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Mental Health: The Unseen Consequences of COVID-19

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...
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Blue Buzz: What's so Special About Special Enrollment Periods?

BCBSTX Connect Team June 8, 2021

Life happens. One minute we’re in our groove. The next minute, we’re reacting to big new information that we didn’t see coming. Whether good or bad – plan or unplanned – these life-changing events can pose a challenge to how we access health care...
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A Doctor's Perspective on COVID-19 Vaccines

BCBSTX Connect Team May 12, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine is currently being made available in communities across Texas. This video offers a doctor's perspective on the vaccines, which have been given the FDA's green light for emergency use. Dr. Bharath Thankavel, Medical Director...
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Blue Buzz: How Nurses Could Help Solve for Texas’ Physician Shortage

BCBSTX Connect Team April 9, 2021

Do you know someone who is a nurse? Texas has thousands of nurses devoted to the welfare of their patients. There’s an ongoing shortage of doctors in our state, which is concerning, but there’s a special kind of nurse that just might be part of...
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Blue Buzz: You're Depressed. Now What?

BCBSTX Connect Team April 9, 2021

Are you stressed out? It’s perfectly normal to occasionally feel sad, anxious or overwhelmed. But it’s important not to dismiss all your negative feelings. Sometimes they develop into a larger problem – and that can affect your mental health. Watch...
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Blue Buzz: How to Protect Yourself from Medical Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

BCBSTX Connect Team March 9, 2021

Imagine receiving a bill for a treatment that you never received! That’s just one example of a how poor medical practices can hurt patients. Protect yourself and the ones you love. Learn how to spot the signs of medical fraud, waste and abuse in...
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Opening Doors for Children Living With Asthma

BCBSTX Connect Team February 24, 2020

School nurse Leta Lofton knows why it’s so important for young children to understand their own asthma. She had one student who thought her daily medication was the same as a rescue inhaler, designed to be used only when asthma symptoms suddenly...
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Mental Health: The Unseen Consequences of COVID-19

Blue Buzz: What's so Special About Special Enrollment Periods?

A Doctor's Perspective on COVID-19 Vaccines

Blue Buzz: How Nurses Could Help Solve for Texas’ Physician Shortage

Blue Buzz: You're Depressed. Now What?

Blue Buzz: How to Protect Yourself from Medical Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

Opening Doors for Children Living With Asthma