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    How to Find In-Network Providers

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team February 9, 2026
    There’s a lot to think about when deciding where to get health care – cost, networks, location and more. Being informed does not have to be tricky. We have resources available to help you make the best decision for you. Your online m...
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    Support Is Available for Members with Chronic Conditions

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team February 9, 2026
    We are committed to helping members with chronic conditions maintain a higher quality of life. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma offers no-cost programs to educate and support members with diabetes, asthma, congestive heart failure, coronary...
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    Make Your Child's Smiles Sparkle

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team February 9, 2026
    A child’s mouth is important for many parts of their life — eating, speaking, learning and even self-esteem. Starting healthy habits early sets kids up for a healthier adulthood. Here are a few ways kids can keep their smiles bright, conf...
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    Keep Your Child Healthy with Regular Well-Child Visits

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team February 9, 2026
    Parents take their children to the doctor when they’re sick. But regular well-child visits to a pediatrician or other health provider are just as important. Getting those checkups and recommended vaccinations help keep children healthy. What Is....
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    What Is an A1C Test, and Why Does It Matter?

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team February 9, 2026
    If you have diabetes, you know you need to check your blood sugar regularly. But do you know you also need an A1C test? Blood glucose numbers only give a quick snapshot of blood sugar control at certain times of day. You may think your blood sugar...
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    Mantén a tu hijo saludable con las consultas de rutina para el bienestar infantil

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect February 9, 2026
    Los padres llevan sus hijos al médico cuando se enferman. Pero las consultas regulares de bienestar infantil con un pediatra u otro profesional médico son igualmente importantes. Completar los chequeos médicos y obtener las vacun...
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    Know Where to Go When Minutes Count, or Anytime

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team February 9, 2026
    It’s important to know where to go when you need care. Sometimes the choice is clear. If you’re having signs of a heart attack or stroke, it’s best to go to an emergency room (ER). But what if you have a sore throat? Or an upset sto...
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    Catch Colon Cancer Early with Screenings

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team February 9, 2026
    Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in Americans and the second leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Screenings can catch it early when it’s tre.....
    • 17330 Views
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    Why Aren’t You Sleeping?

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team February 9, 2026
    Feeling more groggy than usual? You know you’re not waking up refreshed from a good night’s sleep. But what’s keeping you from sleeping? Turns out, there are many potential obstacles to getting and staying asleep. You can improve yo...
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    5 Ways You Can Protect Your Colon Health

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team February 9, 2026
    Staying healthy is easier if you take care of the basics. Go to the doctor at least once a year for a wellness checkup. Get your preventive screening tests. Just doing those two things can help you live a longer and healthier life. Annual wellness...
    • 13551 Views
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    Prevén la enfermedad de las encías para tener un corazón sano

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 28, 2026
    ¿Qué tienen en común tus encías y corazón? Los estudios demuestran que las personas con enfermedad de las encías tienen casi el doble de probabilidades de padecer enfermedades cardíacas. La enfermedad ...
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    Ways to Show Support for a Loved One with Cancer

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team January 28, 2026
    “I have cancer.” These are three words you may hear from a friend, family member or significant other. Learning that someone has cancer can be very overwhelming and scary. You probably have some questions you want to ask, but are unsure ...
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    3 Reasons You Should Choose Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team January 28, 2026
    Your health is important. You need a health plan that will help you stay on top of it and take care of any illnesses right away. Here’s three reasons so many people choose BCBSOK. Reason No. 1: Your Choice of Doctors — Plus Coverage for P...
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    Unos minutos de actividad física al día ayudan a llevar una vida mejor

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 21, 2026
    La inactividad física puede ser peligrosa para la salud porque aumenta la probabilidad de tener problemas de salud graves, como enfermedades cardíacas y diabetes. Sin embargo, 1 de cada 2 adultos y el 77 por ciento de los estudiantes de...
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    Muchos ataques cardíacos y derrames cerebrales se pueden prevenir

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 21, 2026
    Las enfermedades cardíacas y los derrames cerebrales son la primera y la quinta causa de muerte respectivamente en los Estados Unidos, según U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Est...
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