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.
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.
Community Health, Public Health Challenges
Helping young families and children out of homelessness
Our partner organization, Families Moving Forward, helps young families experiencing homelessness find their way home.
Community Health, Community Partners
PTSD doesn’t just happen to soldiers. And with COVID-19, it’s surging.
Post-traumatic stress disorder is on the rise among COVID patients and health care workers. But it can happen to anyone who experiences a trauma. Know the signs and get help if you need it.
Must-know tips to protect yourself and your family during hurricanes
Hurricane season is upon us, and experts think it will be one of the most active years of tropical storms to date. Here are some ways to prepare and tips on getting medical care if you need it.
Push your envelope with 5 of the most challenging hikes in North Carolina
Outdoor expert Joe Miller walks us through five of the most extreme and challenging hikes in North Carolina for those looking for a true adventure.
What does self-care look like in a pandemic?
Self-care has become a buzzword, but what does it mean, really? It doesn't have to be complicated. But during the pandemic, it's become all the more important.
8 chair exercises to strengthen your abs and back
Whether you work at a desk all day or have mobility challenges (or both), chair-based exercises can help you tone your muscles and relieve stiffness from almost anywhere. Here's a quick exercise plan to get you started.
Top 10 Myths About Childhood Vaccines (And Yes, We Still Need Them)
While COVID-19 continues to dominate the news cycle, it’s important to keep your children up to date on vaccines that protect against other serious illnesses, too. Here are some of the most commons myths about childhood vaccines--along with the facts.
I prayed for a better solution to my type 2 diabetes. Then I found Virta.
Blue Cross NC member Shannon Farrar was shocked when she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 28. After years of trying to get it under control, she found a way to reverse her diabetes through Virta.
Must-know tips to protect yourself and your family during hurricanes
Hurricane season is upon us, and experts think it will be one of the most active years of tropical storms to date. Here are some ways to prepare and tips on getting medical care if you need it.
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.
Tobacco Cessation: Don’t Let Your Plans Go Up in Smoke
Coverage of COVID-19 has dominated health news for more than a year now. But another disturbing health trend has slipped under the radar: During the pandemic, many vows to quit tobacco use went up in smoke.
An Empty Plate Can Undermine Mental Health and Well-being
The research is clear: it takes more than sustenance to address the wide-ranging impacts of food insecurity. It requires a whole-person approach.
Industry Perspectives, Drivers of Health, Transforming Healthcare
Helping young families and children out of homelessness
Our partner organization, Families Moving Forward, helps young families experiencing homelessness find their way home.
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.
Leading at the intersections of health and freedom
At Blue Cross NC, we believe true freedom means the ability to live a life where barriers to health and wellness no longer exist – especially those rooted in discrimination.
Blue Cross NC employee shares how he’s coped with OCD, ADHD during the pandemic
George Price shares how he's taken care of himself and advocated for others struggling with their mental health throughout the pandemic.
Life at Blue Cross NC, Employee Spotlights, Employee Well-Being
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