Dr. Oberheu, a psychiatrist trained at The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago/Northwestern McGaw Medical Center came to Blue Cross NC 2015 after spending 10 years as Medical Director at BCBSAL. She is designated Medical Director for the behavioral health UM/CM case management teams and assists in the facilitation of overall behavioral health for the Plan. Dr. Oberheu’s interests are varied and she believes strongly in the emotional and physical connection of health and wellness promoting proactive approaches to self-care in chronic medical and mental health disease states.
The perceived disconnect between “mind” and “body” creates the misconception that mental illness is not a physical disease. In reality, mental health has a direct impact on your physical...