Expert Q&A: why you should get a flu shot this year
Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a physician and medical director for BlueCare Tennessee, explains why it’s important to get the flu vaccine this year.
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How to address your child’s school avoidance
Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how to recognize when attending school is becoming an issue for your child—and how to address it.
It’s time to catch up on childhood immunizations
Dr. Moore-Caldwell, a physician and medical director for BlueCare Tennessee, explains herd immunity, vaccination schedules and how parents can help their children stay on track with their vaccines.
Why Tennessee has a high rate of COPD
Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the high incidence of COPD in Tennessee correlates directly with high rate of smoking.
8 ways to cope with seasonal allergies in Tennessee
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Bertram Prosser, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to find out how to cope with seasonal allergies.
How to avoid getting sick in cold winter months
“The winter months bring an increased risk of infections,” says Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
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.
Breathing disorders 101: Bronchitis, COPD, lung cancer & more
In Tennessee, the most common lung issues are cancer, asthma and COPD. We can do better, and that starts with everyone understanding respiratory disorders so they can seek help when needed.
What is cultural trauma? The difference between collective trauma & cultural trauma
Cultural trauma happens when members of a group experience a horrendous event that affects members of their community for years to come.
Collective trauma 102: How we process trauma + 5 tips for talking about it (with kids & adults)
Every generation has collectively traumatic events. For older generations, it might be WWII or the Vietnam War. For others, it might be 9/11, school shootings, or COVID-19.