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  • Hipertensión: El asesino silencioso

    Tu Salud: Hipertensión: El asesino silencioso

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Si la hipertensión fuera un personaje de una novela de espías, su nombre sería “el asesino silencioso”. Viviría tranquilamente entre nosotros, pasando desapercibida mientras nos destruye desde dentro. Si pasar...
    • February 5, 2025
  • Are You Using Blue Access for Members?

    Blogs: Are You Using Blue Access for Members?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Are you taking advantage of all the great benefits within Blue Access for MembersSM? BAMSM is the secure member portal where you can: Check the status of your claim and your claim history. Confirm the family members who are cover...
    • February 5, 2025
  • Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

    Blogs: Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Over the last decade, new cases of diabetes have increased 18.6 percent in the U.S., showing the growing impact of the epidemic. All told, more than 38 million Americans have diabetes today — and the numbers keep rising. The majority (about 95 ...
    • February 5, 2025
  • Do You Have Sleep Apnea? Find Out — and Find Solutions

    Blogs: Do You Have Sleep Apnea? Find Out — and Find Solutions

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Do you snore loudly? Or feel tired when you wake up and during the day? Do you often have headaches in the morning? You may have a disorder called sleep apnea. Why is that important? Sleep apnea isn’t just annoying. It can sometimes lead to ser...
    • January 24, 2025
  • Formas convenientes para pagar tu factura

    Tu Cobertura: Formas convenientes para pagar tu factura

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico ofrece varias formas para pagar la prima mensual. Elije la mejor opción para ti. A continuación, presentamos algunas temas a considerar sobre la prima de atención médica. Tu cober...
    • January 23, 2025
  • ¿Qué es la diabetes?

    Tu Salud: ¿Qué es la diabetes?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    La diabetes está afectando gravemente a Estados Unidos. Alrededor de 38 millones de estadounidenses padecen esta enfermedad potencialmente mortal, y las cifras siguen aumentando. Con la diabetes, el organismo ya no puede producir suficiente in...
    • January 15, 2025
  • Why Does a Drug Need Pre-Approval?

    Blogs: Why Does a Drug Need Pre-Approval?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Some drugs should be checked to make sure they are safe and used correctly. This may mean that a step called pre-approval (sometimes called prior authorization) is needed before it will be covered by your plan. Like hospital stays and some types of p...
    • January 14, 2025
  • ¿Necesitas información? A continuación, te indicamos dónde puedes encontrarla

    Tu Cobertura: ¿Necesitas información? A continuación, te indicamos dónde puedes encontrarla

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Hay muchas maneras en que puedes obtener información de nosotros. Ofrecemos opciones que se adaptan a una variedad de preferencias de comunicación. Nuestro sitio web Visita bcbsnm.com para obtener información sobre todo lo que te...
    • January 13, 2025
  • Desmintiendo los mitos comunes sobre la donación de sangre

    Tu Salud: Desmintiendo los mitos comunes sobre la donación de sangre

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Las donaciones de sangre salvan vidas, por lo que la necesidad de sangre nunca ha sido mayor. Según la Cruz Roja Americana, cada dos segundos, alguien en EE.UU. necesita sangre o plaquetas. El aumento de las poblaciones, de las enfermedades e ...
    • January 10, 2025
  • Mantén tu tarjeta de asegurado a la mano

    Tu Cobertura: Mantén tu tarjeta de asegurado a la mano

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    La tarjeta de asegurado puede parecer un pedazo de plástico insignificante en tu cartera hasta que la necesitas. También la puedes encontrar en una aplicación en tu teléfono. De cualquier manera, tu tarjeta de asegura...
    • January 10, 2025
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    Healthy Gut, Healthy Life?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 2, 2026
    You may have heard that your gut is your second brain. The saying gives a sense of how vital your digestive system is to the rest of your body. But what does it mean? A network of hundreds of millions of nerve cells called neurons line the gut, or...
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    Medicamentos con receta o de venta libre: Sigue las instrucciones para evitar riesgos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 2, 2026
    Los medicamentos pueden ayudar a tu salud de muchas maneras. Desde medicamentos de venta libre hasta medicamentos con receta que tratan enfermedades que ponen en riesgo la vida, la medicina puede tener un impacto positivo importante. Pero solo si...
    • 19 Views
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    Unlock Savings on Health Care

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 2, 2026
    No one likes to pay for health care. But we need health care to help us stay healthy, manage health conditions and get care when we need it most. Health insurance protects us from the financial burden of unexpected medical costs. There are a few...
    • 6414 Views
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    Minutes of Movement Add Up to a Better Life

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 2, 2026
    Not being active can be dangerous for your health. Inactivity raises the chance of getting serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes. Yet 1 in 2 adults — and 77 percent of high school students — don’t get enough physic...
    • 2363 Views
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    Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 2, 2026
    Taking care of your health is always important. But it takes on a new level of importance when a baby enters the picture. It’s important to step up your self-care while you’re trying to get pregnant, during your pregnancy and after you g...
    • 4958 Views
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    Is Your Blood Pressure Being Measured Correctly?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 2, 2026
    High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health problem that often has no symptoms. Often called "the silent killer" it doesn't always have symptoms. You can have high blood pressure for years and not even know it. It’s impor....
    • 3806 Views
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    Checking Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 2, 2026
    Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range is one of the best things you can do for your health. That’s because high blood pressure is the single biggest risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and other health problems. Near.....
    • 4844 Views
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    What Does Your Thyroid Do?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 2, 2026
    Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck that makes and releases certain hormones. Its main job is to control your metabolism, which is how your body uses energy. Sometimes the thyroid doesn’t work as it should.....
    • 2360 Views
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    Learn About Different Levels of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 2, 2026
    Would you know what to do if a friend or family member needed help with a mental health or substance use issue? What kind of help would they need? Who could help? Not knowing what to do can be scary and confusing. But there are many things you can...
    • 7143 Views
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    Cáncer de colon: conoce las señales de advertencia

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 31, 2026
    A nadie le gusta hablar sobre el cáncer de colon. Eso está bien, siempre y cuando tomes medidas para protegerte. Después de todo, el cáncer de colon es la tercera causa principal de muertes por cáncer en los Estados...
    • 2467 Views
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    Be an Advocate for Your Own Care

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 24, 2026
    Prevention is an important part of being healthy. That can mean having a yearly exam. It can mean having routine screening tests that can help spot many potential problems before they become serious health issues. Whether you’re making sure to ....
    • 1226 Views
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    Consejos para mantener tus pulmones fuertes y saludables

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 23, 2026
    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. Los pulmones se da&nt...
    • 7380 Views
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    Colon Cancer: Know the Warning Signs

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 21, 2026
    No one likes to talk about colon cancer. And that’s OK, as long as you take steps to protect yourself. After all, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. And, nearly one half (45%) of new colon cance...
    • 3264 Views
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    Cuídate de las estafas por medio de llamadas telefónicas que pretenden vender seguros médicos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 19, 2026
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) tomó conocimiento sobre dos tipos de estafas telefónicas que están recibiendo algunos asegurados. El primer tipo de llamada involucra el "spoofing", que sucede cuando alguien fals...
    • 6020 Views
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    Conoce los precios de los medicamentos recetados

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 17, 2026
    Hay muchas cosas que debes saber cuándo se trata de obtener el medicamento que necesitas. ¿Cuánto va a costar? ¿Hay alguno que funcione igual de bien pero que cueste menos? ¿Importa a dónde voy para surtir mi...
    • 3891 Views
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