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.
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Steroids 101: What are corticosteroids? Exploring the anti-inflammatory drug
Dr. Susan Owensby, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains what steroids do and why they are prescribed.
Tennessee guide to lung health: how to manage common challenges
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says Tennesseans are more likely to have occupational and geographical exposures that can affect our lungs.
How to talk to your doctor about drug costs
WellTuned spoke to Dr. Crystal Cooper, a clinical pharmacist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to get answers to common questions about the cost of medications – and get tips for talking about it with your doctor.
Real story: keeping pace with asthma
Donna Stoll’s fitness journey started in her 30s. When the weather was nice, she loved to be outdoors. Here’s how she dealt with asthma symptoms that nearly stopped her in her tracks.
Asthma guide: Causes, triggers & how COVID-19 factors in
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director in care management for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says people with asthma are at no higher risk of getting COVID-19 than anybody else. But they should continue taking their medications as prescribed and contact their doctor immediately if they notice any changes in their asthma symptoms.
Inflammation 101
WellTuned talked to Reena Panjwani, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, about what inflammation can tell us and how to control it.
What to do when you have the flu
Dr. Jeanne James, chief medical officer for BlueCare Tennessee, gives some expert advice on what to do, and what not to do, when you have the flu.
6 tips for taking your medication (and why it matters)
BlueCross pharmacist Dr. Kristina Carter and registered nurse Ashley Morgan provide tips for taking medications properly.
Guide to Age-related Illness in Tennessee
It’s natural to have health concerns as you age, but there are certain issues we may need to pay extra attention to here in Tennessee. WellTuned talked to Dr. Catherine Payne, a BlueCross medical director and expert on aging, about 6 health issues to be aware of.