Dr. Larry Wu

Larry Wu, MD is a regional medical director for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and provides consultative services for employee health solutions, prevention, chronic disease, care management, medical expense and utilization management. He is a family physician with over 20 years in clinical practice, has served as clinic director in the Indian Health Service, Kaiser Permanente and Duke Family Medicine and currently maintains a part-time clinical practice.

Prepare Now For the Dual Hit of Flu and COVID-19

With winter on its way, North Carolina could be getting a one-two punch from the flu and a new wave of COVID-19. Start protecting yourself by getting your flu...

5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Coronavirus

A Timeline of COVID-19 Symptoms

From initial symptoms to recovery, this timeline can help you know what to expect if you test positive for COVID-19...

5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Coronavirus

COVID-19: Answering your coronavirus questions

Fact or Fiction? 6 COVID-19 Statements Explained...

4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle

3 Ways to Take Care of Your Heart During American Heart Month

With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States, it’s time we put an increased focus on truly loving and taking care of your heart....

Health Conditions, Healthy Lifestyle

What you need to know about Coronavirus

Learn more about coronavirus, a respiratory illness that can be severe for people with a weakened immune system...

5 min read | Coronavirus, Healthy Lifestyle

When It’s More Than Just the “Winter Blues”

As seasons change, you may notice that your mental health does too. And while it may be easy to brush the change off as the “winter blues” or a...

Healthy Lifestyle

Flu Shots: We Debunk Some of the Biggest Myths

Flu season is already here and according to health experts, getting your flu shot this year will be critical. ABC News reports that only half of American adults plan...

Industry Perspectives

What to Know After Receiving A Breast Cancer Diagnosis

This year marks our 6th year of taking part in Paint the Wall Pink, an annual event where Blue Cross NC employees, volunteers and breast cancer survivors travel to...

Life at Blue Cross NC

Keeping Teens Safe: E-Cigarette and Vaping Risks

Hitting the U.S. market in 2006, e-cigarettes are one of the most popular smoking trends today. Sometimes referred to as “vaping” or “juuling,” these devices work by using an...

Community Health

How to Help Someone Who is Having a Seizure

Did you know about 1 in 10 people may have a seizure during their lifetime? With such a high probability, chances are someone may have a seizure around you...

Community Health