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  • Do You Think Your Child Has Asthma?

    Blogs: Do You Think Your Child Has Asthma?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    It can be upsetting when your child is struggling with a health issue. It's especially unnerving if your child seems to be struggling to breathe. We understand. More importantly, we're here to help you.  Ask Yourself a Few Questions  Is th...
    • April 23, 2024
  • Síntomas, causas y factores de riesgo del asma

    Tu Salud: Síntomas, causas y factores de riesgo del asma

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    El número de niños diagnosticados con asma aumentó drásticamente en las últimas décadas. La preocupación comienza cuando se tiene dificultad para respirar. ¿Podría ser su hijo uno de los...
    • April 22, 2024
  • Beware of Health Insurance Phone Scams

    Notifications: Beware of Health Insurance Phone Scams

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has learned about two types of scam calls targeting some of our members. The first type of scam call is known as "spoofing." Spoofing happens when someone fakes the identity of another device or user to steal da...
    • April 19, 2024
  • Living With High Blood Pressure

    Blogs: Living With High Blood Pressure

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Nearly half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure — also known as hypertension. Only about one in four adults with high blood pressure have it under control. Are you one of them? Learning to manage your blood pressure ca...
    • April 18, 2024
  • Can You Outgrow Asthma?

    Blogs: Can You Outgrow Asthma?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    You can outgrow your shoes, your pants — even your teddy bear. Can you outgrow asthma? Unfortunately, the idea you can leave asthma behind when you’re an adult is mostly a myth.  When Asthma Won’t Let Go  Asthma is t...
    • April 17, 2024
  • The Eyes Have It: Protect Them with Routine Eye Exams

    Blogs: The Eyes Have It: Protect Them with Routine Eye Exams

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Eye exams are a great way to keep an eye on your health. Along with making sure you get the right prescription for glasses or contact lenses, they can be a real ‘eye opener’ when it comes to your health. Your eyes aren’t just windo...
    • April 15, 2024
  • The Impact of Stress if You Have Diabetes

    Blogs: The Impact of Stress if You Have Diabetes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Traffic was a beast. You lost your phone. A few zeros seem to be missing from your bank balance. When you feel stressed, your body produces two hormones that raise your blood sugar — adrenaline and cortisol. Both are linked to the bod...
    • April 12, 2024
  • Help is Available for Members Affected by Natural Disasters

    Notifications: Help is Available for Members Affected by Natural Disasters

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Recovering from a natural disaster is never easy. We're here to help our members when tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and severe weather cause havoc. If you've been affected by a natural disaster, we can help you: Find a doctor or hospital R...
    • April 12, 2024
  • What Is a Health Insurance Claim?

    Blogs: What Is a Health Insurance Claim?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    We’ve all done it. Shown or uploaded our member ID card when filling out insurance forms in the doctor’s office or through an online portal. Your doctor’s office needs these details so they can file a claim. A claim is a bill your d...
    • April 12, 2024
  • Get Real-Time Updates with Text Alerts

    Blogs: Get Real-Time Updates with Text Alerts

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    We don’t want you to miss important health care updates. So make sure to opt in to receive text messages from us. You can get: Claim status notification: Receive notifications when claims are processed. Saving opportunities: Get timely notices...
    • April 11, 2024
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    Protege al mundo de la enfermedad crónica renal

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect February 15, 2022
    Tus riñones son poderosas fábricas químicas que realizan muchas funciones importantes. Ubicados debajo de la cavidad torácica (las costillas), un riñón descansa a cada lado de la co...
    • 2871 Views
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    Conoce tus números para llevar una vida más saludable

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect February 9, 2022
    Si sufres de colesterol alto, puedes hacer cambios para reducirlo, prevenir problemas del corazón y prolongar tu vida. ¿Cuál es el primer paso? Colaborar con tu médico. Juntos pueden crear y seguir un pla...
    • 3982 Views
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    Es hora para tomar tus medicamentos, ¿o no?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect February 7, 2022
    Si ya llevas algún tiempo tomando medicamentos, podrías ni siquiera fijarte en las indicaciones cuando las surtes. Pero a medida que pasa el tiempo, podrías olvidar indicaciones importantes. Por ejemplo, la hora en que los ...
    • 1843 Views
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    Why Your Child Needs a Doctor

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team February 1, 2022
    You have a strong partner to help keep your child healthy. It’s your child’s primary care provider. Having that relationship in place builds a strong base for your child’s care. Partners in Care Once you establish a primary care pro...
    • 29039 Views
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    Working the Late Shift? Learn How to Sleep Better

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team February 1, 2022
    Getting a good night’s sleep isn’t easy. It’s even harder if your sleep schedule isn’t typical. But there are steps you can take to make getting the rest you need easier. Shift Work and Sleep Sleep is important for everyone. I...
    • 28256 Views
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    Por qué tu hijo necesita un médico

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect February 1, 2022
    Cuentas con un firme aliado que te ayudará a cuidar la salud de tu hijo. Se trata del prestador principal de servicios médicos de tu hijo. Un vínculo así ayuda a desarrollar una base sólida para la atención m...
    • 2150 Views
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    Mantén tu corazón y tu cerebro en forma: Come más fibra

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 14, 2022
    No es un secreto que la fibra es la clave para mantenerte regular para ir al baño. Pero este es solo uno de los beneficios de la comida que recibió el título de “tener la mayor probabilidad de causarle una risa disimulada a un jovencito de escuela
    • 3392 Views
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    ¿Eres un nuevo asegurado? Tres pasos para empezar

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 12, 2022
    ¿Eres un nuevo asegurado? Para que el proceso de usar tu cobertura médica sea lo más fácil posible, aquí hay tres pasos para ayudarte a maximizar los beneficios cuando lo necesitas. Primer paso:...
    • 16325 Views
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    Una simple prueba podría salvarte la vida

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 10, 2022
    Se sabe que entre las cosas que hacemos por la salud, la prueba anual para el bienestar de la mujer no es la más agradable de ninguna. Muchas se mantienen con una firme indecisión, por un lado, posponiendo la prueba y, por otro, sabien...
    • 2846 Views
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    Teen Loneliness Is on the Rise: Learn How to Help

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team January 7, 2022
    Teens are often busy with school, activities and friends. But teens also often get lonely, and when they do, they may need support and help finding healthy ways to cope with it. Being lonely can affect teens — and people of other ages — i...
    • 36327 Views
  • Help is Available for Those Struggling with Mental Health: A Message from the Chief Medical Officer

    Help is Available for Those Struggling with Mental Health: A Message from the Chief Medical Officer

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 17, 2021
    Many people are feeling more stressed and anxious than usual. Some may have trouble with appetite, sleep, concentration or other aspects of their lives. Some may drink, use drugs or turn to other unhealthy coping strategies. Please know that help...
    • 5973 Views
  • Chief Medical Officer Recommends Regular Blood Pressure Checkups

    Chief Medical Officer Recommends Regular Blood Pressure Checkups

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 17, 2021
    High blood pressure usually has no warning signs or symptoms. That’s why it is so important to have your blood pressure checked at each visit with your health care provider or specialist. If untreated, high blood pressure can damage your kidneys...
    • 3591 Views
  • Chief Medical Officer Urges People with Diabetes to Make a Care Plan

    Chief Medical Officer Urges People with Diabetes to Make a Care Plan

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 17, 2021
    If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you know how diabetes management can be complex and challenging. In this video, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Chief Medical Officer Dr. Derek Robinson encourages people with diabetes to work with...
    • 4568 Views
  • Chief Medical Officer Reminds Women to Stay Up to Date on Screenings

    Chief Medical Officer Reminds Women to Stay Up to Date on Screenings

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 17, 2021
    Women’s health screenings are important to discuss with your health care provider or women’s specialist. In this video, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Chief Medical Director Dr. Derek Robinson reminds women to talk with their health care...
    • 3727 Views
  • Chief Medical Officer Highlights Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

    Chief Medical Officer Highlights Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 17, 2021
    Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States, and it’s also one of the most preventable cancers. Living a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of colon and rectal cancer, but regular screening...
    • 4286 Views
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