Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico

Chief Medical Officer Recommends Regular Blood Pressure Checkups

BCBSNM Connect Team October 15, 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...
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Physician and Chief Medical Officer Urges People with Diabetes to Make a Care Plan

BCBSNM Connect Team September 30, 2021

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you know how diabetes management can be complex and challenging. In this video, physician and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Wei-Ann Bay encourages people with diabetes to work with their health care provider...
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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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OB/GYN Advises Moms to Get Prenatal and Postpartum Care

BCBSNM Connect Team August 13, 2021

If you are pregnant or have recently given birth, seeing your obstetrician and gynecologist (OB/GYN) is important for the health of you and your baby. In this video, OB/GYN and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Medical Director Dr. Vicky...
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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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Chief Medical Officer Shares Message About COVID-19 Vaccines

BCBSNM Connect Team June 14, 2021

Federal and state health officials are working with the medical community to make sure all New Mexicans have easy access to a COVID-19 vaccine. In this video, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Chief Medical Officer Dr. Wei-Ann Bay advises...
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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. More than 300 million Americans will head to the beach, lounge by the pool, take in a parade, and of course, celebrate with fir....
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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 of ser...
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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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Volunteer of the Year Helps People Experiencing Homelessness

BCBSNM Connect Team February 26, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico’s (BCBSNM) annual Volunteer of the Year award celebrates a BCBSNM employee who makes a difference in their community. In 2019, Lenora Salas Blackbird, a pharmacy operations representative at BCBSNM, was recognized...
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Helping New Mexicans Get Covered

BCBSNM Connect Team January 31, 2020

For the uninsured, costs related to chronic disease management, urgent care, or preventive checkups may be unaffordable, preventing people from getting the health care they need to lead happier and healthier lives. To help people learn about their...
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Endorphin Power Company

BCBSNM Connect Team January 28, 2020

We are covering transitional housing from the Endorphin Power Company. This is for Blue Cross Community Centennial members experiencing homelessness due to substance abuse. Check out this video to see how the program is making a difference for one...
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