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  • Early Warning Signs of a Stroke: Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

    Blogs: Early Warning Signs of a Stroke: Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Learn the early waring signs of a stroke, how to recognize FAST symptoms and when to seek emergency medical care. Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the U.S. Knowing the earliest signs of a stroke can be a lifesaver. Every...
    • November 5, 2026
  • Young Adult Health: Essential Screenings, Preventive Care and Wellness Tips

    Blogs: Young Adult Health: Essential Screenings, Preventive Care and Wellness Tips

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Learn how to find a primary care provider, schedule preventive screenings, stay current on vaccines and recognize common health concerns affecting young adults. Being a young adult is an exciting time of life. College, career and romantic relationshi...
    • November 5, 2026
  • Soap vs. Hand Sanitizer: Which Cleans Your Hands Better?

    Blogs: Soap vs. Hand Sanitizer: Which Cleans Your Hands Better?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Soap and hand sanitizer both help prevent the spread of germs. But they aren’t equally effective in every situation. Learn when soap and water is best, when sanitizer will do the job, and how to keep yourself healthy. Germs are everywhere. They...
    • November 5, 2026
  • Are You Dehydrated?

    Blogs: Are You Dehydrated?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Your body doesn’t work well when it’s low on fluids. When it loses more water than it takes in, you may have dehydration, which can lead to some serious health problems. You might not know when you’re dehydrated. But it could be beh...
    • November 5, 2026
  • Help Your Doctors Talk to Each Other About Your Care

    Blogs: Help Your Doctors Talk to Each Other About Your Care

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    You and your primary care provider work together to make sure you are in the best health possible. It’s a two-way street. Your doctor uses training and know-how to guide you. But to give you the best guidance, your doctor needs you to share all...
    • November 5, 2026
  • ¿Tu hijo está teniendo problemas de salud mental?

    Tu Salud: ¿Tu hijo está teniendo problemas de salud mental?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Los niños tienen mucho en la mente. Siempre están aprendiendo cosas nuevas y enfrentándose a retos que nunca han manejado. Y la pandemia ha hecho las cosas aún más difíciles para muchos niños. Han teni...
    • November 5, 2026
  • Is Your Child Struggling with Mental Health Issues?

    Blogs: Is Your Child Struggling with Mental Health Issues?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Children have a lot on their minds. They’re always learning new things and facing challenges they’ve never handled before.  You know your child best. You can support them now and in the future by showing them ways to build good ment...
    • November 5, 2026
  • Adult ADHD: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

    Blogs: Adult ADHD: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD or ADD, is often thought of as a condition experienced by children. But it is a lifelong condition that can be diagnosed in adults, too. In fact, trends show a rise in adult diagnoses in the last decade....
    • November 4, 2026
  • Enrolled for 2027? Here’s What to Expect Next

    Blogs: Enrolled for 2027? Here’s What to Expect Next

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    When you enrolled in your 2027 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas health plan, you started a chain reaction.* We have been hard at work for several months preparing a journey just for you. Welcome Communications First, if you chose electronic deliv...
    • November 4, 2026
  • Seeing a Specialist: Referrals, Costs and What to Expect

    Blogs: Seeing a Specialist: Referrals, Costs and What to Expect

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Learn what medical specialists do, when your primary care provider may recommend one, and whether you need a referral before scheduling an appointment. What Is a Medical Specialist? A specialist is a doctor who has additional education and clinical t...
    • November 4, 2026
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