Alcohol use and abuse: 5 things to know
Dr. Judith Overton, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides alcohol awareness tips that everyone should know.
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COVID-19: Expert Q&A on treatments, research and more
As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, uncertainty may tempt people to pursue preventive measures or treatments based on what they’ve heard in the news or from friends. Two clinical experts explain what to do instead and what we need to know about treatment.
Guide to exercising outdoors with allergies
Here’s what you need to know about allergies to stay safe while exercising outdoors in Tennessee.
LGBTQ health spotlight: 10 health care needs to know
Del Ray Zimmerman, director of the Office for Diversity Affairs and LGBTQ Health at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explains 10 unique health care needs LGBTQ individuals may have.
Colonoscopy screening: is 45 the new 50?
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director in care management for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, about screenings and what patients should know.
Kidney disease: what you need to know
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says if you catch kidney disease early, it can be managed effectively.
7 things to know before your next visit to the gynecologist
Dr. Robert Yates, an OB/GYN and corporate medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee in Memphis, says it’s important to know what to expect and what you need out of your visit.
Glaucoma guide: what is it and who is at risk
Dr. Steven Anderson, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee who specializes in ophthalmology, outlines what we need to know about this disease.
6 tips for preventing a second heart attack
Dr. Ian Hamilton, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides 6 key things you can do to help prevent a second heart attack.
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.