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2021 Volunteer of the Year: Shrona Carter

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...
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Top 5 Things to Know About Open Enrollment

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

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...
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Chief Medical Officer Recommends Regular Blood Pressure Checkups

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

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

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...
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Chief Medical Officer Highlights Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

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...
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Medical Director Encourages Parents to Schedule Well-Child Visits

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...
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Helping Members with Short-Term Disability Get Back to Health

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...
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Backpack Giveaway Helps Austin Kids During COVID

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...
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Blue Buzz: Have You Found a Primary Care Physician?

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...
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Delivering Convenient COVID-19 Vaccines to Texans

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...
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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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