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.
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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.
3 reasons you need to take your statins
Nearly one-third of Tennesseans have high cholesterol. For many, their treatment plan includes a prescription for a statin.
Sleep essential to good heart health
Dr. Andrew Vernon, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says, “People don’t often connect sleep to heart health, but they’re definitely related.”
Pap tests and well-woman exams 101
Dr. Calvin Channell, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains changes in testing guidelines.
What you need to know about RSV
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Bertram Prosser, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to find out what we should know about RSV.
10 tips to help you to stop smoking
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says quitting smoking requires mental, emotional, and physical commitment.
Signs of pancreatic cancer + ways to reduce your risk
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains why your pancreas is so important and how you can watch for symptoms of pancreatic cancer.
Health literacy 101 + 5 ways you can help yourself
Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a medical director for BlueCare Tennessee, explains what you need to know about health literacy and how it affects you.