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  • Síntomas, causas y factores de riesgo del asma

    Tu Salud: Síntomas, causas y factores de riesgo del asma

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    El número de niños diagnosticados con asma aumentó drásticamente en las últimas décadas. La preocupación comienza cuando se tiene dificultad para respirar. ¿Podría ser su hijo uno de los...
    • April 22, 2024
  • Beware of Health Insurance Phone Scams

    Notifications: Beware of Health Insurance Phone Scams

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico has learned about two types of scam calls targeting some of our members. The first type of scam call is known as "spoofing." Spoofing happens when someone fakes the identity of another device or user to steal ...
    • April 19, 2024
  • Living With High Blood Pressure

    Blogs: Living With High Blood Pressure

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Nearly half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure — also known as hypertension. Only about one in four adults with high blood pressure have it under control. Are you one of them? Learning to manage your blood pressure ca...
    • April 18, 2024
  • Can You Outgrow Asthma?

    Blogs: Can You Outgrow Asthma?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    You can outgrow your shoes, your pants — even your teddy bear. Can you outgrow asthma? Unfortunately, the idea you can leave asthma behind when you’re an adult is mostly a myth.  When Asthma Won’t Let Go  Asthma is t...
    • April 17, 2024
  • The Eyes Have It: Protect Them with Routine Eye Exams

    Blogs: The Eyes Have It: Protect Them with Routine Eye Exams

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Eye exams are a great way to keep an eye on your health. Along with making sure you get the right prescription for glasses or contact lenses, they can be a real ‘eye opener’ when it comes to your health. Your eyes aren’t just windo...
    • April 15, 2024
  • The Impact of Stress if You Have Diabetes

    Blogs: The Impact of Stress if You Have Diabetes

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Traffic was a beast. You lost your phone. A few zeros seem to be missing from your bank balance. When you feel stressed, your body produces two hormones that raise your blood sugar — adrenaline and cortisol. Both are linked to the bod...
    • April 12, 2024
  • What Is a Health Insurance Claim?

    Blogs: What Is a Health Insurance Claim?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    We’ve all done it. Shown or uploaded our member ID card when filling out insurance forms in the doctor’s office or through an online portal. Your doctor’s office needs these details so they can file a claim.  A claim is a bill ...
    • April 12, 2024
  • Help is Available for Members Affected by Natural Disasters

    Notifications: Help is Available for Members Affected by Natural Disasters

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Recovering from a natural disaster is never easy. We're here to help our members when tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and severe weather cause havoc. If you've been affected by a natural disaster, we can help you: Find a doctor of hospital R...
    • April 12, 2024
  • Get Real-Time Updates with Text Alerts

    Blogs: Get Real-Time Updates with Text Alerts

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    We don’t want you to miss important health care updates. So make sure to opt in to receive text messages from us. You can get: Claim status notification: Receive notifications when claims are processed. Saving opportunities: Get timely notices...
    • April 11, 2024
  • Stay on Top of Your Prescriptions

    Blogs: Stay on Top of Your Prescriptions

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    It’s not always easy to take medications on time. Life sometimes gets in the way of best-laid plans. One day you look at your pillbox and realize you’re a few doses behind.  Taking your medicine as prescribed is c...
    • April 10, 2024
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    Por qué tu hijo necesita un médico

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect February 1, 2022
    Cuentas con un firme aliado que te ayudará a cuidar la salud de tu hijo. Se trata del prestador principal de servicios médicos de tu hijo. Un vínculo así ayuda a desarrollar una base sólida para la atención m...
    • 1119 Views
  • Psiquiatra y directora médica ejecutiva promueve la salud mental

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    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...
    • 940 Views
  • Executive Medical Director Promotes Mental Health

    Executive Medical Director Promotes Mental Health

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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...
    • 1435 Views
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    Mantén tu corazón y tu cerebro en forma: Come más fibra

    EquipoConnect
    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
    • 2997 Views
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    ¿Eres un nuevo asegurado? Tres pasos para empezar

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    EquipoConnect January 12, 2022
    ¿Eres un nuevo asegurado? Para que el proceso de usar tu cobertura médica sea lo más fácil posible, aquí hay tres pasos para ayudarte a maximizar los beneficios cuando lo necesitas. Primer paso: Se te enviar&a...
    • 7262 Views
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    Una simple prueba podría salvarte la vida

    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • 1579 Views
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    Teen Loneliness Is on the Rise: Learn How to Help

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team January 7, 2022
    Teens are often busy with school, activities and friends. But teens also often get lonely, and when they do, they may need support and help finding healthy ways to cope with it. Being lonely can affect teens — and people of other ages — i...
    • 2198 Views
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    Comparison Shop for Your Health Care Services

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 10, 2021
    This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. Having a good relationship with your primary care provider (PCP) is an important way to make the most of your health coverage. Your PCP helps make sure you use...
    • 4879 Views
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    Cómo vencer el estrés de las fiestas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 3, 2021
    Aun cuando sea la temporada para ser alegre, para muchos de nosotros, la temporada navideña también puede ser una época estresante. Con toda la presión de cocinar cenas perfectas, organizar y asistir a fiestas, reunirse co...
    • 1021 Views
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    Dejar de fumar para siempre

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 15, 2021
    Una de las mejores cosas que puedes hacer por tu salud es dejar de fumar o consumir otros tipos de tabaco. Aunque no sea fácil dejar de fumar, lo puedes lograr. Las personas que dejan de fumar antes de los 50 años tienen una ventaja adi...
    • 2252 Views
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    Por qué los niños necesitan un seguro médico

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 1, 2021
    Se sabe que los niños tienen un tono de voz suave, son tiernos y tienen una particular atracción para la tierra y los gérmenes. Ser un preadolescente o un niño aventurero también viene con un grado de tos, resfriado...
    • 1509 Views
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    Learn to Live Better with Chronic Pain

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 26, 2021
    Chronic pain takes a toll on your body and mind. But you don’t have to try to handle it on your own. It’s important to know when to reach out for help. What Is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is constant or recurring physical pain that you hav...
    • 1770 Views
  • Surgeon and Medical Director Reminds Women to Stay Up to Date on Screenings

    Surgeon and Medical Director Reminds Women to Stay Up to Date on Screenings

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team September 21, 2021
    Women’s health screenings are important to discuss with your health care provider or women’s specialist. In this video, surgeon and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Medical Director Dr. Diana Weber reminds women to talk with their health...
    • 1627 Views
  • Surgeon and Medical Director Highlights Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

    Surgeon and Medical Director Highlights Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team September 1, 2021
    Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States, and it’s also one of the most preventable cancers. Living a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of colon and rectal cancer, but regular screening...
    • 1588 Views
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    De dolor de cabeza a enfermedad cardíaca: los antiinflamatorios no esteroideos suponen peligros cardíacos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect September 1, 2021
    La próxima vez que compres un frasco de ibuprofeno o de naproxen, lee las letras pequeñas. Verás una advertencia sobre el riesgo de ataques cardíacos y derrames cerebrales potencialmente mortales. Estos medicame...
    • 3394 Views
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