We Resolve: To Improve Access to Health Care in All 100 Counties
North Carolinians shouldn’t have to choose between where they want to live and good health. Here's how we're closing rural care gaps.
What women need to know about COVID-19 vaccine side effects
Women have different side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine than men. Here's what you need to know about potential symptoms, including changes to your period and swollen lymph nodes.
Healthy Lifestyle, Coronavirus
Six surprising ways hiking can improve your mental health
We all know that hiking has benefits for our physical health. But the mental health benefits are powerful, and they might surprise you.
Healthy Lifestyle, Fitness, Mental Health
Why you should quit dieting — and how to ditch it for good
A piece of advice from a Certified Personal Trainer: Diets don't work. Not only are they too restrictive and unsustainable for most people, but they can also be unhealthy. Here's what to do instead.
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Fitness, Nutrition
Why is health care in America so expensive, and how can we address it?
If you've ever wondered why health care is so expensive, you're not alone. Here's what accounts for those costs and what we're doing to drive them down.
What’s the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Find out if you’re eligible
Learn the difference between these two programs, including who's eligible and what benefits each program provides.
4 min read | Insurance Education, Simplifying Care
How to build a great relationship with your doctor
The doctor-patient relationship is one of the most important relationships in our lives. To make the most of it, we have to be active participants in our own care. Here are some tips.
3 min read | Insurance Education
One of the first teens to get the COVID-19 vaccine shares his story
Chris got his COVID-19 vaccine at age 15, even before it was available to adults. He was part of the phase III Pfizer trial to help determine how effective the vaccine is in kids and teens.
What women need to know about COVID-19 vaccine side effects
Women have different side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine than men. Here's what you need to know about potential symptoms, including changes to your period and swollen lymph nodes.
Join us for a 5-day challenge to walk 10 minutes each day
Certified Personal Trainer Michelle Rogers is leading a five-day Walking Challenge on June 1-5, 2021. Read more to find out how you can take part!
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Health Care
Grades aren’t generally considered to be matters of life and death, but some report cards can have grave implications for millions of us. When it comes to North Carolina’s health grades, there’s room for improvement.
Your guide to choosing a primary care doctor who’s right for you
Choosing a primary care provider can be a difficult decision. We’re here to make it easier.
How To Take Charge Of Your Dental and Vision Health Coverage
Dental and vision health have enormous impacts on our overall health. Here's how to start prioritizing your health in these areas.
Conversations with a Compassion Warrior: A social worker on LGBTQ+ mental health
This Pride Month, social worker Hayden Dawes talks LGTBQ+ mental health, stigma, and what it means to be a compassion warrior.
Why is it so hard to get mental health care and support?
At Blue Cross NC, our behavioral health team is committed to the vision that behavioral health services should be accessible, high-quality, and stigma-free. Here's how we plan to get there.
Industry Perspectives, Behavioral Health, Transforming Healthcare
We Resolve: To Improve Access to Health Care in All 100 Counties
North Carolinians shouldn’t have to choose between where they want to live and good health. Here's how we're closing rural care gaps.
Teen transitions from foster care to adulthood, intent on helping kids like him
Trent Taylor understands how living in the foster care system can impact your transition to adulthood. Here he shares how he's overcoming past trauma and preparing to help the next generation do the same.
Five steps you can take to help end mental health stigma
This Mental Health Awareness Month, let's talk about what we can do in our own lives to fight the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. Here are five concrete steps you can take to help.
Struggle, Progress and Strength: Recognizing Black History Month at Blue Cross NC
For Blue Cross NC, this Black History Month comes less than a year after we’ve welcomed Dr. Tunde Sotunde, the first Black CEO and president in our company’s 88-year history. It's a moment for reflection on the “struggling and striving” we’ve seen.
3 min read | Life at Blue Cross NC
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