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

BCBSNM 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...
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Reach Out for Help with Drug or Alcohol Problems

BCBSNM Connect Team June 22, 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.
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Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit

BCBSNM Connect Team June 22, 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.
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Talk to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health Meds

BCBSNM Connect Team June 22, 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...
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Adult Wellness Guidelines: Making Preventive Care a Priority

BCBSNM Connect Team January 17, 2019

Start the New Year in good health by seeking preventive care. Preventive care is very important for everyone in your family. And the good news is you can receive most preventive care at no additional cost to you. Remember to ask Your Doctor...
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Downloadable Gift Tag

BCBSNM Connect Team December 1, 2016

Here's a stocking stuffer idea: Make a gift! Your friends and family will appreciate the personal touch. Plus, it’s fun! Check out our four easy D-I-Y gift ideas for inspiration. Print out all four of these adorable gift tags and attached them...
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Creating Your Asthma Action Plan

BCBSNM Connect Team July 8, 2016

An asthma action plan is one of the most important tools you can use to breathe easier and keep your asthma under control. A plan eliminates all the guess work. It helps you track the daily treatments you need to stay healthy. It also provides...
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An Alternative to Rice

BCBSNM Connect Team December 30, 2015

Switch up your side dish at dinner tonight! If you’re looking for a healthy grain, consider quinoa (KEEN-wah). It’s packed with about 8 grams of protein per cooked cup and it’s gluten free. Whether you’re searching for a healthy side, or living...
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Sugar! Oh, Honey Honey!

BCBSNM Connect Team December 10, 2015

Keeping blood-sugar levels managed can be a big challenge, especially around the holidays. It’s hard to avoid sugar, but maybe you don’t have to! One simple swap you can make in your baking is to use less sugar or sugar substitute to make a recipe...
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Oodles of Noodles?

BCBSNM Connect Team December 7, 2015

If your plate is overflowing with lotsa pasta, check this out: According to the American Diabetes Association , starchy foods can be part of a healthy meal plan, but portion size is key. It may seem like a simple tip, but of you or someone you...
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Soda VS Mineral Water

BCBSNM Connect Team December 1, 2015

Reaching for a midday fizzy drink with your lunch? If you’re choosing a soda, you could be drinking 10 teaspoons of sugar or more, depending on your serving. For anyone looking to keep their blood-sugar levels under control, it would be wise to...
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Beat portion distortion

BCBSNM Connect Team November 24, 2015

We’ve all seen that picture of someone’s plate during the Thanksgiving Holiday; you know, the over flowing serving with crumbs on the side keeping it all together. If we know a plate like this is unhealthy, and we don’t eat like this the rest of...
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Sleep and Good Health

BCBSNM Connect Team November 23, 2015

Get practical tips on how to get more sleep! Research shows that inadequate sleep can increase the risk of a number of chronic diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and depression. Are you getting enough?
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Don’t Take Short-cuts on Your Health

BCBSNM Connect Team November 18, 2015

When it comes to our health, however–taking shortcuts is the last thing you want to do. Take “minute potatoes” for example. Not only is the list of ingredients sub-par in the “fresh” category, but the extra ingredients that go into making them can...
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Diabetes infographic

BCBSNM Connect Team November 5, 2015

CDC Diabetes infographic
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