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  • Are You Caring For Your Colon?

    Blogs: Are You Caring For Your Colon?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    It’s not a topic most of us like to talk about — or even think about. Colon cancer screening isn't fun, but it's important for good reason. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.  Sc...
    • June 7, 2024
  • Self-Management Programs: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

    Blogs: Self-Management Programs: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Reaching a healthy weight can be hard for many reasons. Still, it’s not out of reach. In fact, getting there might be easier than you think. Don’t know how to get started and what you can do about it? Luckily, help is here. The Well onTar...
    • June 6, 2024
  • High Level Care for High Level Needs: 2 Choices for Immediate Care

    Blogs: High Level Care for High Level Needs: 2 Choices for Immediate Care

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    We've shared an overview of the choices you have when small, but urgent health care matters come up.  Need a refresher? You can review. Now let’s talk about being ready if something more serious comes your way. How do you know if you ...
    • June 6, 2024
  • Bipolar Disorder and Diabetes: The Connection

    Blogs: Bipolar Disorder and Diabetes: The Connection

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    About six million adults, teens and children have bipolar disorder (BD) in the US. It’s often diagnosed before the age of 25, and once it is, BD doesn’t go away. Those who live with the disease may cope with the constant shift between ep...
    • June 5, 2024
  • ¿Crees que tu hijo tiene asma?

    Tu Salud: ¿Crees que tu hijo tiene asma?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Cuando crees que tu hijo pudiese estar experimentando los síntomas de una enfermedad no siempre es un buen sentimiento. Esto puede ser aún más estresante, particularmente, ¡si notas que tiene dificultad para respirar! Te c...
    • June 4, 2024
  • Your Smartphone Can Help Protect Your Skin

    Blogs: Your Smartphone Can Help Protect Your Skin

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    We use technology in most parts of our lives now. But have you thought about using it to protect your skin? The Skin Cancer Foundation says healthy skin can be as close as your smartphone. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. When caught...
    • June 3, 2024
  • Want to Help Improve Your Health Plan?

    Blogs: Want to Help Improve Your Health Plan?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Interested in sharing your thoughts on ways we can better meet your needs? We’re looking for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico members to join our Consumer Advisory Board (CAB). Our CAB volunteers will play a pivotal role in shaping the ...
    • June 3, 2024
  • Find Ways to Better Cope with Stressful Events

    Blogs: Find Ways to Better Cope with Stressful Events

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Stress is a part of life — from minor irritations to major traumatic events. Since the body’s biological responses to stress can harm your mental and physical health, learning to manage your response is important. The first step to is to ...
    • June 3, 2024
  • Qué debe hacer si su reclamación es rechazada

    Tu Cobertura: Qué debe hacer si su reclamación es rechazada

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    La gerente de enfermería, Lenzy Mixon, recibió una llamada de un asegurado sobre una factura con costos altos por su estadía en un centro de enfermería especializado. El asegurado primero consultó con su méd...
    • May 31, 2024
  • 4 pasos simples para mejorar el estado físico y la función del cuerpo

    Tu Salud: 4 pasos simples para mejorar el estado físico y la función del cuerpo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    La mayoría de las personas hacen principalmente uno o dos tipos de ejercicios y piensan que eso es únicamente lo que el cuerpo necesita. Sin embargo, según el Instituto Nacional sobre el Envejecimiento,  existen cuatro tipos...
    • May 30, 2024
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    ¿Tienes apnea del sueño? Infórmate y encuentra soluciones a tu problema

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 3, 2025
    ¿Roncas fuerte? ¿O te sientes cansado cuando te despiertas y durante el día? ¿A menudo tienes dolores de cabeza por las mañanas? Es posible que padezcas un trastorno llamado apnea del sueño. ¿Por qu&ea...
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    Kids Graduating from College? You Can Still Help with Coverage

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 1, 2025
    Young adults have more health insurance options than ever before. Having lots of choices is awesome, but it can also be overwhelming. This is especially true if you don’t have that much experience dealing with health insurance. As you probably ....
    • 5114 Views
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    ¿Cómo usar el portal protegido Blue Access for Members?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 31, 2025
    ¿Está aprovechando todos los excelentes beneficios de Blue Access for MembersSM? BAMSM es el portal protegido para asegurados en el que puede hacer lo siguiente: verificar el estado e historial de su reclamación; confirmar que l...
    • 760 Views
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    Ayuda a superar el trastorno por consumo de opioides con la farmacoterapia con apoyo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 27, 2025
    El trastorno por consumo de opioides (OUD, en inglés) es una crisis de salud actual en los Estados Unidos que puede afectar a cualquier persona, independientemente de la raza, el nivel económico o el sexo. Se estima que 6.1 millones de ...
    • 349 Views
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    Su programa de recompensas Blue Points Rewards ahora es mejor

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 25, 2025
    Este artículo está destinado a los asegurados que tienen cobertura de un seguro médico particular por medio del Mercado de seguros médicos (y no para aquellos con una cobertura a través de un empleador). No todos lo...
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    Oh, My Aching Feet! Caring for Common Foot Problems

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 25, 2025
    There are lots of different foot problems, some serious and some easy to treat at home. The main thing is to take care of them before they get worse. These are some of the most common foot issues and what to do about them. Arthritis What is it: Arthr...
    • 6596 Views
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    La adicción: Cinco cosas que debes saber

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 20, 2025
    ¿Te preguntas qué es lo que causa adicción? ¿Te gustaría poder ayudar a alguien que tiene problemas con el abuso del alcohol o las drogas? A continuación, te compartimos cinco cosas que debes tener en cuenta....
    • 1200 Views
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    Expecting a Baby? Check Out Our Maternity Checklist

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 18, 2025
    Preparing for the arrival of a little one? Congratulations! You probably have a lot on your mind — and your to-do list. Choosing baby names and setting up a nursery are likely two of them. But there are other things to remember so you can make ....
    • 1597 Views
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    MyPrime.com – 24/7 Prescription Drug Access

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 10, 2025
    If you have prescription drug coverage through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Prime Therapeutics® is your pharmacy benefit manager. You can visit MyPrime.com (your PBM’s member website) on any mobile devices,...
    • 5237 Views
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    Síntomas de la diabetes tipo 2

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 7, 2025
    En la última década, los nuevos casos de diabetes han aumentado un 18.6 por ciento en EE.UU., lo que muestra el creciente impacto de la epidemia. En total, más de 38 millones de estadounidenses padecen diabetes hoy en día,...
    • 191 Views
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    Reduce el riesgo de padecer cáncer colorrectal

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 6, 2025
    La manera más eficaz de reducir el riesgo de padecer cáncer colorrectal es realizando un examen preventivo. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades recomiendan que las personas con un riesgo promedio empiecen...
    • 3823 Views
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    How to Change Your Health Insurance Plan

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 6, 2025
    Things in life are always changing. No worries. We’re here to make things easier. Nothing is set in stone, including your insurance needs. So what happens if you’re enrolled in a health plan, but then realize your needs — or the nee...
    • 3032 Views
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    Tus pulmones trabajadores necesitan protección

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 6, 2025
    Tus pulmones te ayudan a respirar. Pero hacen mucho más. Te ayudan a combatir infecciones y a que tus otros órganos funcionen correctamente. Hacen mucho por tu salud en general — y necesitan que los protejas. Tus pulmones son f&aa...
    • 6976 Views
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    Your Hardworking Lungs Need Protecting

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 5, 2025
    Your lungs help you breathe. But they do much more. They help you fight infections. They help your other organs work. They do so much for your overall health — and they need your protection. Your lungs are easily harmed. Anything you breathe in....
    • 4403 Views
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    What’s Causing Your Tummy Troubles?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 5, 2025
    Why does your stomach hurt? It’s a good question — and a common one. Millions of Americans have at least one type of digestive problem. Some problems come and go, while others can upset your whole life. There are many different kinds of d...
    • 2489 Views
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