If you have diabetes, taking care of your health can be challenging during normal times. The COVID-19 pandemic can make it so much harder. I’d like to examine the pandemic’s…
Dr. Ronald J. Brooks MD, FACPNovember 24, 2020
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic impacting much of the world, the CDC recommends a few basic strategies to help contain the spread of the virus: wearing a facemask, social distancing,…
Sarah BishopNovember 10, 2020
As the Medical Director for Independence Blue Cross’s Medicare Advantage plans, I have always used my 30 years of practicing geriatrics as a guidepost for writing my blogs. I have…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosNovember 2, 2020
The novel coronavirus is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic that has stunned the global health care system. To date, the CDC reports more than 7 million COVID-19 cases and more…
Lisa LiburdOctober 15, 2020
While it may seem like we’ve just packed away our summer clothes, preparations for the 2020-2021 influenza (flu) season are already underway. This year, the flu vaccine is especially important…
Dr. Ellen RiccobeneSeptember 23, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many industries have altered the way they do business. Health care is no exception. We’ve made a lot of changes to ensure that our members have…
Peter S. PanageasSeptember 17, 2020
I’ve always been an advocate for a healthy work-life balance. I thought my team could work from home for a day or two a week. That said, I never thought…
Bob TonerAugust 17, 2020
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…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosJuly 23, 2020
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)…
Sonia CordnerJuly 9, 2020
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