Dr. Cristin Trecroce, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that lifestyle, culture and access to healthy food are all contributors to Tennessee’s high blood pressure rate.
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.
Dr. Kelly Askins, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, shares important facts about suicide, warning signs to look for and how to get help.
Dr. Brian Delashmitt, medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how you can reduce your risk of developing kidney stones this summer.
Dr. Ian Hamilton, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains PAD symptoms, risk factors and treatment options.
Dr. Audrey Atkins, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains what families can do to help their children develop healthier habits.
Dr. Bertram Prosser, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says taking your asthma medication is like keeping up with repairs on your home to keep it in good working order.
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.
Dr. Lisa Staton, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that colorectal cancer screening is critical to prevention and early treatment.
Dr. David Wendt, a Chattanooga-based cardiologist and consulting physician for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says people sometimes use these terms interchangeably, but they describe different things.