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.
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.
Feel better today: Exercise provides a powerful boost to mental health
Even small amounts of exercise can make a big difference. Here’s what to do and how much.
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.
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.
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.
Supporting students’ mental health with more awareness and fewer phones
This high school in rural, Eastern North Carolina is putting the focus on youth mental health. Their disconnectED event took students a deep dive into what mental health means to each of us and how to get support.
Maya Jackson is bringing holistic care to mothers of color. And it may just save their lives.
From the moment her pregnancy is confirmed, a woman needs and deserves one thing: proper maternal care. Yet, for many women—especially those of color—that reality is far beyond reach. Maya Jackson is changing that.
When It Comes to Mental Health, Outdoor Play Is Serious Business
It’s never been more important to get young people outdoors and active. Every child should have a safe place to jump around. That’s why we help build playspaces for all kids to get the full emotional and physical benefits of outdoor play.
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.