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  • Four High School Seniors Receive Scholarships at Oklahoma Youth Expo

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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...
    • 1729 Views
  • Office Visit: Shingles: Waking a Sleeping Giant

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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...
    • 418 Views
  • Get to Know Blaze the Dragon

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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...
    • 5068 Views
  • Office Visit: When a Broken Heart Needs Help

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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...
    • 283 Views
  • Office Visit: Reduce Your Pneumonia Risk

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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...
    • 300 Views
  • Office Visit: Give Your Liver a Break

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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...
    • 388 Views
  • Help is Available for Those Struggling with Mental Health: A Message from the Chief Medical Officer

    Help is Available for Those Struggling with Mental Health: A Message from the Chief Medical Officer

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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...
    • 1148 Views
  • Chief Medical Officer Recommends Regular Blood Pressure Checkups

    Chief Medical Officer Recommends Regular Blood Pressure Checkups

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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...
    • 676 Views
  • Chief Medical Officer Urges People with Diabetes to Make a Care Plan

    Chief Medical Officer Urges People with Diabetes to Make a Care Plan

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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...
    • 855 Views
  • Chief Medical Officer Reminds Women to Stay Up to Date on Screenings

    Chief Medical Officer Reminds Women to Stay Up to Date on Screenings

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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...
    • 609 Views
  • Chief Medical Officer Highlights Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

    Chief Medical Officer Highlights Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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...
    • 587 Views
  • Medical Director Encourages Parents to Schedule Well-Child Visits

    Medical Director Encourages Parents to Schedule Well-Child Visits

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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...
    • 616 Views
  • Office Visit: Not All Cholesterol is Bad

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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...
    • 454 Views
  • Office Visit: Eye Health: Take a Closer Look

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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...
    • 427 Views
  • Office Visit: Managing Asthma

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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 ...
    • 452 Views
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