Have your regularly scheduled work meetings gone virtual? Platforms such as Zoom, Google and even Facebook have made video calls the default way to stay connected to the teams you’re on. But the abrupt shift has led to many embarrassing moments, some of which have gone viral....

Dos and Don'ts of Video Calls

With many people spending more time at home, pets are providing a great source of comfort and joy. There has even been an increase in pet adoption rates. Many are wondering how the pandemic affects their four-legged friends....

Pets and COVID-19: What You Need to Know

The spread of COVID-19 has many people washing and disinfecting surfaces daily. It’s not necessary to clean a surface any time someone in your home touches it, but regular cleaning and disinfecting is recommended by the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

Safe Surface Disinfection Tips During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has made personal health a priority to minimize the risk of exposure and prevent the spread of the disease....

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How to Stay Safe While Grocery Shopping and Ordering Takeout

With the number of those infected by the novel coronavirus growing each day, officials are requiring individuals to take greater precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19. State and local governments are implementing restrictions on how individuals can interact with others in their communities....

How to Be a Helper Right Now

With news that Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all K-12 schools in Michigan closed for three weeks, your children might understandably have questions or anxiety about the new strain of coronavirus, which has been confirmed in the state....

Easing Kids’ Concerns about Coronavirus

People who think they may have been exposed to someone infected with the new, previously unknown strain of coronavirus called COVID-19 are being asked to “self-quarantine.”...

How to Self-Quarantine During the Coronavirus Outbreak

There were nearly 270 million antibiotic prescriptions written by medical professionals in 2015. Antibiotics work by slowing down or destroying bacteria. They help to cure minor illnesses and prevent those illnesses from turning more serious....

All About Antibiotics

It seems every day we read a new headline that has an elaborate claim. “Chocolate helps you live longer!” or “Coffee is killing you!” Naturally, we’re intrigued but also have to be a little skeptical. A 2016 study found that 80% of Americans search for health information online....

How To Navigate Confusing Health Headlines

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan gives back to local charities during their “Sign Up and Give Back” campaign. Now through November 30, 2019, when you create an online account Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will donate $5 to the charity of your choosing....

Blue Cross Donates to Charities When You Create an Online Account

A study from the CDC found that in 2017, 34. 3 million adults in the United States smoked cigarettes....

MDHHS Offers Free Nicotine Patches and Gum

Drug and alcohol use in the workplace can have adverse effects on productivity and safety. Not only can it impair performance of the employee under the influence, but it can also impact the safety of the individual and those working nearby. It’s also costly to businesses....

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The Effect of Drugs and Alcohol on Workplace Safety

Studies have found that working 12 hours per day increases the chances of getting injured by 37%. Worker fatigue can be caused by interrupted sleep cycles and working extended or irregular shifts....

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The Dangers of Fatigue at Work

Slips, trips and falls accounted for nearly 248,000 workplace injuries in 2014 alone. Whether you work in the construction industry or you have a job that keeps you at your desk most days, slips, trips and falls can and do happen....

How to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace

Did you know that workplace safety programs reduce the risk of injury by 50%? It’s true. Establishing a safety program is a smart move for businesses concerned about employee safety and the bottom line....

The Importance of Workplace Safety Programs

Going to the doctor because you’re healthy may sound strange, but annual doctor visits are crucial to your overall health and well-being. Women and men differ in their routine health service needs. One yearly appointment women should take part in is a well-woman visit....

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The Importance of Well-Woman Visits

A Blue Cross executive passionate about helping others was recently recognized for her contributions. Corktown Health Center presented the 2nd Annual LGBTQ Health Heroes Award to Laura Marble, VP, IT at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan....

Blue Cross Exec Honored For Work in LGBTQ Community

Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in the country. Symptoms of arthritis may come in waves, resulting in periods of little or no symptoms and periods of severity. The most common symptoms of arthritis include pain, stiffness and swelling....

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Arthritis on the Job: Tips for Employees

March is Women’s History Month, the perfect time to recognize the substantial contributions women have made across the many fields they work in. From education to medicine and everything in between, women have made strides in their respective industries and trades....

8 Notable Women in Health Care History

With all of the uncertainty happening in the world today, you might be thinking of how you can best show love to the people who mean the most in your life, but how often do you prioritize showing yourself some love? Self-love and self-care are both crucial to not only mental, but physical health as well....

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5 Ways Your Blue Cross Plan Can Help You Practice Self-Care

More than 63,000 people in Michigan are homeless. Twenty percent are chronically homeless, meaning they have been homeless for a period totaling 12 months or longer. While recent efforts to reduce that number have proven successful, there is still plenty of work to do....

How BCBSM Makes a Difference in the Lives of the Homeless

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