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  • Don’t Let Your Mental Health Care End When You Leave the Hospital

    Don’t Let Your Mental Health Care End When You Leave the Hospital

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team July 20, 2022
    If you’ve been recently discharged from an ER or inpatient hospital for a mental health or substance use concern, continue your journey to wellness with additional care. Professional treatment including therapy and medication management can help...
    • 395 Views
  • Reach Out for Help with Drug or Alcohol Problems

    Reach Out for Help with Drug or Alcohol Problems

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team June 21, 2022
    Struggling with drugs? Struggling with alcohol? If you or a family member aren’t sure what to do to get help, watching this short video will provide helpful information on treatment and support. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
    • 488 Views
  • Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit

    Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team June 21, 2022
    Were you just in the hospital or ER? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next? Watch this short video and let us help you take the next step toward wellness. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
    • 414 Views
  • Talk to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health Meds

    Talk to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health Meds

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team June 21, 2022
    Medication instructions can be hard to follow, or you may have questions about your medications. Watch this short video on how to talk with your provider about your questions and some ways that you can work with your provider to better understand...
    • 5342 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...
    • 337 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...
    • 370 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...
    • 3471 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...
    • 363 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...
    • 479 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...
    • 343 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...
    • 549 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...
    • 333 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...
    • 376 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...
    • 367 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...
    • 764 Views
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