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Four High School Seniors Receive Scholarships at Oklahoma Youth Expo

BCBSOK Connect Team March 21, 2022

On March 17, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK) awarded four-$5,000 health and wellness scholarships to a selection of high school seniors who participated in the Oklahoma Youth Expo . Scholarship winners include Kate Dillon o...
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Office Visit: Shingles: Waking a Sleeping Giant

BCBSOK Connect Team March 10, 2022

By Joseph R. Cunningham, M.D. If you’ve had chickenpox, you can get shingles. It’s called “the sleeping virus” because the same virus that causes chickenpox remains dormant in nerve tissue and can reactivate years later as shi...
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Get to Know Blaze the Dragon

BCBSOK Connect Team March 9, 2022

Meet Blaze the Braggin' Blue Dragon! Blaze is proud to be a smoke-free dragon! He eats right, gets plenty of exercise and wants kids to do the same so they can live a healthy and long life. As the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma health mascot...
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Office Visit: When a Broken Heart Needs Help

BCBSOK Connect Team February 22, 2022

By Joseph R. Cunningham, M.D. You may be familiar with the feeling of a broken heart, but did you know you can wind up in the hospital because of it? Broken heart syndrome is a real heart condition known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy, and it...
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Office Visit: Reduce Your Pneumonia Risk

BCBSOK Connect Team January 27, 2022

By Joseph R. Cunningham, M.D. One of the most common causes of hospitalization in the U.S. is pneumonia. Between cold and flu season and the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans are at an increased risk for developing pneumonia this winter. Fortunately...
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Office Visit: Give Your Liver a Break

BCBSOK Connect Team December 22, 2021

By Joseph R. Cunningham, M.D. The holidays are a time when, for many, moderation goes out of the window. Whether it’s an extra slice of pie or too much alcohol, it’s easy to go overboard, but in the end, it’s your liver that pays th...
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Help is Available for Those Struggling with Mental Health: A Message from the Chief Medical Officer

BCBSOK 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

BCBSOK 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

BCBSOK 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 Oklahoma Chief Medical Officer Dr. Todd Hoffman encourages people with diabetes to work with...
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Chief Medical Officer Reminds Women to Stay Up to Date on Screenings

BCBSOK 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 Oklahoma Chief Medical Director Dr. Todd Hoffman reminds women to talk with their health care provider...
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Chief Medical Officer Highlights Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

BCBSOK 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

BCBSOK 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 Oklahoma's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Todd Hoffman advises parents to schedule their child’s next well visit and stay up to...
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Office Visit: Not All Cholesterol is Bad

BCBSOK Connect Team October 4, 2021

By Joseph R. Cunningham, M.D. Cholesterol has a negative reputation, with more than 1 in 3 Americans suffering from high cholesterol, according to the CDC . While high cholesterol can lead to serious health problems, the truth is that your body...
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Office Visit: Eye Health: Take a Closer Look

BCBSOK Connect Team September 8, 2021

By Joseph R. Cunningham, M.D. Some say the eyes are the window to the soul, but they also give a peek into a person’s overall health. Eyes are an essential organ, prone to diseases just like the rest of the body. Fortunately, in many cases seri...
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Office Visit: Managing Asthma

BCBSOK Connect Team August 9, 2021

By Joseph R. Cunningham, M.D. Do you often feel a tightness in your chest after a strenuous activity? It could be asthma, and it’s more common than you think. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America , asthma is a chronic ...
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