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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s blog offers members helpful information and insight into their health care. Learn more about the ins and outs of health insurance — what it means, how you can get the most out of it and what to consider when purchasing a new plan — find tips for healthy living and insight into careers at the company. In this space, you can read stories about the people at BlueCross who give back to our community, find advice about how to have conversations with your doctor and learn about how to help your business and employees thrive. There’s something in this space for everyone.
What To Know About Social Media and Mental Health
Americans spend hours every day on social media apps. These apps can impact users’ mental health. Two BlueCross experts breakdown how social media can affect people and steps everyone can take to limit these negative outcomes.
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They Interned Last Summer. Here’s Why They Came Back for a Second Year.
Every year BlueCross welcomes a new class of interns for a summer of hands-on experience in various fields across the company. Interns join us from colleges across the Southeast. This year, several interns returned for a second summer. We asked these dedicated students to share their experiences and why they chose to return to BlueCross.
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Eye Care Basics
Vision problems are not uncommon. Vision loss can be prevented with proper treatment and early diagnosis. A BlueCross doctor answers common questions around taking care of your eyes.
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5 Questions With Voorhees University
In 2020 BlueCross made a commitment to the state's six private, four-year historically Black colleges and universities. Voorhees College in Denmark recently added graduate programs and became a university. The head of the college's advancement office shares how the school is changing.
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The Importance of Vaccines and the Flu Shot
Undoubtedly, vaccines have been on everyone’s mind since the start of the pandemic. Here are the basics on vaccines and the flu shot and why you should make sure you and your family members are up to date on your vaccines.
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Diabetes Free SC Continues Mission With New Funded Initiatives
Diabetes Free SC (DFSC) is expanding its efforts to eliminate diabetes in our state with three new funded initiatives. DFSC is a long-term solution to address health care gaps and reduce diabetes in South Carolina. The initiative does this through three primary strategies: preventing diabetes and its complications in adults; reducing the risk of lifelong diabetes in children; and improving pregnancy outcomes in women with diabetes. The newest initiatives funded by DFSC will focus on adult nutrition, children’s wellness and women’s health.
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Investing in South Carolina's Mental Health
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) launched the 988 service this year to help those struggling with thoughts of self-harm. An unfunded federal mandate required NSPL to launch the 988 service as a 24/7 universal dialing code in July. Mental Health America of Greenville County (MHAGC) is the only call center in South Carolina handling these lifeline calls. The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation continues its support of our state’s mental health through a grant to MHAGC.
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9 Things Parents Can Do for a Healthy School Year
The schools are read and teachers prepared to welcome kids back to classrooms across the state. But before the first day, learn how BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s Dr. Derick Wenning, an associate medical director, says parents can set their kids up for a healthy school year.
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