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How to Reduce Stigma Around Mental Health
Health and Wellness
What are the Different Types of Epilepsy?
Health and Wellness
How Long Does It Take to See the Benefits of Quitting Smoking?
Health and Wellness
Causes of Frequent Urination: When You Should Be Concerned
Health and Wellness
When Should Someone Be Offered Palliative Care?
Health and Wellness
The Impact of COPD on the Heart
Podcast
Overcoming Perfectionism
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Health and Wellness
Five Surprising Ways Stress Affects the Body
Chronic Conditions
Combatting a Hidden Health Crisis: Chronic Stress
Health and Wellness
Dispose of Unused Medications on Upcoming Drug Take Back Day
Health and Wellness
How to Protect Joints as You Age
Coverage
How to Read a Medical Bill
Health and Wellness
How to Avoid Common Triggers of Psoriasis
Health and Wellness
Osteoporosis vs. Osteopenia: Knowing the Difference
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Health and Wellness
Exercise Frequency and Duration to Keep You Healthy as You Age
Prevention
What is the Correct Order of Steps for Handwashing?
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Community
How to Avoid Bad Medication and Food Combinations
Prevention
Breast Cancer Prevention: Steps to Take Today
Health and Wellness
5 Things I’d Do as a Woman to Promote Healthy Aging
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Mental Health
How to Talk About Suicide  
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Coverage
Health Insurance Open Enrollment Begins Soon: What You Need to Know  
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Community
How the Flu Shot Works to Protect You
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Flu Season
6 Things Everyone Should Know About the Flu Shot
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Coverage
College Health 101: A Health Care Prep Course
Our News
Securing Member Data with HITRUST Certified Electronic Data Interchange Systems
Health and Wellness
Aging with Optimism: The Benefits of Positivity and Aging
Podcast
How Being Near Water Helps Mental Health
Maternal Health
The Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mothers
Health and Wellness
7 Health Hazards to Protect Against This Summer
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Health and Wellness
Differences Between Sunburn, Sun Poisoning, Heat Rash, Heat Exhaustion
Coverage
PPO vs. HMO: What's the Difference?
Coverage
Health Plan 101: A college prep course for parents and students
Podcast
Benefits of Michigan Summer Fruit
Reducing opioids
Prevention
How to Prevent Opioid Misuse? Prescribe Fewer Pills After Surgery
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Health and Wellness
What Happens During a Skin Cancer Screening?
Coverage
Why we are changing coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss
Podcast
Understanding the Effects of Manifestation on Wellbeing
Prevention
The Importance of Taking Psychiatric Medications as Prescribed
Community
5 Myths About Blood Donation 
Bill Black
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A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR, BLUE CARE NETWORK BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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2023 Blue Care Network Annual Report: Delivering affordable and convenient health care that’s easy, useful and personal
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Member Tools
BCBSM Sponsors Free Health Events for Seniors and Food Box Give-Away This Summer
Podcast
Foods to Pair to Boost Nutrient Absorption
Health and Wellness
Men’s Health Month: The Doctors and Specialists Who Keep You Healthy
Our News
Blue Cross Awarded Highest Member Satisfaction in Michigan by J.D. Power
Community
2023 BCBSM Annual Report: Evolving to Meet the Needs of Those We Serve Now & Into the Future
2023 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report: Focusing on Value, Collaborating on Quality, Delivering Better Outcomes
2023 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report: Evolving to Meet the Needs of the Communities We Serve
2023 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report: Adapting to Meet the Whole Person Health Needs of Our Members and Customers
Health and Wellness
How to Help Aging Parents Deal With Chronic Diseases
Podcast
Hacks for a Better To-Do List
Health and Wellness
What is Eosinophilic Esophagitis?
Physical Health
How to Prepare for Allergy Season
Podcast
Snacking Smarter On the Go
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Community
5 Amazing Facts About Motherhood 
Maternal Health
Isolation and Loneliness Among New Mothers Can Lead to Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
Prevention
Women’s Health: The Doctors and Specialists Who Keep You Healthy
Inside the Fight to Protect Medical Devices from Hackers
Our News
Inside the Fight to Protect Medical Devices from Hackers
Coverage
Local, Family Atmosphere Builds Trust with Marquette Primary Care Doctors
Coverage
Care Providers Help their Communities with Nationally Recognized Care in Marquette
Coverage
Experienced Primary Care Doctors Deliver High-Quality Care to Patients in Iron Mountain
Coverage
UP Primary Care Doctors Delivering Local Expertise, National Quality
Maternal Health
The Expectant Mother’s Go-To Guide to Medications
Podcast
Do Natural Sleep Aids Really Enhance Sleep Quality?
Community
Think Lunch Breaks Aren’t Necessary? Think Again
Podcast
Are Power Naps Really Effective for Recharging Your Energy?
Health and Wellness
What is Neurodiversity?
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Health and Wellness
Cancer Screenings 101: What You Need at Every Age
Physical Health
How Much Sugar Can I Have Today?
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Prevention
Is it a Cold or Seasonal Allergies? How to Tell the Difference
Podcast
How Positive Self-Talk Reduces Stress
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Health and Wellness
How Alcohol Impairs the Sleep Cycle  
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Health and Wellness
How Vision is Tested in Young Children
Health and Wellness
Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist: What’s the Difference?
Podcast
How To Stock Your Cupboards for Better Heart Health
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Health and Wellness
Why the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health Matters  
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Mental Health
Crisis Services Provide Support for Urgent Behavioral Health Concerns
Community
Blue Cross: Ready to Help Michigan Communities Live Healthier
Coverage
Making Health Care More Personal Helps Blue Cross Members
Coverage
How Blue Cross Has Evolved Over the Past 20 Years to Benefit Members, Customers
Prevention
How to Prepare for an Echocardiogram
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Prevention
5 Important Questions to Ask Your Dentist
Have a Sick Child? Learn to Safely Give Them Prescriptions
Health and Wellness
Have a Sick Child? Learn to Safely Give Them Prescriptions
Podcast
Is There an Optimal Time to Work Out?
Community
5 Tips to Be a Good Mentor
Health and Wellness
What to Know About HPV’s Link to Cervical Cancer 
Health and Wellness
5 Tips to Finally Reach Your Health Goals
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Community
Getting Organized at Work 
Health and Wellness
The Mind-Body Connection: Avoid Winter Depression by Taking Care of Your Body
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Prevention
Head to Toe Health in Winter
Prevention
Why Viruses Love the Cold
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Health and Wellness
In Crisis? You Can Call or Text the 988 Mental Health Crisis Hotline
Prevention
Family Health History: The Questions You Should Be Asking Your Loved Ones
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Health and Wellness
5 Myths About Alzheimer's Busted
Health and Wellness
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Puts Members’ Mental Health at the Forefront
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Coverage
Are You Health Literate? Test Your Knowledge
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Prevention
Beware the Dangers of Keeping Unused Prescriptions
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Community
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is Ready to Help
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Coverage
What are Medicare Stars and What Do They Mean to Me?
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Prevention
How Viruses Spread
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