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Expert Q&A: how child checkups can have lifelong impacts

Expert Q&A: how child checkups can have lifelong impacts

by Marie Mosley

WellTuned spoke with Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee medical director and pediatrician, to learn about the value of regular preventive care for children and teens.

How to cope with back-to-school stress

How to cope with back-to-school stress

by WellTuned Staff

Emily Morrell, a behavioral health clinical review manager for BlueCare Tennessee, provides strategies to help manage back-to-school stress.

Heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke: what you need to know this summer

Heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke: what you need to know this summer

by Louis Meier, M.D.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Medical Director Dr. Louis Meier says understanding the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke is key to staying safe.

6 ways to trust others and boost your wellbeing

6 ways to trust others and boost your wellbeing

by Jennifer Larson

Jennifer Rusk, a behavioral health case manager with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides strategies to become more trusting of others.

What to expect at a sports physical

What to expect at a sports physical

by Jennifer Larson

Dr. Ian Bushell, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains the importance of sports physicals and what to expect at these visits.

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What to expect at a sports physical

by Jennifer Larson

Dr. Ian Bushell, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains the importance of sports physicals and what to expect at these visits.

August 4, 2025
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6 ways to make your weekend improve your work week

Written by Jennifer Larson

Jennifer Rusk, a behavioral health case manager with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says to be our best work selves when the weekend ends, we need to practice self-care.

August 15, 2025
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How to cope with back-to-school stress

Written by WellTuned Staff

Emily Morrell, a behavioral health clinical review manager for BlueCare Tennessee, provides strategies to help manage back-to-school stress.

August 11, 2025
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8 things to know about pawpaw fruit

Written by Jennifer Larson

Susan Thomas, a registered dietitian with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says you can eat pawpaws raw, or you can add them to jams, ice cream or baked goods. You...

August 8, 2025
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Doctor measuring a patient's blood pressure.

What to expect at a sports physical

Written by Jennifer Larson

Dr. Ian Bushell, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains the importance of sports physicals and what to expect at these visits.

August 4, 2025
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