Six mask myths debunked
Do cloth face coverings even work? And can they make you sick? We break down your questions and common myths that have arisen about face coverings during COVID-19.
6 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Coronavirus
Get to know our CEO: Q&A with Dr. Tunde Sotunde
Get to know our CEO, Dr. Tunde Sotunde, and what drives him to make health care better and more equitable.
4 min read | Life at Blue Cross NC
Need some mountain time? Try these easy North Carolina hikes
Coronavirus has altered our daily lives, but we can still enjoy the outdoors. These five NC hikes are likely to be less crowded.
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Explore NC, Fitness
Local chef feeds 3,000 people every week amid COVID-19
When the coronavirus hit, one North Carolina chef started cooking thousands of healthy meals for people in need.
4 min read | Community Health, Coronavirus, Investments, Public Health Challenges
Planning for a Medical Procedure? Find Out What You Could be Paying (and Saving)
Health care costs shouldn't be mysterious. We're making our data public to help you search for common procedures and see how costs compare between nearby hospitals.
4 min read | Insurance Education, Simplifying Care, Tools and Services
How to keep kids safe in the water this summer
Many childhood drownings happen when adults are present but distracted. In a pandemic summer, when we're all more distracted than usual, how do we keep kids safe in the water?
6 min read | Community Health
“I Can’t Breathe:” Racial Injustice and Black Mental Health
Racial injustice takes a significant mental health toll on people of color. One Blue Cross NC employee shares his own story.
6 min read | Community Health
Three summer sides you can make with farmer’s market produce
From savory to sweet, here are three healthy side dishes you can make with farmer's market produce.
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition
Six mask myths debunked
Do cloth face coverings even work? And can they make you sick? We break down your questions and common myths that have arisen about face coverings during COVID-19.
6 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Coronavirus
Preparing for Tropical Storm Isaias
It's hurricane season. Find out how to get early prescription refills so you're prepared if a storm hits.
1 min read | Healthy Lifestyle
Life changes? When and how to let your health insurer know
If you've recently gotten married, adopted a child, or changed your personal information, let your health insurer know. We can make sure you have the right coverage for the next phase of your life.
2 min read | Insurance Education
Planning for a Medical Procedure? Find Out What You Could be Paying (and Saving)
Health care costs shouldn't be mysterious. We're making our data public to help you search for common procedures and see how costs compare between nearby hospitals.
4 min read | Insurance Education, Simplifying Care, Tools and Services
Understanding The Appeals Process
Learn how to avoid a denied claim, and how to make an appeal if you do get a denial.
5 min read | Insurance Education
New Report Shows Maternal Health Continues to Trend in the Wrong Direction
There is work to be done to maximize the chances of healthy pregnancies and births in North Carolina and beyond.
5 min read | Industry Perspectives, Drivers of Health
Is Social Distancing Weakening Our Immune Systems?
Social distancing and wearing masks reduces exposure to germs and bacteria. Does less exposure weaken our immune systems?
5 min read | Industry Perspectives
How to keep kids safe in the water this summer
Many childhood drownings happen when adults are present but distracted. In a pandemic summer, when we're all more distracted than usual, how do we keep kids safe in the water?
6 min read | Community Health
Local chef feeds 3,000 people every week amid COVID-19
When the coronavirus hit, one North Carolina chef started cooking thousands of healthy meals for people in need.
4 min read | Community Health, Coronavirus, Investments, Public Health Challenges
Mobile clinic provides health care to kids in need
Durham Technical Community College's mobile health unit serves children who might not otherwise have access to visual and dental health screenings.
4 min read | Community Health, Community Partners, Investments
Get to know our CEO: Q&A with Dr. Tunde Sotunde
Get to know our CEO, Dr. Tunde Sotunde, and what drives him to make health care better and more equitable.
4 min read | Life at Blue Cross NC
Preeti Bhanap spends summer in virtual Innovation Garage
Preeti Bhanap shares about her summer internship, the challenges and rewards of working virtually, and her plans to pursue a career in health care.
3 min read | Life at Blue Cross NC, Employee Spotlights
Juneteenth: The History and the Awkward Silence that Still Surrounds the Why
One Blue Cross employee shares the history of Juneteenth--a holiday recognizing African American freedom--and what it means to her today.
2 min read | Life at Blue Cross NC