Your guide to socially distant holidays
If you decide to host or attend a holiday gathering with people you don’t live with, there are steps you can take to make them a bit safer.
All posts tagged: preventive care
7 Flu facts: prevention, treatment & nutrition
When it comes to the flu (or “influenza”), the biggest thing you need to know this year is that you still need a flu shot.
Flu and antibiotics: 3 things you need to know
WellTuned spoke to Dr. Suzanne Corrington, medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee to find out what you need to know about antibiotics and the flu.
7 facts about the flu shot
We’re all still dealing with how COVID-19 has changed our daily lives, but we can’t forget how serious the flu can be. Here are 7 key facts Dr. Andrea Willis says everyone should know about the flu shot.
Acute lower back pain 101: causes, treatments & prevention
Tyler Waclawski, a certified exercise physiologist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides 5 steps to prevent lower back pain.
COVID-19: things to consider as you navigate public spaces
Dr. Andrea Willis, chief medical officer of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee offers guidance on navigating public spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Colonoscopy screening: is 45 the new 50?
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director in care management for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, about screenings and what patients should know.
Coronavirus 101: what you need to know
Dr. Suzanne Corrington tells us what we need to know about novel coronavirus, now that the first case has been reported in the U.S.
Dense breasts: what you need to know
Dr. Lisa Staton, medical director for BlueCare Tennessee, explains that women with dense breasts tend to be at higher risk for breast cancer.
How to make the most of a primary care visit
Dr. Ian Bushell, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, gives advice for making the most of your visit with your primary care provider.