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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.
BlueCross Initiative Aims to Reduce Diabetes in SC
Earlier this year, BlueCross announced a bold initiative to confront diabetes in South Carolina. Diabetes Free SC is a long-term commitment to reduce health care disparities and improve the health status of all South Carolinians affected by diabetes. The ultimate goal is to reduce the incidence and prevalence of diabetes and its complications in South Carolina. Directors of the program, Dr. Timothy Lyons and Noreen O’Donnell, offer insight into the effort.
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Have a Healthy Holiday
The holiday season can be joyous and full of love. It can also be one of the more stressful times of the year. Here’s some more advice from a BlueCross health coach to make your holidays a little healthier this year.
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Coping With COVID-19 and Seasonal Depression
The days are getting shorter and COVID-19 cases are spiking. Increased stress because of the pandemic and its companions — isolation, the challenges of navigating kids’ education schedules, potential economic hardship, a polarized political climate and the fear of, or reality of, losing loved ones — all add to the mental health burden people are feeling right now. Together, all this may make this winter more difficult.
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How to Land a Summer Internship
College classes may be ending but many students will spend the winter break away from campus working on applications for summer internships. Our BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina internship experts have some tips for landing that summer gig and answers to commonly asked questions.
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8 Common Care Practices to Manage Diabetes
More than 500,000 South Carolinians have been diagnosed with diabetes. Those who live with the disease also have a higher risk of developing other health complications, including severe illness caused by COVID-19.The disease can be managed with proper care.
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Protect Yourself and Others: The Importance of Vaccines and the Flu Shot
Undoubtedly, vaccines have been on everyone’s mind since the start of the pandemic. Several vaccines for COVID-19 are under development. 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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5 Ways to Improve in 2021
Now that 2020 is behind us, it is time to look ahead at a new year and a new start. While you don’t have to wait for New Year’s to set a goal and start improving your life, there’s no time like January to put your goals front and center. BlueCross’s health coaches talk with members daily, providing support for physical and mental health goals. Here’s a look at what our health coaches will be working on for themselves this year.
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20 Ways BlueCross Gave Back in 2020
This year has been full of “unprecedented times” and an “abundance of caution.” While most aspects of our daily lives changed when the pandemic began, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has continued to support the communities it serves. Here’s how BlueCross and its employees invested in South Carolina in 2020.
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