Get the facts about COVID-19 vaccines: five rumors debunked
Get the COVID vaccine when your turn comes up. It’s effective, safe, and our best chance to beat COVID-19.
3 min read | Coronavirus
Take advantage of these 3 unexpected health insurance benefits
Blue Cross NC health insurance policies include benefits such as free 24/7 telehealth services and resources to help you learn about your prescription medicines.
“A friendly face makes such a difference in my quiet days”
Eighty-four-year-old Charles has been homebound and isolated since the pandemic hit in March. But Meals on Wheels has been a bright spot in a difficult time, bringing Charles meals and a friend to talk to.
2 min read | Coronavirus, Community Health
5 ‘must-do’ North Carolina hikes for 2021
Hiking expert Joe Miller of Get Going NC shares his top five "must do" hikes for 2021. Check them off your bucket list, and let us know how they support your mental and physical health!
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Explore NC, Fitness
Supporting our Seniors Amid COVID-19
In the midst of COVID-19, many North Carolina seniors are facing social isolation and food insecurity. We partner with Meals on Wheels to deliver meals and smiles.
4 min read | Community Health, Community Partners, Investments, Public Health Challenges
Top 5 Misconceptions About Type 2 Diabetes Reversal
Despite the myth that type 2 diabetes is a life-long disease with little hope for recovery, reversal is possible. You can reverse your diabetes with personalized nutrition and consistent support.
3 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Health Conditions
3 tips for coping with chronic illness
Knowing how to cope with chronic illness can be difficult. If you struggle with a medical condition, here are three tips to help you manage your illness and maintain your quality of life.
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Health Conditions
Real men go to therapy: know the signs of depression in men
Many men face additional stigma around mental health, making them less likely than women to get help. But support is out there. Read one man's story of how he overcame fear and social stigma around therapy - and how it paid off in spades.
3 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health
A cancer screening during COVID-19 may have saved our member’s life
Our member, Laura, was diagnosed with breast cancer during the covid-19 pandemic thanks to a routine screening. Now she's celebrating her completion of chemotherapy and looking forward to regaining her strength.
2 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Coronavirus
Do you know the signs of a heart emergency?
Do you know the signs of heart attack and stroke? The signs of a heart emergency are different in men and women. This Heart Health Month, learn the signs and get tips on taking care of your heart health.
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Health Conditions
How Specialty Pharmacies Provide an Extra Level of Care to Help Manage Your Condition
One of the biggest challenges of managing chronic illness is accessing affordable, quality care and medicines. Learn more about what specialty pharmacies do and how they help care for patients with chronic conditions.
5 min read | Insurance Education, Terminology, Tools and Services
ACA Opens Special Enrollment Period in Response to COVID-19: What You Need to Know
The Biden administration has opened a special enrollment period, allowing you to pick a health plan or switch your plan through May 15, 2021. Here's what you need to know.
3 min read | Insurance Education, Simplifying Care, Tools and Services
TIPS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF ACA OPEN ENROLLMENT
A few steps to take to make sure your enrollment process goes smoothly this year.
We can’t ignore racism in healthcare
When we talk about racism, some people say, “You’re an insurance company. What does race have to do with anything?” The answer is: a lot. Learn more about what race has to do with health and healthcare--and what we're doing to fight health inequities.
5 min read | Industry Perspectives, Drivers of Health, Transforming Healthcare
To Overcome Black Resistance to Vaccines, We All Need to Understand It
While doubts about the safety and efficacy of the new vaccines are largely unfounded, among people of color these fears are the result of systemic inequities that are very real.
5 min read | Industry Perspectives, Drivers of Health, Thought Leadership
“I was desperate for a way to help my brother”
When the pandemic hit, experts advised us to stay home. But what happens to people whose homes aren't safe? Kathy shares the story of her brother David, whose home was not suitable to live and recover in after he suffered an aortic aneurism, and the organization that helped.
4 min read | Community Health, Coronavirus
“Teachers are standing on the front line with a smile”
With financial support, this childcare center was able to continue to pay its teachers and meet enhanced health and safety standards to keep children and employees safe.
2 min read | Community Health, Coronavirus
“When this gets complicated, what am I going to do?”
Camila shares her story of getting COVID-19, along with her husband, and struggling to care for their four children at a distance. She also shares about the local program that helped her fully recover.
2 min read | Coronavirus, Community Health
A fourth grader needed help. One Blue Cross NC employee stepped up.
Blue Cross NC employee Mike Restaino is passionate about helping North Carolinians lead healthier lives. In his free time, he helps fourth grader Zaquan navigate virtual learning to help set him up for a bright future.
3 min read | Life at Blue Cross NC, Employee Spotlights
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Our Work Doesn’t Stop!
At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, we can't fulfill our mission to improve the health and well-being of our customers and communities without explicitly addressing disparities and health inequities.
1 min read | Industry Perspectives, Life at Blue Cross NC, Thought Leadership
The 4 basics your HR staff should know for creating employee health empowerment
An unhealthy workforce can lead to an ailing company. Here are a few tips to help your employees make informed choices about their health and health care.
4 min read | Life at Blue Cross NC