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Why Your Child Needs a Doctor

BCBSIL Connect Team February 1, 2022

You have a strong partner to help keep your child healthy. It’s your child’s primary care provider. Having that relationship in place builds a strong base for your child’s care. Partners in Care Once you establish a primary care pro...
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Your Doctors Need to Talk to Each Other About Your Care

BCBSIL Connect Team February 1, 2022

You and your primary care physician (PCP) work together to make sure you are in the best health possible for you. It’s a two-way street. Your doctor uses training and know-how to guide you. But to provide the best guidance, your doctor needs yo....
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Plan Ahead for Safe, Healthy Travels

BCBSIL Connect Team February 1, 2022

Whether you’re taking a short trip or a long vacation, staying healthy will improve your experience. So before you set out on any adventure, be sure you know how to play it safe. There’s nothing like getting away to relax and clear your h...
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Working the Late Shift? Learn How to Sleep Better

BCBSIL Connect Team February 1, 2022

Getting a good night’s sleep isn’t easy. It’s even harder if your sleep schedule isn’t typical. But there are steps you can take to make getting the rest you need easier. Shift Work and Sleep Sleep is important for everyone. I...
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What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

BCBSIL Connect Team January 13, 2022

Dying of a broken heart sounds like something from a country song. But we’ve all heard the stories — the elderly couple married for decades that die within hours or a day of the other’s passing. We often say that someone died of a b...
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Don't Let the Seasonal Flu Get You

BCBSIL Connect Team January 12, 2022

Getting a flu shot can help you stay healthy. The flu season usually starts in October and peaks between December and February. But it can linger through the spring. If you didn't get your shot, talk to you doctor about getting one. The Centers for...
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Teen Loneliness Is on the Rise: Learn How to Help

BCBSIL Connect Team January 7, 2022

Teens are often busy with school, activities and friends. But teens also often get lonely, and when they do, they may need support and help finding healthy ways to cope with it. Being lonely can affect teens — and people of other ages — i...
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Help is Available for Those Struggling with Mental Health: A Message from the Chief Medical Officer

BCBSIL Connect Team December 17, 2021

Many people are feeling more stressed and anxious than usual. Some may have trouble with appetite, sleep, concentration or other aspects of their lives. Some may drink, use drugs or turn to other unhealthy coping strategies. Please know that help...
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Chief Medical Officer Recommends Regular Blood Pressure Checkups

BCBSIL Connect Team December 17, 2021

High blood pressure usually has no warning signs or symptoms. That’s why it is so important to have your blood pressure checked at each visit with your health care provider or specialist. If untreated, high blood pressure can damage your kidneys...
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Chief Medical Officer Urges People with Diabetes to Make a Care Plan

BCBSIL Connect Team December 17, 2021

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you know how diabetes management can be complex and challenging. In this video, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Chief Medical Officer Dr. Derek Robinson encourages people with diabetes to work with...
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Chief Medical Officer Reminds Women to Stay Up to Date on Screenings

BCBSIL Connect Team December 17, 2021

Women’s health screenings are important to discuss with your health care provider or women’s specialist. In this video, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Chief Medical Director Dr. Derek Robinson reminds women to talk with their health care...
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Chief Medical Officer Highlights Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

BCBSIL Connect Team December 17, 2021

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States, and it’s also one of the most preventable cancers. Living a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of colon and rectal cancer, but regular screening...
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Medical Director Encourages Parents to Schedule Well-Child Visits

BCBSIL Connect Team December 16, 2021

Starting at birth your child needs regular health checkups and vaccinations. In this video, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois' Chief Medical Officer Dr. Derek Robinson advises parents to schedule their child’s next well visit and stay up to...
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Shake It Off: Simple Steps to Get Rid of Bad Habits

BCBSIL Connect Team December 6, 2021

It’s time to shake off last year and any habits you may have developed during the pandemic that aren’t great for your health. Many people developed different habits during the pandemic. Some adopted new habits to protect their work/life b...
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Winterize Your Exercise, Indoors and Out

BCBSIL Connect Team December 6, 2021

Has old man winter blown away some of your exercise motivation? Even though it’s cold outside, your muscles still need to feel the burn. Beat midwinter workout blahs by switching things up . Winter Warriors If you want to get some fresh air and ...
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