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.
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How to improve the safety of your home
Dr. Chris Andershock, a corporate medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, outlines some key home improvements to improve the safety of your home.
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.
7 activities to do with your children
Summer is a great time for family activities and making memories. However, many options are time consuming and expensive. Here are ideas for family fun that you can do before you run out of summer.
4 things you need to know about childhood obesity
Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a physician and medical director for BlueCare of Tennessee, discusses this health challenge affecting Tennessee children, where 38% are either overweight or obese.
Why it’s important to see your doctor after pregnancy
WellTuned spoke with Drs. Edwin Thorpe and Sharon Moore-Caldwell, medical directors for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to find out why these visits are important.
Home safety: storing cleaning products, medicines, and other dangerous items in your home
Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says it’s important to protect those in your home from potentially dangerous substances.
Radon 101: what you need to know about the second-leading cause of lung cancer
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains what you need to know about radon exposure.
Bullying 101: How to identify and prevent bullying
Dr. Deborah Gatlin, a child psychiatrist and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says it’s important to understand bullying and how to address it.
What is ‘touch starvation’? How physical touch affects your health + 3 ways to feel better
“Physical touch meets an essential human need,” says Dr. Jeanne James, pediatrician and chief medical officer for BlueCare Tennessee.