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  • Mental Health in the Latino Community: Changing Perceptions

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team May 4, 2022
    Did you know Latinos are more likely to seek help from their primary care doctor than a mental health specialist when they are dealing with a mental health issue? That may be surprising to some. Spend any time talking about mental health with Latino...
    • 4514 Views
  • Get to Know Blue Bear

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team March 9, 2022
    How well do you know Blue Bear? Here’s a not-so-secret secret: Blue Bear likes being a healthy, happy bear. That’s why he eats his vegetables – even the green ones. He wears his helmet to protect his big brain. And he brushes his te...
    • 3418 Views
  • 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Shrona Carter

    2021 Volunteer of the Year: Shrona Carter

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team January 19, 2022
    When the President of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) visited employees in the Marshall office, they didn’t know he had a surprise up his sleeve. He was there to recognize Shrona Carter, the company’s 2021 Volunteer of the Year. Shrona...
    • 370 Views
  • Top 5 Things to Know About Open Enrollment

    Top 5 Things to Know About Open Enrollment

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team January 7, 2022
    Are you looking for health care coverage for yourself or your family? Once again, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) is offering coverage in every zip code in Texas, and subsidies are still available. Watch this video to find out the top...
    • 400 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

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX 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...
    • 3699 Views
  • Chief Medical Officer Recommends Regular Blood Pressure Checkups

    Chief Medical Officer Recommends Regular Blood Pressure Checkups

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX 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...
    • 393 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

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX 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 Texas Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark Chassay encourages people with diabetes to work with their...
    • 518 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

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX 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 Texas Chief Medical Director Dr. Mark Chassay reminds women to talk with their health care provider...
    • 376 Views
  • Chief Medical Officer Highlights Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

    Chief Medical Officer Highlights Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX 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...
    • 606 Views
  • Medical Director Encourages Parents to Schedule Well-Child Visits

    Medical Director Encourages Parents to Schedule Well-Child Visits

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team December 16, 2021
    Starting at birth your child needs regular health checkups and vaccinations. In this video, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas' Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark Chassay advises parents to schedule their child’s next well visit and stay up to date...
    • 367 Views
  • Helping Members with Short-Term Disability Get Back to Health

    Helping Members with Short-Term Disability Get Back to Health

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team November 10, 2021
    What happens when your medical diagnosis impacts your ability to work? For a member diagnosed with cancer, it required minimal effort. Her health advocate at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas was able to coordinate both her health care benefits...
    • 407 Views
  • Backpack Giveaway Helps Austin Kids During COVID

    Backpack Giveaway Helps Austin Kids During COVID

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team October 27, 2021
    COVID-19 has hit the Texas economy hard – and many families are feeling the impact. That’s why the Medicaid team at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) stepped up to help Austin children during the back-to-school season. Giving away hundreds...
    • 403 Views
  • Blue Buzz: Have You Found a Primary Care Physician?

    Blue Buzz: Have You Found a Primary Care Physician?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team September 23, 2021
    Do you have a doctor? Finding a primary care physician (PCP) is a crucial first step in using your health care coverage. Regardless of what kind of plan you have, a primary care physician (PCP) can help you navigate your health care. Think of them...
    • 830 Views
  • Delivering Convenient COVID-19 Vaccines to Texans

    Delivering Convenient COVID-19 Vaccines to Texans

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team June 8, 2021
    For more than two decades, the Caring Foundation of Texas and its Care Van® program have supported communities statewide by helping administer more than 1.3 million CDC-recommended vaccinations, as well as dental screenings and health education...
    • 2487 Views
  • Mental Health: The Unseen Consequences of COVID-19

    Mental Health: The Unseen Consequences of COVID-19

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team June 8, 2021
    Texans who test positive for COVID-19 may experience a wide range of physical ailments. But what about the unseen consequences that impact us all? Even if you haven’t been diagnosed with the Coronavirus, you may find yourself suffering from mental...
    • 3480 Views
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