Guide to Parkinson’s disease: 4 symptoms to know + risk factors, diagnosis & treatment
Dr. Ghiath Almasri, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides the facts about PD, the condition that affects 16,000 Tennesseans.
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Ovarian cancer 101: Prevalence, risk factors and what to know
Dr. Edwin Thorpe, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee says while there is no known way to prevent ovarian cancer, there are a few things you can do that may lower your risk.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy? Why CBT is simpler than it sounds (and who should try it)
Dominique Winters, a utilization manager at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says CBT is a simple, effective treatment for everything from anxiety to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
The facts about antidepressants + 5 things to know before starting one
Karissa Hyrchuk, licensed clinical social worker at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains what antidepressants treat, their side affects and benefits.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids: what you need to know
BlueCare Tennessee pediatrician and chief medical officer Dr. Jeanne James explains what you need to know about vaccines for kids ages 5-11.
My COVID-19 vaccine story: Bianca Micheletti
One BlueCross employee shares how she decided to get vaccinated, how she felt after and how she’s feeling now.
Fall prevention Q&A: The facts, the causes & how to react if you do fall
Two BlueCross experts explain the major factors behind falls and provide tips for avoiding them.
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.
What to say to someone who’s lost someone: Q&A with a BlueCross psychiatrist
Dr. Judith Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, offers practical tips for supporting those who have suffered loss.
What causes a migraine? How to tell the difference between a headache & a migraine
Dr. Susan Owensby, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses this condition that 30% of people will experience at some point in their lives.