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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.
How to Build a Daily Walking Habit
Get started this winter with a daily walking habit that can help you live healthier and happier. We share some ideas to get started on a new habit.
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Program Motivates Employees to Reduce Risk, Live Better With Diabetes
In South Carolina, about 1 in 7 adults have diabetes, the eighth-highest rate in the country. BlueCross' new program, My Diabetes Discount Program, encourages healthy behaviors for individuals with diabetes by discounting the cost of insulin. The goal is to manage costs for employers by increasing insulin adherence.
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COVID-19 Update: Vaccines and Children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 – 11. Our chief medical officer, a pediatrician, gives an update on the state of the coronavirus pandemic and answers some questions parents may have about the vaccine.
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Keep on Track This Holiday Season
The holiday season can be a happy time as people celebrate with family, friends and loved ones. It can also be filled with unhealthy dishes, loaded plates and overindulgence. One of our health coaches shares ways to make the holidays nutritious.
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5 Questions With Sistercare
The number of people struggling with intimate partner violence in South Carolina is staggering. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Ann Kita, executive director of Sistercare, answers a few questions about the work her organization does in South Carolina.
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6 Veterans Share the Value of Military Experience
BlueCross knows hiring veterans brings in people with proven skills. Almost 600 BlueCross employees have military connections representing every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Several of them share how their military experience prepared them for careers with BlueCross.
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3 Things to Know About COVID-19
BlueCross' medical expert offers insight on COVID-19 areas of interest such as vaccines, protection for pregnant people, breakthrough cases, the Delta variant and booster shots. Information changes quickly so check back or follow national and local health departments for up-to-date guidance.
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Giving Rural Communities a Blueprint for Health
Rural communities face unique challenges when it comes to health care. The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation in collaboration with the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) is working to close the gap of health status and life expectancy between rural and urban communities by giving rural community leaders a Blueprint for Health.
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