Talking to Kids About COVID-19

You can help kids understand the changes happening around them. Learn how to talk to children and young adults about COVID-19.

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Get Care from Home with Telemedicine

Telemedicine is a convenient, high-quality care option for non-emergency conditions, especially when we need to avoid contact with people as much as possible.

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Handwashing: The Secret to Good Health

The easiest way to protect yourself against illness? Handwashing.

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2020 Celebrate Caring Winner Andrea Kirsch: Compassion When It Counts

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As an ob/gyn nurse, Andrea Kirsch helps many patients through pregnancy. When one patient faced a difficult situation, Andrea was there to get her through it.
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Lowering Treatment Costs with Preferred Biosimilars

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At Independence Blue Cross, we are always striving for innovative ways to make specialty drugs more affordable without restricting member access to the medications they need. As part of these efforts, we have been closely following the launch of biosimilars in the U.S. drug market — and looking at biosimilar trends in more established international markets....
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Getting Preventive Care During COVID-19

Even under “normal” circumstances, it can be challenging to keep up with recommended preventive care for you and your family. That includes: Annual visits to your primary care doctor for a checkup and routine blood work Well-visit appointments for children Immunizations, like the flu shot Cancer and other health screenings Add a global pandemic like COVID-19 to the mix,...
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Meet Dominica Leisey, 2020 Celebrate Caring Honoree

As a nursing leader on the frontlines of COVID-19, Dominica Leisey leads with calm and compassion to ensure positive outcomes for both nurses and patients.
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The Health Challenges Facing Millennials

Sonia Cordner stays connected with her friends and family during the COVID-19 pandemic via video chats. As a millennial, I’m one of the 73 million people who was born between 1981 and 1996. That’s why I was curious when the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) published their Health of America Report on Millennial Health....
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Gardening with Kids: Growing A Healthy Habit

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Need an activity to keep little hands busy this summer? Plant a vegetable garden and watch the good times — and food — grow. Whether it’s large or small, inside or out, a garden can be a magical place for a child. Loads of time can be spent finding containers for pots, packing dirt, and planting seeds....
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Do This, Not That: Debunking Myths to Make Running More Efficient

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You may have seen the episode of The Office, “Fun Run,” when Michael Scott carbo-loads minutes before a charity 5k with a container of fettuccine alfredo. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t end well for him. The beloved manager of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company fell for one of the biggest myths in the running world....
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Preventing Health Care Fraud: How to Stop COVID-19 Scammers

Situations like the COVID-19 pandemic can bring out the best in many people, but unfortunately, they can also bring out the worst in others. There has been a recent increase in the number of scammers trying to trick people into sharing personal information through phone calls, emails, text messages, social media, and even door-to-door visits. You may think you won’t be fooled,...
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Preventive Care for Kids: The Importance of Developmental Screenings and Lead Testing

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As a parent, you want to do everything to ensure your child is safe, happy, and healthy. That’s why we childproof our homes, make sure we spend quality time with our kids, and encourage them to eat fruits and veggies. Another important thing you can do as a parent is take them to their doctor for regular well-child visits....
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