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COVID-19 Vaccination Do’s and Don’ts

Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is incredibly important to protect yourself and your loved ones from getting this devastating disease. It’s also absolutely critical for getting this pandemic under control…so we…

Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosMarch 30, 2021

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Talking To People In Your Life About The COVID-19 Vaccine

“Shots in arms.” That’s the phrase I keep hearing in news stories about the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines. And usually those stories are about how we need to get…

Stephen Higgins MD, FAAPMarch 29, 2021

Young doctor using a digital tablet during a consultation with a woman

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Why It Can’t Wait: The Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screenings

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended many things in our lives, including elective medical procedures. Many people are putting off these procedures, which has caused a troubling decline in cancer screenings,…

Dr. Nuria Lopez-PajaresMarch 29, 2021

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COVID-19: How and Why to Wear a Mask

As of this writing, the COVID-19 pandemic has been with us for a year. There have been nearly 25 million cases in the United States — almost 74,000 new cases…

Stephen Higgins MD, FAAPMarch 26, 2021

Doctor talking to a senior patient about a colonoscopy as both wear masks

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The Colonoscopy: A Lifesaving Procedure That Gets a Bad Rap

When it comes to detecting and preventing colorectal cancer, the colonoscopy is the gold standard: it’s the most effective tool we have to catch colorectal cancer early, when it’s most…

Dr. Victor Caraballo, MDMarch 24, 2021

A doctor consults with her patient about an upcoming colonoscopy

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Reframing the Colonoscopy: The Best Colorectal Cancer Screening Tool We’ve Got

If you ever mention a colonoscopy, there’s a good chance someone will make a comment about it being on par with doing your taxes or getting a root canal. And…

Dr. Victor Caraballo, MDMarch 23, 2021

Doctor talking to senior male patient in a home visit

Community Expert Advice Featured Well-being

What Determines Good Health? (Hint: It’s Complicated)

The last time I saw my adult children in person, it was January 2020. After more than a year, we have gotten used to virtual get-togethers. I was hesitant at…

Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosMarch 18, 2021

Young man with misted glasses due to protective mask.

Expert Advice Featured Well-being

Mask Discomfort — And What To Do About It

Many people find COVID-19 face masks physically uncomfortable or challenging to wear for a variety of reasons. Yet wearing these masks in public — and wearing them correctly — is…

Stephen Higgins MD, FAAPMarch 16, 2021

Registered Nurse Health Coach Lisa Lokuta working out of her home office.

Celebrate Caring Expert Advice

Celebrate Caring: An Independence Blue Cross Registered Nurse Health Coach is a “Jill-of-All-Trades”

IBX registered nurse Health Coach Lisa helps her members in a myriad of ways.

Sarah BishopMarch 9, 2021

A worker in a lab uses a computer while wearing protective gear.

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The COVID-19 Vaccine Development Story

SARS-CoV-2 is the novel coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic that has overwhelmed the global health care system. As of this writing, the CDC reports more than 28 million COVID-19…

Lisa LiburdMarch 1, 2021

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