Diabetes & COVID-19: get the facts + 5 tips to stay safe
WellTuned got the facts and advice from Dr. Jennifer Gholson, chief medical officer for Shared Health, a subsidiary of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
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Depression during a pandemic: 6 steps for taking control of your mental health
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Jill Amos, licensed behavioral health psychologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, about mental health during the pandemic.
7 Flu facts: prevention, treatment & nutrition
When it comes to the flu (or “influenza”), the biggest thing you need to know this year is that you still need a flu shot.
7 lifestyle changes that may help reduce your breast cancer risk
Dr. Lisa Staton, medical director for BlueCare Tennessee, says breast cancer prevention starts with screening.
Breastfeeding guide for Tennessee moms (plus 5 tips to help)
Laura Apyan, maternity case manager and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says that 92% of mothers report difficulty breastfeeding in the first week. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
Flu and antibiotics: 3 things you need to know
WellTuned spoke to Dr. Suzanne Corrington, medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee to find out what you need to know about antibiotics and the flu.
7 hechos sobre la vacuna contra la gripe
“Todos seguimos lidiando con cómo COVID-19 ha cambiado nuestra vida diaria. Pero no podemos olvidar lo grave que puede ser la gripe”, explica la Dra. Andrea Willis, directora médica de BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
7 facts about the flu shot
We’re all still dealing with how COVID-19 has changed our daily lives, but we can’t forget how serious the flu can be. Here are 7 key facts Dr. Andrea Willis says everyone should know about the flu shot.
5 things parents should know about childhood vaccines
Dr. Jeanne James, chief medical officer for BlueCare Tennessee, says childhood vaccinations are one of the biggest public-health successes of our time, but we have to keep educating parents in order for it to stay that way.
Weight & nutrition guide: 5 tips for parents of children & adolescents
Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a medical director for BlueCare Tennessee, provides strategies to foster positive relationships with food and exercise.