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Blogs: Are You Caring For Your Colon?

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

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

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
Blogs: Bipolar Disorder and Diabetes: The Connection

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
Tu Salud: ¿Crees que tu hijo tiene asma?

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
Blogs: Preventive Care or Medical Care? Learn the Difference

BCBSNM Connect Team

Many people may not know that there are two types of care you can receive when you go to the doctor — preventive care and medical care. The type of care is different, and your costs may be different, too. Medical Care vs. Preventive Care Think...
- June 4, 2024
Blogs: Now’s the Time to Catch Up on Childhood Vaccines

BCBSNM Connect Team

Getting childhood vaccines on time matters. If children don’t have their shots, they are at higher risk of getting some serious diseases. They could also spread those diseases to their friends and family. Don’t Delay Now’s the time...
- June 3, 2024
Blogs: Your Smartphone Can Help Protect Your Skin

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
Blogs: Want to Help Improve Your Health Plan?

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
Blogs: Find Ways to Better Cope with Stressful Events

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

Don’t Let the Flu Sneak Up on You

BCBSNM Connect Team August 1, 2024

Many people don’t know that they can get influenza — the respiratory disease we often call the flu — any time of the year. Flu viruses usually peak between December and February . But cases of flu usually start to increas...
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Los medicamentos genéricos comparados con los medicamentos de marca

EquipoConnect July 31, 2024

Entender la diferencia entre los medicamentos genéricos y los medicamentos de marca puede ayudarte a ahorrar en los costos de los medicamentos recetados. Información básica sobre los medicamentos genéricos Los medicamentos...
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Prepárate para el regreso a clases con un plan para combatir el asma

EquipoConnect July 31, 2024

Cada nuevo año escolar tomas medidas para que tu hijo se prepare para el regreso a clases. Pero si tiene asma, esta preparación requiere una medida adicional. Según la Fundación de Asma y Alergias de Estados Unidos , ...
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Tres maneras de apoyar la salud mental de tu hijo adolescente

EquipoConnect July 30, 2024

Los adolescentes enfrentan más desafíos que nunca. Sufren presión en la escuela, con los amigos y en las redes sociales. No es de extrañar que su salud mental pueda verse afectada. No tienes que esperar hasta que tu hijo a...
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Choose the Right Sunglasses to Protect Your Eyes

BCBSNM Connect Team July 30, 2024

Dark sunglasses are more than a stylish accessory. They protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays that can damage the retinas. Sun protection for your eyes may not be the first thing you think about before you head outdoors, but it’s just as....
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What Is SPF and Which Sunscreen Should I Use?

BCBSNM Connect Team July 29, 2024

Before heading out for a BBQ, a day at the beach, or afternoon by the pool, don’t forget to apply sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. You’ve probably seen them displayed in your local store: sunscreens ...
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Depresión: Cómo obtener ayuda

EquipoConnect July 29, 2024

Si eres una de las muchas personas que está considerando recibir ayuda para tratar la depresión, tu médico de atención primaria es la persona ideal a la que tienes que acudir para comenzar. Toma el primer paso Como asegur...
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Women Can Lower Their Risk for Cancer

BCBSNM Connect Team July 26, 2024

Taking care of yourself to cut your chances of getting cancer is a great health goal. But how exactly can you do that? Preventive care, including health screenings, is the place to start. The aim is to prevent cancer or find it early, when it is...
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Los extractores de leche pueden ayudar a facilitar la lactancia materna

EquipoConnect July 26, 2024

Alimentar a un bebé recién nacido es una de las cosas más importantes que los padres deben hacer. La lactancia materna es una opción popular para muchos padres, y por muy buenas razones. La leche materna brinda la nutrici...
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Six Questions to Ask Your Child’s Doctor About Asthma

BCBSNM Connect Team July 26, 2024

When your child has asthma, you and your doctor are part of a team that helps you care for your child. Before you can offer the right kind of care, you need to confirm that your child does, in fact, have asthma. Coughing, wheezing and shortness of...
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Desmintiendo mitos sobre la diabetes

EquipoConnect July 25, 2024

Controlar la diabetes tipo 1 o tipo 2 puede ser abrumador. Esto significa hacerte pruebas para medir el nivel de azúcar en la sangre y enfocarte en lo que comes; mantenerte físicamente activo, tener un peso saludable y manejar tu insul...
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Lo que debes saber sobre la Autorización previa

EquipoConnect July 23, 2024

Entender tu seguro médico es la mejor forma para disfrutar de todos los servicios con cobertura. Cuando sabes los pasos que debes tomar antes de recibir un tratamiento, todo resulta más fácil. Uno de los pasos más importa...
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Me diagnosticaron cáncer de mama: ¿ahora qué puedo hacer?

EquipoConnect July 22, 2024

Aproximadamente una de cada ocho mujeres estadounidenses padecerá cáncer de mama durante su vida. ¿Qué sucede cuando tú o algún ser querido es diagnosticado con cáncer de mama? El tratamiento pa...
- 10728 Views
Vacuna a tus hijos para mantenerlos seguros y saludables

EquipoConnect July 18, 2024

Es difícil mantener a tus hijos seguros cada minuto del día. Sin embargo, hay una cosa que puedes hacer para ayudar a protegerlos las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana: asegurarte de que reciban todas las vac...
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Ahora es el momento para ponerse al día con las vacunas infantiles

EquipoConnect July 2, 2024

Es importante que los niños se vacunen a tiempo. Si no lo hacen, tienen una mayor probabilidad de contraer enfermedades graves que podrían propagarse a sus amigos y familiares. No lo pospongas Ahora es el momento para ponerse al d&iacu...
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