There is a definitive number when it comes to weight loss. You might be surprised by the amount of weight you need to lose before you start seeing health benefits. In this edition of Blue Promise, Dr. McCoy talks with Dr. Tim Church, Chief Medical...

BCBSTX is changing the way it supports community organizations across the state. For the first time, we’re targeting two disease states to actually impact public health. Learn more in this Blue Promise. For the first time ever, Blue Cross...

Just because it bears repeating… You’ve heard it before: SMOKING IS DANGEROUS! In this Blue Promise, Dr. Dan McCoy and Dr. Paul Hain discuss the consequences as well as some solutions to quit. Blue Promise is an online video blog...

When a disease is not wide spread, it may be treated by an “orphan drug.” “Orphan drugs” are usually expensive because they are especially designed to treat rare illnesses or diseases. But what happens when orphan drugs...

Ever wonder why some medications and treatments are covered by your insurance policy and others are not? Learn more in this Blue Promise. Medical experiments are helpful and necessary, but when does a medication or treatment become “proven...

As the summer draws near, we take a look back at how BBBS of Houston helped kids kick off the school year. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dallas and Houston pair students with mentors and supply the ingredients needed for kids to be successful. Our...

Hear why M.H. Moore Elementary became the first school to join the Blue Zones Fort Worth initiative. Fort Worth’s M. H. Moore Elementary School is the first in Texas to adopt a unique international health and wellness program. The Blue Zones...

Learn how we are partnering with academic institutions to shed light on the cause of rising health care costs. There are many confusing reasons why health care costs keep going up. That's why we're partnering with Texas' leading researchers...

You pay the cost and investors get the profit. Find out how venture capitalists have targeted Texas' freestanding emergency rooms. While the rising cost of health care can be concerning for many of us, it has sparked interest from investors...

In honor of Nurse Appreciation Week, we take a look at how nursing has changed over the years. We love nurses! Take a moment to learn about all the different types of nurses and how they can help you. Blue Promise is an online video blog that...

Dr. Vivian Ho discusses what consumers and policy makers should know about Freestanding Emergency Rooms. "If you've got an elevated fever or a stomach bug, be very careful to look at the signage on the place that you're about to walk...

Need help understanding your health insurance benefits? Call our nurses! You might be surprised to learn about the credentials for the person who answers your phone call at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. In this edition of Blue Promise, Dr...

Whether you have a dog, cat or iguana, learn how owning a pet can impact your health. In this edition of Blue Promise, Dr. Dan McCoy talks with Carianne Fisher, Executive Director for Therapet, about the health benefits of owning a pet. Blue...

Does your therapist have four legs? Hear how animals – especially dogs – can make a difference for people recovering from health conditions. How does pet therapy work and what makes a dog a good match for volunteer work? In honor of...

Several Texas universities analyzed data from Freestanding Emergency Rooms and published a report indicating that the facilities are unnecessarily costly for patients. Visits to Freestanding Emergency Rooms in Texas went up 236% from 2012-2015...