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.
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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.
Angela’s story: keeping high blood pressure in check
Angela Maffett-Terry, a case management supervisor for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, shares her experience managing high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.
Pap tests and well-woman exams 101
Dr. Calvin Channell, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains changes in testing guidelines.
Carla’s story: beating breast cancer, twice
Carla Henson was weeks away from having a mammogram in 2004 when she noticed symptoms that wouldn’t let her wait for that screening before seeing a doctor.
Are children getting enough physical activity?
Dr. Audrey Atkins addresses a concerning trend; why parents should encourage kids to play, be active