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  • Teen Loneliness Is on the Rise: Learn How to Help

    Teen Loneliness Is on the Rise: Learn How to Help

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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 — in many ways…
    • over 3 years ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Therapy 101: What You Should Know About Getting Mental Health Care

    Therapy 101: What You Should Know About Getting Mental Health Care

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    If you’re feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed with your problems, you’re not alone. Whether you are dealing with health, family or work issues, there’s something that can help: psychotherapy. It can sound intimidating, but it’s really just reaching…
    • 12 days ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • I’m a Survivor

    I’m a Survivor

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Leigh is a breast cancer survivor. She's fought long and hard to claim that mantle. Unfortunately, she’s had to go toe-to-toe with the Big C more than once. “My first scare with breast cancer happened when I was 27,” she reveals. “I found a lump in…
    • 9 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Recognizing the Early Signs of Depression

    Recognizing the Early Signs of Depression

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    We all deal with feelings of sadness from time to time. Grief over the loss of a loved one. A painful breakup. Struggles with health issues. They are just a few of the events that can affect us emotionally and physically. So, what's the difference between…
    • over 2 years ago
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  • Kidneys: The Chemical Factories of the Human Body

    Kidneys: The Chemical Factories of the Human Body

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    The body is one complicated machine. Everything is connected. Everything works (or is supposed to, anyway) in harmony. Many times, when you're diagnosed with an illness, it’s important to address and treat it properly so other parts of your body aren…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • How to Make the Most of a Date with Your Doctor

    How to Make the Most of a Date with Your Doctor

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Wouldn’t it be great to call your doctor and get in to see them when you need to? Waiting to see a care provider can be hard. Left to our own devices, we’re often tempted to self-diagnose. We call mom to get her advice about what to put on a strange…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • Lo que debes saber sobre la Autorización previa

    Lo que debes saber sobre la Autorización previa

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Entender tu seguro médico es la mejor forma para disfrutar de todos los servicios con cobertura. Cuando sabes los pasos que debes tomar antes de recibir un tratamiento, todo resulta más fácil. Uno de los pasos más importantes es la autorización previa…
    • 11 months ago
    • Español
    • Tu Cobertura
  • Smartphone Basics for Older Adults: Unlocking the Digital World

    Smartphone Basics for Older Adults: Unlocking the Digital World

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    If you’re new to smartphones, they can seem scary and confusing. But they don’t have to be. Read on for a simple guide to the basics of using a smartphone. What are smartphone apps? A smartphone is a mobile phone with many of the same functions of…
    • 6 months ago
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  • Don't Put Off Getting Your Flu Shot

    Don't Put Off Getting Your Flu Shot

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Current estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the 2022-2023 flu season show a higher number of cases and deaths than the previous few flu seasons. During the pandemic, flu cases were down due to the steps taken to prevent…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Keep Health Issues in Check with Telehealth Visits

    Keep Health Issues in Check with Telehealth Visits

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Does your health plan offer telehealth visits with doctors in your plan’s network? Now's a good time to check. It may be just what you need to stay on top of your health. During the pandemic, more health care facilities turned to telehealth visits to…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Obtener servicios médicos de la red puede ayudarte a reducir los costos

    Obtener servicios médicos de la red puede ayudarte a reducir los costos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Cuando vas de compras seguramente estás atento a los costos, ya que quieres comprar lo que necesitas a un precio razonable. ¿Es este el caso también a la hora de buscar atención médica? Acudir a profesionales médicos que forman parte de la red de tu cobertura…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Español
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  • Mantén tu salud bajo control con consultas virtuales

    Mantén tu salud bajo control con consultas virtuales

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    ¿Tu cobertura médica ofrece consultas virtuales con médicos que participan en la red? Este es un buen momento para comprobarlo. Puede ser justo lo que necesitas para cuidar de tu salud mientras evitas los riesgos de la COVID-19. Con la intención de…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Español
    • Tu Cobertura
  • Colon Cancer: Know the Warning Signs

    Colon Cancer: Know the Warning Signs

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    No one likes to talk about colon cancer. And that’s OK, as long as you take action. After all, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. You can take steps to protect yourself. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • ¿Atención médica o atención preventiva? Conoce la diferencia

    ¿Atención médica o atención preventiva? Conoce la diferencia

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Es posible que muchas personas no sepan que pueden recibir dos tipos de atención médica cuando acuden al médico: la atención preventiva y la atención médica regular. El tipo de atención es diferente, así como podrían serlo los costos. Atención médica…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Español
    • Tu Cobertura
  • How to Protect Yourself From Health Insurance Scams

    How to Protect Yourself From Health Insurance Scams

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    You might be sleeping or taking your dog for a walk. You could be at work, at your kid’s soccer game, or meeting friends for dinner. Life is good, right? You have no idea that scammers down the street, one state over or half a world away are doing their…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Getting Health Insurance
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  • Know Your Colorectal Cancer Screening Options

    Know Your Colorectal Cancer Screening Options

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Getting screened for colon cancer is an important way to protect your health. Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. But colon cancer can be successfully treated when it is found and treated early. Until it grows or spreads…
    • 9 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Plan Ahead for Safe, Healthy Travels

    Plan Ahead for Safe, Healthy Travels

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    There’s nothing like getting away to relax and clear your head. And these breaks away from your routine can improve your health. Even the planning phase can have positive effects. WebMD says getaways or staycations may: Lower your stress levels…
    • 2 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • You Have Options for Safely Managing Your Pain

    You Have Options for Safely Managing Your Pain

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    There are many ways to treat pain so that you can enjoy a better quality of life. Learning your options can help keep you safe while still allowing you to do what matters to you. Start by talking to your doctor about ways to manage your pain that don…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Give Up Smoking for Good

    Give Up Smoking for Good

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Did you know every cigarette shaves 11 minutes off your lifespan? You’ve heard it a million times. Smoking is a serious health threat. It can damage your lungs, heart, blood vessels and more. There’s good news, though. The minute you stop smoking is…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Learn About Different Levels of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

    Learn About Different Levels of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Would you know what to do if a friend or family member needed help with a mental health or substance use issue? What kind of help would they need? Who could help? Not knowing what to do can be scary and confusing. But there are many things you can do…
    • over 1 year ago
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