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Expert Q&A: how child checkups can have lifelong impacts

Expert Q&A: how child checkups can have lifelong impacts

by Marie Mosley

WellTuned spoke with Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee medical director and pediatrician, to learn about the value of regular preventive care for children and teens.

5 healthy summer drinks to keep you hydrated

5 healthy summer drinks to keep you hydrated

by WellTuned Staff

Karen Lawson, a registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides recipes for 5 refreshing and healthy drinks for you to enjoy.

Heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke: what you need to know this summer

Heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke: what you need to know this summer

by Louis Meier, M.D.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Medical Director Dr. Louis Meier says understanding the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke is key to staying safe.

9 ways to stay safe in the sun this summer

9 ways to stay safe in the sun this summer

by Jennifer Larson

Dr. Catherine Payne, medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says skin cancer is highly treatable when it's caught early. But people often ignore early signs of cancer – or they don’t notice them.

How to sleep better during hot summer nights

How to sleep better during hot summer nights

by Jennifer Larson

Dr. Andrew Vernon, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how heat and light affect your sleep and what you can do about it.

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Heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke: what you need to know this summer

by Louis Meier, M.D.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Medical Director Dr. Louis Meier says understanding the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke is key to staying safe.

July 14, 2025
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Dr. Cristin Trecroce, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that lifestyle, culture and access to healthy food are all contributors to Tennessee’s high blood pressure rate.

July 25, 2025
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5 healthy summer drinks to keep you hydrated

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Karen Lawson, a registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides recipes for 5 refreshing and healthy drinks for you to enjoy.

July 18, 2025
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Heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke: what you need to know this summer

Written by Louis Meier, M.D.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Medical Director Dr. Louis Meier says understanding the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke is key to staying safe.

July 14, 2025
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Expert Q&A: how child checkups can have lifelong impacts

Written by Marie Mosley

WellTuned spoke with Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee medical director and pediatrician, to learn about the value of regular preventive care for children and teens.

July 11, 2025
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