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Blogs: Get a PCP, a Primary Care Provider

BCBSNM Connect Team

Day-to-day life can get hectic. Going for an annual health checkup or getting a flu shot each year may fall off your long to-do list, especially if you have kids. But getting in a bind when someone in your family gets sick or hurt can be an even bigg...
- November 7, 2025
Blogs: Enrolled for 2026? Here’s What to Expect Next

BCBSNM Connect Team

When you chose your 2026 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico health plan, you started a chain reaction.* We have been hard at work for several months preparing a journey just for you. Welcome Communications First, if you chose electronic deliver...
- November 7, 2025
Tu Cobertura: ¿Necesitas ver a un especialista?

EquipoConnect

Cuando no te sientes bien, puedes llamar a tu médico de cabecera (PCP en inglés). Con un poco de cuidado, tu doctor puede te pude ayudar a recuperarte en muy poco tiempo. ¿Pero qué pasa si tu problema de sa...
- November 7, 2025
Blogs: What’s In Your Benefit Book?

BCBSNM Connect Team

This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. In some of the emails, letters and other communications you get from us, you may notice the phrase, “See your Benefit Book for details.” That’s be...
- November 7, 2025
Blogs: Need to See a Specialist?

BCBSNM Connect Team

When you’re not feeling well, you might call your primary care doctor. With a little care, your doctor may have you on the road to recovery in no time. But what if your health issue is more serious? Your primary care doctor may say you need to ...
- November 7, 2025
Blogs: Are You at Risk for Cirrhosis?

BCBSNM Connect Team

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows deaths from alcohol-related liver disease – like cirrhosis – have risen each year since 2006. Nearly all racial, ethnic and age groups have seen increases. The Cleveland Clini...
- November 6, 2025
Blogs: From Headache to Heartache: NSAIDs Pose Heart Dangers

BCBSNM Connect Team

Read the fine print the next time you pick up a bottle of ibuprofen or naproxen. You’ll see a warning about the risk for potentially deadly heart attacks and strokes. These drugs are known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories or NSAIDs. The U.S...
- November 3, 2025
Tu Cobertura: ¿Qué es una cobertura médica con deducible alto y cómo funciona?

EquipoConnect

Al contratar un seguro médico todos queremos elegir la cobertura que mejor se ajuste a nuestras necesidades. Un tipo de cobertura que vale la pena considerar es la cobertura médica con deducible alto (HDHP, en inglés). A veces, t...
- October 30, 2025
Blogs: Your Guide to Understanding Adult ADHD

BCBSNM Connect Team

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD or ADD, is often thought of as a condition experienced by children. But it is a lifelong condition that can be diagnosed in adults, too. In fact, trends show a rise in adult diagnoses in the last decade....
- October 29, 2025
Blogs: How to Talk to Kids About Adult Mental Health Issues

BCBSNM Connect Team

There are many different mental health disorders that can affect adults. Recent studies report that over 60 million adults in the U.S. experienced a mental illness in the past year. Many adults with mental health disorders are parents. While it may s...
- October 29, 2025

Is a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Right for You?

BCBSNM Connect Team March 25, 2022

We all know healthy eating habits are vital for good health. Yet many of us still eat too much that isn’t good for us and too little of what is good for us. If you want to live longer and have a lower risk of obesity, heart disease, type 2 diab....
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Opciones seguras para controlar el dolor

EquipoConnect March 20, 2022

Existen muchas maneras de tratar el dolor para poder disfrutar de una mejor calidad de vida. Conocer las opciones te puede ayudar a mantenerte seguro mientras haces lo que más te importa. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de E...
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Where can I find a list of providers that accept my insurance?

H Esq March 10, 2022

Where can I find a list of providers that accept my insurance?
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Some Diabetic Test Strips May Be Available at a Lower Cost

BCBSNM Connect Team March 1, 2022

If you live with diabetes, you know that one of the biggest challenges is keeping your blood sugar at close-to-normal levels. It’s important to maintain glucose levels as close to normal as possible to help reduce the chance of any diabetes-rel....
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Don’t Brush Off Signs that Something Isn’t Right

BCBSNM Connect Team March 1, 2022

Knowing your body can save your life. That means paying attention if you see or feel changes in your body. It means noticing and following up on worrisome symptoms, especially if they don’t go away. And it means seeking help when you need it. D....
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Is There a Secret Recipe for a Good Night’s Sleep?

BCBSNM Connect Team February 28, 2022

Go to a library or bookstore, and you’re likely to see row upon row of books that all claim to have the solution to a perfect night’s sleep. Despite all these “solutions” being offered, many people still can’t get enough...
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¿Hay alguna receta secreta para dormir bien?

EquipoConnect February 28, 2022

Es probable que en una biblioteca o librería puedas ver filas y filas de libros que afirmen tener la solución para dormir bien. A pesar de todas estas "soluciones" que se ofrecen, muchas personas no logran dormir lo suficiente. Tal vez ...
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Protege al mundo de la enfermedad crónica renal

EquipoConnect February 15, 2022

Tus riñones son poderosas fábricas químicas que realizan muchas funciones importantes. Ubicados debajo de la cavidad torácica (las costillas), un riñón descansa a cada lado de la columna...
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Conoce tus números para llevar una vida más saludable

EquipoConnect February 9, 2022

Si sufres de colesterol alto, puedes hacer cambios para reducirlo, prevenir problemas del corazón y prolongar tu vida. Por eso es importante colaborar con tu médico para crear y seguir un plan de tratamiento para mantener tus niveles de colesterol...
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Es hora para tomar tus medicamentos, ¿o no?

EquipoConnect February 7, 2022

Si ya llevas algún tiempo tomando medicamentos, podrías ni siquiera fijarte en las indicaciones cuando las surtes. Pero a medida que pasa el tiempo, podrías olvidar indicaciones importantes. Por ejemplo, la hora en que los tomas...
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Working the Late Shift? Learn How to Sleep Better

BCBSNM Connect Team February 1, 2022

Getting a good night’s sleep isn’t easy. It’s even harder if your sleep schedule isn’t typical. But there are steps you can take to make getting the rest you need easier. Shift Work and Sleep Sleep is important for everyone. I...
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Psiquiatra y directora médica ejecutiva promueve la salud mental

EquipoConnect January 26, 2022

Muchas personas se sienten más estresadas y ansiosas de lo habitual. Algunas pueden experimentar falta de apetito, problemas para dormir y concentrarse o verse afectadas en otros aspectos de sus vidas. Como estrategia para lidiar con el estrés, otras...
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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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Mantén tu corazón y tu cerebro en forma: Come más fibra

EquipoConnect January 14, 2022

No es un secreto que la fibra es la clave para mantenerte regular para ir al baño. Pero este es solo uno de los beneficios de la comida que recibió el título de “tener la mayor probabilidad de causarle una risa disimulada a un jovencito de escuela
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Una simple prueba podría salvarte la vida

EquipoConnect January 10, 2022

Se sabe que entre las cosas que hacemos por la salud, la prueba anual para el bienestar de la mujer no es la más agradable de ninguna. Muchas se mantienen con una firme indecisión, por un lado, posponiendo la prueba y, por otro, sabien...
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