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  • ¿Qué debo preguntar al comprar una cobertura médica?

    Seguro Para Ti: ¿Qué debo preguntar al comprar una cobertura médica?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Ahora tienes más opciones que nunca a la hora de buscar una cobertura médica.  Ya sea que compres directamente a través de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, el Mercado de seguros médicos o un agente de seguros...
    • November 1, 2024
  • Twins on Insulin

    Blogs: Twins on Insulin

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Jamie is the proud mom of twin boys. Healthy, happy, active boys who keep her on her toes. When they were seven, Jamie's intuition told her something was up with the youngest, Nate. He just wasn’t acting like himself. She never imagined di...
    • October 31, 2024
  • ¿Qué es una cobertura HMO?

    Tu Cobertura: ¿Qué es una cobertura HMO?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Si estás buscando una cobertura médica que sea económica y fácil de entender y usar, una cobertura HMO es exactamente la que necesitas para ti y tu familia. Es simple Una cobertura HMO, o una cobertura médica con b...
    • October 30, 2024
  • Haz que tu hogar sea un lugar seguro para el asma

    Tu Salud: Haz que tu hogar sea un lugar seguro para el asma

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    El hogar es donde habita el corazón, pero también está lleno de desencadenantes de asma que se esconden a plena vista en el dormitorio, la sala, la cocina y los baños. Existen dos tipos principales de desencadenantes de a...
    • October 30, 2024
  • Surprising Signs You Might Have a Thyroid Problem

    Blogs: Surprising Signs You Might Have a Thyroid Problem

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Thyroid disease is common, and many people don’t know they have it. That may be in part because some of the symptoms are surprising. About 30 million people suffer from thyroid dysfunction. And more than half don’t know they have a proble...
    • October 30, 2024
  • Help Your Child Avoid the Health Risks of Obesity

    Blogs: Help Your Child Avoid the Health Risks of Obesity

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Helping kids stay active and eat healthy foods isn’t easy. But it’s important: Early extra pounds often start children on the path to future health problems. Overweight children can also have health issues while they’re still young ...
    • October 28, 2024
  • Supporting Someone with a Mental Health Condition

    Blogs: Supporting Someone with a Mental Health Condition

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Anyone can experience a mental health condition. And if they do, friends and family can make a big difference in their recovery. Mental health conditions are common — more than 1 in 5 adults are affected. Mental health conditions are health is...
    • October 28, 2024
  • When Is the Right Time to Use Antibiotics?

    Blogs: When Is the Right Time to Use Antibiotics?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    When we feel bad, we want to get better quickly. And antibiotics may seem like the answer when you have symptoms like a cough, sore throat or sinus pain. Antibiotics can save lives, but they aren’t always the answer. They are important tools fo...
    • October 28, 2024
  • Follow 4 Simple Steps to Put Your Family on a Healthy Path

    Blogs: Follow 4 Simple Steps to Put Your Family on a Healthy Path

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    It’s never too early to teach kids about healthy habits. Setting good habits when they’re young puts them on the path toward a healthier life. Many children are not off to a good start. About 1 in 5 American children are obese, says the C...
    • October 24, 2024
  • More than Muscle: How Men Can Exercise Their Way to Better Health

    Blogs: More than Muscle: How Men Can Exercise Their Way to Better Health

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Men face some serious health risks. Heart disease and cancer account for nearly 40 percent of deaths among American men. Unintentional injuries like falls are also a common cause of death for men. Lung disease and stroke account for another 10 percen...
    • October 24, 2024
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    ¿Conoces las señales de advertencia de un derrame cerebral?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 9, 2025
    El derrame cerebral es una de las principales causas de muerte y discapacidad a largo plazo en Estados Unidos. Conocer las primeras señales de un derrame cerebral puede salvar vidas. Por cada minuto que un derrame cerebral continúa, mue...
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    Insurance Basics: Where Can I Find That?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025
    There are many ways you can get information from us. We offer options to suit a variety of communication preferences. Our Website Visit bcbsnm.com for information about all we have to offer: If you’re shopping for insurance, you can ...
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    Jumpstart Your Wellness: Review Your Benefits

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025
    It’s another new year, another chance to start fresh. But if grand New Year’s resolutions aren’t your style, there is one easy way to keep on top of your health: Brush up on the benefits that come with your health plan. It’s a...
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    Make Your Health a Priority with Preventive Care

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025
    You owe it to yourself to take care of your health. One good place to start is by scheduling your yearly preventive health care exam. Preventive care is very important for people of all ages. Scheduling an annual preventive care visit will give you...
    • 4401 Views
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    Haz de Tu Salud una Prioridad con Cuidados Preventivos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 3, 2025
    Es tu deber cuidar tu salud. Un buen punto de partida es programar un examen médico preventivo anual. El cuidado preventivo es muy importante para personas de todas las edades. Programar una consulta anual de atención preventiva te dar&...
    • 4619 Views
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    ¿Estás tratando de controlar la diabetes? Tienes un socio que te puede ayudar

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 3, 2025
    Si vives con diabetes, piensa en tu doctor de cabecera como tu socio para ayudarte a tomar las riendas de tu salud. Pueden trabajar juntos para controlar con éxito la diabetes y mantener una vida más saludable. Es importante realizarse ...
    • 1298 Views
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    Build Resilience to Manage Stress and Change

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025
    Building mental resilience can help you handle stress and the ups and downs of life. That can lead to improved overall mental and physical health and a better quality of life. Mental resilience is the ability to adapt to change, stressful situations...
    • 2619 Views
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    Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer: Get Your Screenings

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025
    We’ve all heard the old proverb: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Translated, it simply means catching health issues early is best. Many preventive services covered under your health plan help do just that. Three&nbsp...
    • 7457 Views
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    Managing Diabetes? You Have a Partner Who Can Help

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025
    If you’re living with diabetes, think of your primary care provider as your partner in taking charge of your health. You can work together to successfully manage your diabetes so you can stay healthier. It’s important to get the regular t...
    • 4073 Views
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    What You Need to Know about Your Weight Loss Options

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team November 24, 2025
    Being overweight or obese isn’t just about how you look. Carrying around extra weight is also bad for your health. Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, joint injury and other health issues can come with being overweight. Some 50% of Americans will ....
    • 79 Views
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    ¿Tienes cobertura para el 2026? Esto es lo que puedes esperar

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 21, 2025
    Este artículo está destinado a asegurados que hayan contratado cobertura médica para particulares. Al inscribirte en una cobertura médica de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) para 2026, comienza una reacci&...
    • 1858 Views
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    Beyond Blood Sugar: The Connection Between Diabetes and Your Eyes and Smile

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team November 18, 2025
    Diabetes can affect more than your blood sugar — it can also cause problems to your vision and oral health. Diabetes and Vision: Diabetes puts you more at risk for diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, glaucoma and cataracts. These c...
    • 65 Views
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    Understanding Sickle Cell Disease and Living Well

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team November 14, 2025
    Our family history and DNA play a large role in our health and well-being. Genetic changes and traits carried by parents often appear in their children —even when the parents don’t have any symptoms of a genetic condit...
    • 2829 Views
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    What Are Subsidies Based On?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team November 12, 2025
    Seeing your shopping total get lower at the cash register is a satisfying experience. From coupons to discount codes, many of us use what we can to manage our budget. The health care marketplace has a cost-reducing option too. The Affordable Care...
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    Cinco maneras de vencer el estrés de las fiestas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 10, 2025
    Si bien la temporada de fiestas es una época para estar alegre, también puede ser estresante para muchos de nosotros. Con toda la presión de cocinar, reunirse y salir de compras, no es de extrañar que nos sintamos abrumado...
    • 1932 Views
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