Alecia’s story: Living with and pushing back on a family history of heart disease
“I often say that I have a heart that’s pieced together. But it lets me be here for my kids and grandkids,” Alecia says.
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Melita’s and Jackie’s stories: Pushing back on breast cancer
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee employees Melita Daugherty and Jackie Doss share their breast cancer stories.
Expert Q&A: how child checkups can have lifelong impacts
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.
What to know + ask to help your child or teen manage behavioral health medications
Dr. Deborah Gatlin, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says when medications are prescribed, it’s important to see treatment of a mental health condition in the same light as treating a medical condition.
Brandy’s story; A Diabetes Management Wake-up Call
Brandy Smalley shares what pushed her toward more pro-active steps to manage her health condition.
Megan’s story: loosening the grip of anxiety
“What seemed like small things to others could bring me to tears,” explains Megan, a nurse case manager with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Mindy’s story: from an ER visit to the fight of her life
“My doctor said I had stage 4 rectal cancer,” Mindy recalls. “For someone with no family history of colorectal cancer, it was a shock. I was only 44. All I could think was ‘what do I do now?’.”
Kim’s story: a fight against breast cancer
Kim Mardis shares how resources from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee helped with her diagnosis and healing
Kids Check-ups: More Than a Stethoscope and Ear Exams
Dr. Audrey Atkins, a BlueCross medical director and pediatrician, says pediatricians look at the whole health of a child, including developmental, behavioral and mental health.
The earlier, the better for colon cancer screenings
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Susan Owensby, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to learn about these important colon cancer screenings.