Angela’s story: keeping high blood pressure in check
Angela Maffett-Terry, a case management supervisor for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, shares her experience managing high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.
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5 things I learned doing a 5K a month for a year
What did this non-runner learn by completing a 5K every month for 12 months? Here are 5 things Courtney learned.
Carla’s story: beating breast cancer, twice
Carla Henson was weeks away from having a mammogram in 2004 when she noticed symptoms that wouldn’t let her wait for that screening before seeing a doctor.
Machelle’s story: Navigating her way through allergies and asthma
Machelle Lewis, a health navigator for BlueCare Tennessee, talks about the steps she takes to control what triggers her allergies and asthma.
Darlene’s story: ‘It was scary to hear I’d had a heart attack’
BlueCross employee Darlene Carroll talks about the symptoms that sent her for help and how she’s working to stay healthy.
Alisa’s story: Fighting a family history of colon cancer
After Alisa Johnson’s mother’s received a colon cancer diagnosis, her doctor recommended that Alisa schedule a colonoscopy. She was 41.
My COVID-19 vaccine story: Kerri Brewer (UPDATE)
Here’s what Kerri had to say about her post-vaccination experience with COVID-19.
Rebecca’s story: The journey to losing 95 pounds
Rebecca Sosebee was an active child, taking dance and gymnastics and always playing outside with her friends. But making time to exercise became difficult in adulthood. Here’s her story of how she lost 95 pounds.
My COVID-19 vaccine story: Zenia Sanchez
One BlueCross employee shares how she decided to get vaccinated, how she felt after and how she’s feeling now.
Our COVID-19 vaccine story: Jackson Love, Parker Love and Tracy Fiore-Love
One family shares how they decided to get vaccinated, how they felt after and how they’re feeling now.