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Blogs: Gestational Diabetes

BCBSNM Connect Team

When you’re an expecting mom-to-be, you’re focused on getting ready for your little one. You probably pay attention to the foods you eat. You take your prenatal vitamins. You exercise and get plenty of sleep. You do it all to deliver a h...
- June 12, 2024
Blogs: Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Now What?

BCBSNM Connect Team

About one in eight American women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. What happens when you or a loved one is among them? Breast cancer treatment is a journey. At times, it may seem overwhelming. Take comfort knowing we're here for you. ...
- June 10, 2024
Blogs: Check Your Coverage and Other Tips to Move Like a Pro

BCBSNM Connect Team

Moving can be exciting — whatever your reason. You might relocate for a new job. Maybe you want to be closer to family. Perhaps you’re pulling up roots just for the thrill of living in a different place. Still, moving can also be str...
- June 10, 2024
Blogs: Take Care of Your Health After a Hospital Visit

BCBSNM Connect Team

You’re glad to be back home after a hospital stay. Now it’s the time to make sure you stay on track to heal. You can take an active role in your recovery by staying on top of details. Have you reviewed your p...
- June 7, 2024
Blogs: Immunize to Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy

BCBSNM Connect Team

It’s hard to keep your children safe every minute of the day. Still, there’s one thing you can do that helps protect them 24/7. Make sure they get all the recommended childhood vaccines. What Shots Do Kids Need? From birth, ba...
- June 7, 2024
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

¿Atención médica o atención preventiva? Conoce la diferencia

EquipoConnect June 26, 2024

Es posible que muchas personas no sepan que pueden recibir dos tipos de atención médica cuando acuden al médico: la atención preventiva y la atención médica regular. El tipo de atención es diferente, ...
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Obtener servicios médicos de la red puede ayudarte a reducir los costos

EquipoConnect June 26, 2024

Cuando vas de compras seguramente estás atento a los costos, ya que quieres comprar lo que necesitas a un precio razonable. ¿Es este el caso también a la hora de buscar atención médica? Acudir a profesionales m&eacu...
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Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

BCBSNM Connect Team June 26, 2024

Whether you’re being treated for physical or mental health issues, it’s vital to continue your health care after discharge from the hospital. Follow-up care is an important part of getting better. After Hospitalizations When you get home ...
- 1079 Views
¿Qué es TDAH?

EquipoConnect June 26, 2024

Prestar atención, sentarse quietos y controlar los impulsos son buenas habilidades que los niños deberían aprender. Pero estas actividades son difíciles para niños que padecen el trastorno por déficit de aten...
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Mantén tu salud bajo control con consultas virtuales

EquipoConnect June 26, 2024

¿Tu cobertura médica ofrece consultas virtuales con médicos que participan en la red? Este es un buen momento para comprobarlo. Puede ser justo lo que necesitas para cuidar de tu salud mientras evitas los riesgos de la COVI...
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Immunizations Are a Big Part of Staying Healthy

BCBSNM Connect Team June 26, 2024

Are you and your family up to date on your routine vaccines? They're an important part of staying safe and healthy for people of all ages. Who Needs Vaccines? Vaccines aren’t just for babies or young children. We all need vaccines throughout o.....
- 8953 Views
VaxViewNM: Todos los registros de vacunas en un lugar seguro

EquipoConnect June 18, 2024

¿Acabas de inscribir a tus hijos en una nueva escuela o guardería? ¿Tienes un hijo que cursa el tercer año de la universidad que está por estudiar un semestre en el extranjero? ¿Te enlistaste en el ejé...
- 709 Views
Back to School Basics for Students with ADHD

BCBSNM Connect Team June 18, 2024

New school years offer new beginnings. A chance to learn and grow. But for many children, the first few days or weeks bring change, causing worry and stress. Change is hard for many people, but it can be even more difficult for children with Attentio...
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How to Get the Right Nutrients at Any Age

BCBSNM Connect Team June 18, 2024

Your body needs different things at different ages. That’s especially true when it comes to nutrition. What we eat affects how we age. And aging changes our nutritional needs. Understanding that link is vital to maintaining good health as we ge....
- 1278 Views
Do You Have a Higher Risk for Diabetes?

BCBSNM Connect Team June 18, 2024

More than 39 million Americans have diabetes. That’s about one in every 10 people. Nearly 10 million don’t even know it. On top of these stunning numbers, nearly 116 million American adults have prediabetes. Chances are you or someone you...
- 2492 Views
Prevención de la caries con el uso de selladores dentales

EquipoConnect June 17, 2024

La caries dental es la enfermedad infantil continua más común en los Estados Unidos. Casi la mitad de los niños de entre seis y 11 años tienen caries. Afortunadamente, la caries dental puede prevenirse con un buen cu...
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Self-Management Program: Improving Your Nutrition

BCBSNM Connect Team June 14, 2024

Your body has an appetite for good food. You’ve heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” It’s true. When you eat well, your body rewards you. Want to be healthy and happy with energy to do the things you love? Nosh on fruits ...
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Salud del hombre: ¿Conoces las señales de un ataque cardíaco silencioso?

EquipoConnect June 12, 2024

¿Crees que sabes lo que sentirías si tuvieras un ataque al corazón? Considera lo siguiente. Los ataques cardíacos silenciosos, conocidos como infartos de miocardio (SMI, en inglés), representan el 45% de los ataque...
- 6115 Views
Gestational Diabetes

BCBSNM Connect Team June 12, 2024

When you’re an expecting mom-to-be, you’re focused on getting ready for your little one. You probably pay attention to the foods you eat. You take your prenatal vitamins. You exercise and get plenty of sleep. You do it all to deliver a h...
- 2494 Views
Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Now What?

BCBSNM Connect Team June 10, 2024

About one in eight American women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. What happens when you or a loved one is among them? Breast cancer treatment is a journey. At times, it may seem overwhelming. Take comfort knowing we're here for you...
- 3652 Views

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