Emilie Poplett
Your family medical history matters. But what if it’s a mystery?
For some adoptees, and for people who don’t know or have access to their biological relatives, tracking down a family medical history is next to impossible. Can DNA tests...
6 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Health Conditions
Katie was in kidney failure. A phone call two years later saved her life.
On the day of Blue Cross NC member Katie Scott's wedding, she was in kidney failure. Two years later, she received a phone call that saved her life...
This cancer survivor wants you to know: You don’t always have to be strong
When our Blue Cross NC employee and member Rita Hewell was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, she took on the role of the strong cancer warrior. Now she wants others...
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...
Life at Blue Cross NC, Employee Spotlights, Health Conditions, Healthy Lifestyle
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...
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...
Fear of COVID-19 vaccines is real. Should it be?
For many people, fear is still the number one roadblock to getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Here are some of the top fears related to vaccines and a few ideas...
Quick tips to protect yourself from the sun and late summer heat
Many of us are spending more time outside than ever, but the North Carolina heat is no joke. Make sure you know how to protect your skin from the...
Helping young families and children out of homelessness
Our partner organization, Families Moving Forward, helps young families experiencing homelessness find their way home. ..
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...
