WellTuned spoke with Damali Curry, chief learning officer for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to learn about occupational wellness — including how you can boost your own.
“Today’s milk aisle is amazing, but it’s also overwhelming!” says Erica Fleming, registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Studies show that people who have primary care providers live longer, healthier lives. They also tend to be happier with their health care overall.
“Breastfeeding is wonderful, but it is not the end of the world if you can’t or don’t breastfeed,” says Mary Duncan, registered nurse and women’s health case manager at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
“Physical touch meets an essential human need,” says Dr. Jeanne James, pediatrician and chief medical officer for BlueCare Tennessee.
Dr. Deborah Gatlin says getting kids into a routine doesn’t have to be difficult — if you work on building good habits over time.
Dr. Audrey Atkins addresses a concerning trend; why parents should encourage kids to play, be active
Sherry Campbell, founder of Welcome Home of Chattanooga, a sanctuary for people facing critical illness, says fear of death is natural, but denial, anxiety and avoidance are not.