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.
What to expect with your child’s COVID-19 vaccine
For many of us, the choice to get vaccinated was fairly straightforward. Making that choice for our kids, however, may feel more complicated. Here are answers to your most pressing questions.
Coronavirus, Healthy Lifestyle
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.
Insurance Education, Simplifying Care
Exercises for people who hate to work out: 18 fun ideas to get moving
Not a gym person? Not excited by the idea of exercise in general? Certified personal trainer Michelle Rogers shares ideas to get yourself moving without feeling like you're doing traditional exercise. You might even have some fun!
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.
“I encourage every woman to commit to annual breast cancer testing”
In North Carolina, women have a one-in-eight lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. This past December, Blue Cross NC employee Jennifer Grady found out she was part of that statistic.
How to tell fact from fiction with COVID-19 information
In the age of COVID-19, knowing the difference between facts and myths can save lives. Here's how to know whether you can trust the information you're seeing online.
The doctors thought it was pregnancy symptoms. It was something much worse.
Halfway through her twin pregnancy, Venelina Vateva received shocking news. Her cough, back pain, and nausea weren't pregnancy symptoms. They were cancer. Here she shares her moving story of "the happiest, crappiest year" of her life.
Life at Blue Cross NC, Employee Spotlights, Health Conditions, Healthy Lifestyle
Lost your COVID-19 vaccination card? Here’s how to get a new one
COVID-19 vaccine cards are not laminated, do not easily fit in your wallet, and quickly become torn and unreadable. If you’re like me, you may even misplace it. Here's some guidance on what to do if you've lost your card.
“I encourage every woman to commit to annual breast cancer testing”
In North Carolina, women have a one-in-eight lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. This past December, Blue Cross NC employee Jennifer Grady found out she was part of that statistic.
Embarrassed to ask questions at the doctor? Three tips to open the conversation
One reason why people struggle to make good health care choices is that they’re embarrassed to ask questions. But getting the most out of your doctor’s visit means being totally honest when you don’t understand instructions or medical terms.
Should I go to the ER, Urgent Care or My Doctor’s Office?
When you have a health scare, it's important to know where to go for the right kind of care. Knowing when you need to go to the ER, when you should use urgent care, or when to make an appointment at your regular doctor's office can also save you time and money.
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.
New Advisory Marks a First in the Nation’s Efforts Against Opioid Overuse
The United States is losing ground in our battle against opioid overuse. Overdose deaths were up around 30% in 2020, and opioid overdose is now a leading cause of death for adults ages 25 to 54 in the U.S. See how the new advisory's call to action mobilizes the health care system to address opioid overuse.
When Those Who Help Need Help: National Physician Suicide Awareness Day
When I was in medical school, two of my fellow students died – one by suicide and one from an alcohol use disorder. A third student survived a suicide attempt. Today, our profession recognizes National Physician Suicide Awareness Day as we seek to understand and combat the factors that lead so many medical professionals to emotional crisis.
This food truck is on a mission to end hunger in North Carolina
The Spinning Plate is not your average food truck. It’s a state-of-the-art mobile kitchen bringing warm, healthy meals to hungry people across the state.
Community Health, Community Partners, Investments, Public Health Challenges
Rooted in Raleigh: How This Small, Urban Farm is Making a Big Community Impact
A healthy diet is the most commonly reported unmet social need. So Raleigh City Farm works to provide fresh, healthy food and agricultural education throughout the Triangle.
School-based Virtual Clinic Improves Children’s Access to Care
In some rural and underserved communities in North Carolina, access to pediatricians is limited. Virtual clinics have helped young students get the care they need while staying in school.
The doctors thought it was pregnancy symptoms. It was something much worse.
Halfway through her twin pregnancy, Venelina Vateva received shocking news. Her cough, back pain, and nausea weren't pregnancy symptoms. They were cancer. Here she shares her moving story of "the happiest, crappiest year" of her life.
Life at Blue Cross NC, Employee Spotlights, Health Conditions, Healthy Lifestyle
Blue Cross NC Goes Green
In Blue Cross NC's kitchens and cafes, every scrap of food waste is destined for composting. To date, we've diverted more than 12,000 pounds of food waste from the landfills, donating the compost to community farms and gardens.
Blue Cross NC interns are the next generation of health care leaders
Some of our summer interns share what they've learned at Blue Cross NC and where they're headed next.