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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.
Focus on Infant Mental Health
Hearing the term “infant mental health” sounds unfamiliar to most parents. However, it’s a very real thing. BlueCross recently spoke with Kerrie Schnake, director of the South Carolina Program for Infant/Toddler Care at the University of South Carolina and president of the South Carolina Association for Infant Mental Health, about the importance of supporting young children developing healthy behaviors.
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The Difference Between the Flu and COVID-19
Flu season in the United States started in September amid the coronavirus pandemic. It is important to know the differences between the two diseases and when to seek care.
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Key Words to Know When Picking a Health Plan
Health insurance has a language of its own. If you are getting started with selecting your health plan for 2021, you may encounter some words you aren’t familiar with. Here’s a look at some key terms to know during this open enrollment period.
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BlueCross: Veterans, Deploy Your Talents Here
As one of the largest employers in South Carolina, BlueCross knows that hiring veterans will provide the company with top talent. The company’s Human Resources team works closely with military organizations across the state to support this effort. Elisa Edwards, director of employment services with the South Carolina National Guard, works with BlueCross regularly. In her role she builds partnerships with other employers and the National Guard.
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Supporting Your Employees’ Full Health During COVID-19
Without a doubt, this has been a uniquely challenging time for us all — and those challenges are only going to continue for employers as more companies begin to explore return-to-the-workplace scenarios. While some of your employees are ready and willing to get back to the workplace, others are going to be remote for several more months. Moving forward, we know recognizing and supporting the overall well-being of your people is job one.
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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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