In the New Mexico Community

Medical Director Urges People with Diabetes to Make a Care Plan

BCBSNM Connect Team September 1, 2022

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you know how diabetes management can be complex and challenging. In this video, physician and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Medical Director Aiden O’Rourke encourages people with diabetes to work...
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Celebrating National Senior Health and Fitness Day

BCBSNM Connect Team August 10, 2022

In collaboration with the City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) served as the exclusive sponsor of its first National Senior Health and Fitness Day celebration at the ABQ BioPark Botanic...
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Medical Director Recommends Regular Blood Pressure Checkups

BCBSNM Connect Team August 3, 2022

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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Get to Know Blue Bear

BCBSNM Connect Team March 9, 2022

How well do you know Blue Bear? Here’s a not-so-secret secret: Blue Bear likes being a healthy, happy bear. That’s why he eats his vegetables – even the green ones. He wears his helmet to protect his big brain. And he brushes his te...
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Executive Medical Director Promotes Mental Health

BCBSNM Connect Team January 26, 2022

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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Surgeon and Medical Director Reminds Women to Stay Up to Date on Screenings

BCBSNM Connect Team September 21, 2021

Women’s health screenings are important to discuss with your health care provider or women’s specialist. In this video, surgeon and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Medical Director Dr. Diana Weber reminds women to talk with their health...
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Surgeon and Medical Director Highlights Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

BCBSNM Connect Team September 1, 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

BCBSNM Connect Team July 30, 2021

Starting at birth your child needs regular health checkups and vaccinations. In this video, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Medical Director Dr. Muskaan Behl advises parents to schedule their child’s next well visit and stay up to date...
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Promoting Mental Health for New Mexico Students During Pandemic

BCBSNM Connect Team June 7, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has shed new light on the importance of mental health, especially for young people who experienced unprecedented changes to their learning environments, social connections, physical activities and more &mdash...
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Tips for a Safe July 4th

BCBSNM Connect Team June 4, 2021

Celebrating the Fourth of July and the birth of our nation’s independence is the most anticipated holiday of summer. Millions of Americans will head to the beach, lounge by the pool, take in a parade, and of course, celebrate with fireworks. Wh....
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Saranam’s Innovative Program Helps Formerly Homeless Families Build a Legacy of Security

BCBSNM Connect Team November 10, 2020

A Guest Blog Presented by Saranam Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico's Healthy Kids, Healthy Families ® initiative awarded a grant to Saranam , an Albuquerque nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive range o...
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Oasis Albuquerque Helps Older Adults Prevent Falls

BCBSNM Connect Team July 28, 2020

Many of the changes we go through during our lives are normal parts of aging. Falling is not one of them. Preventing Falls Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death for people age 65 and older in New Mexico. But steps can be taken to....
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Supporting Dental Work for New Mexicans in Need

BCBSNM Connect Team June 11, 2020

Joseph Murphy struggled with dental problems throughout his life. “It was an inevitability that I was going to lose all my teeth at some point,” Murphy said. He needed dentures, but the work wasn’t covered by Murphy’s insuranc...
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Access to Dance, a Path to Unlimited Possibilities

BCBSNM Connect Team June 9, 2020

This is a guest blog presented by Keshet Dance & Center for the Arts. This year, Keshet received a Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico to provide access to dance and physical activity in a safe environment...
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