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.
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Darlene’s story: ‘It was scary to hear I’d had a heart attack’
BlueCross employee Darlene Carroll talks about the symptoms that sent her for help and how she’s working to stay healthy.
Alisa’s story: Fighting a family history of colon cancer
After Alisa Johnson’s mother’s received a colon cancer diagnosis, her doctor recommended that Alisa schedule a colonoscopy. She was 41.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids: what you need to know
BlueCare Tennessee pediatrician and chief medical officer Dr. Jeanne James explains what you need to know about vaccines for kids ages 5-11.
Real story: keeping pace with asthma
Donna Stoll’s fitness journey started in her 30s. When the weather was nice, she loved to be outdoors. Here’s how she dealt with asthma symptoms that nearly stopped her in her tracks.
Real story: don’t let common heart attack symptoms go unnoticed
One Tennessee man talks about his heart condition and what he noticed prior to his diagnosis
Real story: learning to take charge of your diabetes
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee employee, Bryan Smith, shares how he’s overcome hurdles of being diagnosed with diabetes in his 30s.
Real story: living outside with an asthma diagnosis
Dr. Baxter says it’s easy to attribute some symptoms of allergies and asthma to more common conditions. But as someone who has also had asthma since childhood, she knows the importance of diagnosing these as early in life as possible.
COVID-19: Expert Q&A on coping with change and concerns
BlueCross Psychologist Dr. Jill Amos shares how adults, teens and kids can cope with the change and concern caused by COVID-19.
Cervical cancer screenings: what do you need?
The incidence of cervical cancer has steadily decreased in the U.S., largely due to widespread screening. One expert tells us what we need to know.