstacles to getting and staying asleep. You can improve yo...
    • February 9, 2026
  • 5 Ways You Can Protect Your Colon Health

    Blogs: 5 Ways You Can Protect Your Colon Health

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Staying healthy is easier if you take care of the basics. Go to the doctor at least once a year for a wellness checkup. Get your preventive screening tests. Just doing those two things can help you live a longer and healthier life. Annual wellness ex...
    • February 9, 2026
  • Why Verifying Your Identity Is Worth Your Time

    Blogs: Why Verifying Your Identity Is Worth Your Time

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Any time you call us with questions about your account or benefits, our automated system asks you to enter your name and member ID before routing your call. That may be frustrating at the time, especially if you need to call more than once. But takin...
    • January 29, 2026
  • 3 Reasons You Should Choose Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

    Blogs: 3 Reasons You Should Choose Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Your health is important. You need a health plan that will help you stay on top of it and take care of any illnesses right away. Here’s three reasons so many people choose BCBSIL. Reason No. 1: Your Choice of Doctors — Plus Coverage for P...
    • January 28, 2026
  • Prevén la enfermedad de las encías para tener un corazón sano

    Tu Salud: Prevén la enfermedad de las encías para tener un corazón sano

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    ¿Qué tienen en común tus encías y corazón? Los estudios demuestran que las personas con enfermedad de las encías tienen casi el doble de probabilidades de padecer enfermedades cardíacas. La enfermedad ...
    • January 28, 2026
  • Ways to Show Support for a Loved One with Cancer

    Blogs: Ways to Show Support for a Loved One with Cancer

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    “I have cancer.” These are three words you may hear from a friend, family member or significant other. Learning that someone has cancer can be very overwhelming and scary. You probably have some questions you want to ask, but are unsure ...
    • January 28, 2026
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    Bipolar Disorder and Diabetes: The Connection

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 5, 2024
    About six million adults, teens and children have bipolar disorder (BD) in the US. It’s often diagnosed before the age of 25, and once it is, BD doesn’t go away. Those who live with the disease may cope with the constant shift between ep...
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    ¿Crees que tu hijo tiene asma?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 4, 2024
    Cuando crees que tu hijo pudiese estar experimentando los síntomas de una enfermedad no siempre es un buen sentimiento. Esto puede ser aún más estresante, particularmente, ¡si notas que tiene dificultad para respirar! Te c...
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    Your Smartphone Can Help Protect Your Skin

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 3, 2024
    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...
    • 35594 Views
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    Find Ways to Better Cope with Stressful Events

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 3, 2024
    Stress is a part of life — from minor irritations to major traumatic events. Since the body’s biological responses to stress can harm your mental and physical health, learning to manage your response is important. The first step to is to ...
    • 7490 Views
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    Qué debe hacer si su reclamación es rechazada

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 31, 2024
    La gerente de enfermería, Lenzy Mixon, recibió una llamada de un asegurado sobre una factura con costos altos por su estadía en un centro de enfermería especializado. El asegurado primero consultó con su méd...
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    4 pasos simples para mejorar el estado físico y la función del cuerpo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 30, 2024
    La mayoría de las personas hacen principalmente uno o dos tipos de ejercicios y piensan que eso es únicamente lo que el cuerpo necesita. Sin embargo, según el Instituto Nacional sobre el Envejecimiento , existen cuatro tipos...
    • 2734 Views
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    Lista para viajeros: protege tu salud mientras viajas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 14, 2024
    Unas vacaciones suenan geniales en estos momentos y, sea cual sea el tipo de vacaciones que te guste disfrutar, hay algo que ayuda a que las cosas salgan aún mejor: la planificación. La planificación ayuda a esquivar contratiempo...
    • 5174 Views
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    Depression and Anxiety: Different and Similar

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 13, 2024
    One in 5 adults in the U.S. lives with a mental health issue. You likely know people who experience depression or anxiety. Some people have both. They are different health problems, but share some of the same warning signs. Help is available for...
    • 7153 Views
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    Consumo indebido de sustancias: Señales y riesgos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 9, 2024
    Millones de personas beben demasiado o consumen fármacos de manera indebida, y muchos de ellos no reciben ayuda. Sin embargo, pedir ayuda es algo normal en la vida; y las personas nunca deberían sentir que tienen que lidiar con las cos...
    • 5679 Views
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    Alimentación consciente para diabéticos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 6, 2024
    Aprender a ser más conscientes puede ayudarnos a pensar con calma en distintas situaciones. Para las personas con diabetes , el tomar conciencia de su alimentación puede incluso ayudarles a practicar un mejor cuidado personal. ¿Qu...
    • 2302 Views
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    Men’s Health: Do You Know the Signs of a Silent Heart Attack?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 3, 2024
    Think you know what you’d feel like if you were having a heart attack? Think again. Silent heart attacks, known as a silent myocardial infarction (SMI), account for 45 percent of heart attacks. And they are more likely to strike men than women.....
    • 46375 Views
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    5 motivos por los que puede rechazarse una reclamación

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 1, 2024
    Aunque no lo creas, existen cinco motivos que pueden hacer que un servicio médico no sea aprobado o que una reclamación no se pague. Estos se clasifican en estas cinco categorías: La reclamación tiene errores. El motivo d...
    • 4107 Views
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    4 Simple Steps for Better Whole-Body Fitness and Function

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 30, 2024
    Most people focus on one or two types of exercise and think they’re getting what their body needs. But there are four types of exercise you need to help your body function at its best: endurance, strength, balance and flexibility, says the Nati....
    • 12944 Views
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    Consejos para mitigar el dolor de espalda

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 26, 2024
    Es posible que tengas dolor constante en la espalda. También puede que sientas un dolor punzante repentino que te paraliza. De cualquier manera, no quieres sentirte adolorido. El dolor de espalda se puede producir por accidentes, uso ex...
    • 3234 Views
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    Cuando el corazón se acelera, puede ser por la fibrilación auricular

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 24, 2024
    Los cantantes suelen expresar en sus canciones que un corazón enamorado late a mil por hora, pero, en la vida real, un corazón acelerado puede ser un problema grave conocido como fibrilación auricular. En un corazón sano, ...
    • 4856 Views
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