Doctors—and moms—answer your questions about the COVID vaccine for kids
COVID vaccines are now available for kids ages six months and up. If you have a question about the COVID vaccine in kids, including the risks and benefits of getting your kids vaccinated, our doctors have answers.
Stress vs. Depression: Know these five red flags and steps to get help
How do you know when it’s “just the blues” caused by recent events, or when it’s something more serious, like depression? Know these five key symptoms of depression.
Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health
Take advantage of these 10 no-cost health care services
Preventive care is covered at 100% by your health care plan. This means you shouldn't get a bill for preventive services. Here are 10 of those services, from cancer screenings to nutrition counseling.
Insurance Education, Preventive Care
How price shopping for health care can save you money (and how to do it)
Did you know you can shop for health care the same way you might shop for a new phone? We provide these tools to help you find the best care at the lowest cost--because health care should be accessible for all. Read more to learn how to save.
How to find a therapist if you’ve never had one before
Eighteen months into the pandemic, mental health support is in high demand. If you're thinking about reaching out for support, here are some ideas on how to get started finding a therapist.
COVID pills are here. Here’s what you need to know about antiviral treatments.
The new pills offer an important layer of defense for high-risk patients—those whose age or health conditions make them vulnerable to severe illness. Here's what you need to know about Paxlovid and molnupiravir.
How to stay motivated to exercise (10 tips for long-term success)
Certified personal trainer Michelle Rogers shares expert tips to help you stick with your exercise plan.
Como apoyar a un ser querido que está pasando por depresión
Unas de las cosas que los profesionales de la salud mental recomiendan es buscar apoyo en personas de confianza. ¿Pero cómo sabemos cuál es la mejor manera de ayudar a un ser querido en este proceso?
How beginners of all ages and abilities can build strength — without pumping iron
When you think of strength training, does a bodybuilder’s ripped bod immediately come to mind? This is a misconception. Strength training is important for everyone, and it can benefit your life in many ways. Here's how to incorporate it into your fitness routine.
“What if I’m just lucky?” Are you suffering from impostor syndrome?
If you're struggling with self-worth, you may be dealing with impostor syndrome. Learn how to recognize the signs and find tips to cope.
Thinking about breastfeeding? Benefits for the new baby
You may not know that many insurance plans cover breastfeeding support and supplies. Learn more about using your benefits for the new baby.
Caring Beyond the Chat Window
Health insurance can be confusing, but our customer service team is here to help. Cindy Evers is bringing empathy and a human touch to customer support—one call, one chat at a time.
The three words every patient in the U.S. healthcare system should know
We all know the saying, “You get what you pay for.” It applies to almost everything we buy. But with health care, that saying doesn’t always ring true. Here's how we're helping to change that.
Could we end mental health stigma in our children’s generation?
Providing youth with access to mental health services is critical at this historical moment, when more than 4 in 10 teens report feeling “persistently sad or hopeless.” Working more carefully with children and adolescents could dismantle the nearly universal stigma associated with mental health care.
Industry Perspectives, Behavioral Health, Thought Leadership
Children of color face an invisible threat. Here’s how we can support them.
Here in North Carolina, 69 of our 100 counties have no child psychiatrists; 27 have no psychiatrist at all. Failure to address this challenge now will have long-term consequences.
Raleigh non-profit turns houses into homes
The Green Chair Project is making sure every family has essential furnishings for their home, including a bed for each child. In partnership with Blue Cross NC, they're also providing cribs and newborn care supplies for expectant mothers in need.
Preserving the Health of the Tribe
Darlene Graham is helping to resurrect the healing traditions of the Waccamaw Siouan tribe in North Carolina, one crop at a time. She's bringing healthy living to tribe members through a healing green space on their land.
Full Circle Moments: How this Western NC Community is Addressing Food Insecurity at the Root
This pay-what-you-can café in Boone, North Carolina and its partners are making sure no one in their community goes hungry. See how.
It’s like wearing a neon sign announcing “I’m a cancer survivor”
Robin Winters felt like she had a neon sign over her head announcing to the world that she had breast cancer. She tried to hide it, until one day she learned to embrace what it meant to be a survivor. Now she helps others find that strength in themselves.
How to be an Ally to Indigenous People this American Indian Heritage Month
November is Indian American Heritage Month. Here are three ways to be an ally to indigenous people, from Blue Cross NC's tribal liaison.
Honoring Hispanic Heritage at Blue Cross NC
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we reflect on what we are doing to make health care better for North Carolina's Hispanic communities, not just in October but all year round.