Alecia’s story: Living with and pushing back on a family history of heart disease
“I often say that I have a heart that’s pieced together. But it lets me be here for my kids and grandkids,” Alecia says.
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Melita’s and Jackie’s stories: Pushing back on breast cancer
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee employees Melita Daugherty and Jackie Doss share their breast cancer stories.
Brandy’s story; A Diabetes Management Wake-up Call
Brandy Smalley shares what pushed her toward more pro-active steps to manage her health condition.
Megan’s story: loosening the grip of anxiety
“What seemed like small things to others could bring me to tears,” explains Megan, a nurse case manager with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Mindy’s story: from an ER visit to the fight of her life
“My doctor said I had stage 4 rectal cancer,” Mindy recalls. “For someone with no family history of colorectal cancer, it was a shock. I was only 44. All I could think was ‘what do I do now?’.”
Real Story: Derek Hosey and Grind City Cycling Club
“Anyone can come ride with us,” says Grind City Cycling founder Derek Hosey. “We get together, ride bikes, have fun, and talk about life.”
Dr. Judith Overton’s story: finding relief for sleep apnea
Like most people with obstructive sleep apnea, Dr. Overton wasn’t aware she had a problem until a colleague urged her to get checked out. She went for a sleep study, and the results surprised her.
Kim’s story: a fight against breast cancer
Kim Mardis shares how resources from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee helped with her diagnosis and healing
Kendra’s story: from couch to half marathon
Kendra Satterwhite shares tips for getting started running, what she learned about training for a half marathon and how to get ready for race day.
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.