3 tips for finding inclusive mental health care
Julie Butterfield, a behavioral health clinical operations manager for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides tips for finding inclusive mental health care.
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8 ways to beat the heat in Tennessee
Summer in Tennessee can feel like a never-ending heat wave. Dr. Chris Andershock shares the dangers of overheating in the hot temperatures and the best ways to avoid it.
What you should know about type 2 diabetes medications for weight loss
Sarah Smith, a pharmacist with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses drugs with brand names like Ozempic, Wegovy, Trulicity and Mounjaro., and what people should know before taking them.
Oral health: a leading indicator of overall health
Dr. Ghiath Almasri, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says people often don’t pay as much attention to their oral health as they should.
Following treatment plan key to managing asthma
Dr. Andrew Vernon, medical director for sleep medicine for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses the importance of diligently managing your asthma so you can live your best life.
Why Tennessee has a high rate of COPD
Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the high incidence of COPD in Tennessee correlates directly with high rate of smoking.
Why it’s important to see your doctor after pregnancy
WellTuned spoke with Drs. Edwin Thorpe and Sharon Moore-Caldwell, medical directors for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to find out why these visits are important.
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.
The stages of colon cancer: why you need to catch it early
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to find out what you need to know about how colon cancer progresses.
Pap test is one more milestone for age 21
Dr. Edwin Thorpe, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses the importance of Pap smears in the early detection and prevention of cervical cancer, including younger females.