Machelle’s story: Navigating her way through allergies and asthma
Machelle Lewis, a health navigator for BlueCare Tennessee, talks about the steps she takes to control what triggers her allergies and asthma.
Month: May 2022
Does drinking a glass of wine a day have side effects for your health?
WellTuned spoke with Sarah Provence, a registered dietitian-nutritionist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to find out.
4 unhealthy pandemic habits that may have a hold on you — and how to break free
Tracy Terpstra, licensed mental health therapist and behavioral health expert for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says identifying the unhealthy habits that may be affecting you is the only way to reset.
Steroids 101: What are corticosteroids? Exploring the anti-inflammatory drug
Dr. Susan Owensby, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains what steroids do and why they are prescribed.
What are essential nutrients? What they are, what they do & how to get enough
Melissa Perry, registered dietitian-nutritionist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how many nutrients are truly essential and which ones they are.
4 steps to build employee health and fitness initiatives that work
Kami Neeley, director of strategic wellness consulting at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says modern employees expect their company to support them as a whole person.
What is a COPD flare up? How to identify & handle COPD exacerbations
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how to spot the signs of a COPD flare up before things get serious.