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How to Recover from Burnout
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Are These Social Trends Harming Your Skin?
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Is There an Optimal Time to Work Out?
Affordability
We Stand for Innovation
Prevention
Is the SPF in Your Makeup Enough to Protect Your Skin?
Prevention
Water Safety 101: How to Enjoy the Water Safely
Health and Wellness
How Much Sugar Can I Have Today?
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Health and Wellness
The Neat Way to Lose Weight: What is Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis?
Prevention
Here’s Why Heart Attack Deaths Are Decreasing But Chronic Heart Disease Deaths Are Growing
Prevention
Why You Should Pay Attention to the UV Index
Podcast
Is Organic Food Overrated or Underrated?
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Overcoming Perfectionism
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Do Natural Sleep Aids Really Enhance Sleep Quality?
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Coverage
How to Make the Most Out of Your HSA or FSA
Health and Wellness
Iron-Deficiency Anemia: Causes, Symptoms and How the Condition Disproportionately Affects Women
Information Technology
Transforming Health Care Through Technology with Purpose
Chronic Conditions
How Hot Weather Affects the Kidneys
Pharmacy
Common Medications Can Make Your Skin More Sensitive to Sunlight
Health and Wellness
How Long Does It Take to See the Benefits of Quitting Smoking?
Health and Wellness
What is Disability Pride Month?
Podcast
How Being Near Water Helps Mental Health
Podcast
How to Know When Stress Becomes Chronic
Podcast
Are Power Naps Really Effective for Recharging Your Energy?
Preventive Care
What is Nodular Melanoma?
Prevention
The Importance of Dental Health During Pregnancy
Community
Partridge Creek Farm Increases Healthy Food Access in the UP, Expands Intergenerational Programming with Help from the BCBSM Foundation
Health and Wellness
Overcoming Scanxiety: How to Cope with Pending Medical Test Results
Virtual Well-Being
Learn to Make a Conscious Choice to Respond, Not React
Affordability
Health Habits to Lower Your Health Care Costs
Affordability
Should We Pay Hospitals for Results or Volume?
Podcast
How to Start and Maintain a Routine
Podcast
Can Food Impact Your Lifespan by the Minute?
Podcast
Benefits of Michigan Summer Fruit
Health and Wellness
Should I Do an At-Home Sleep Study? Pros and Cons of Home Sleep Apnea Tests
Health and Wellness
What to Know About Heavy Metals in Food

Medically Reviewed by: Shanthi Appelö

Affordability
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Joins Insurers Across the Nation to Streamline and Simplify Prior Authorization Processes
Affordability
Corewell Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Begin a New Era of Partnership to Improve Health Outcomes and Promote Affordability
Health and Wellness
Best Diet for Gastroparesis
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Health and Wellness
Male Mortality: Why Men Die Earlier Than Women
Health and Wellness
Cancer Survivors Month: Blue Cross Employee Details Her Triumph Over Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Health and Wellness
Maternal Mental Health is Getting Worse. Here is What Blue Cross is Doing to Help
Health and Wellness
Why You Should Stop Checking Your Phone First Thing in the Morning
Affordability
What Does Hospital Consolidation Mean for the Price of Your Health Insurance and Access?
Podcast
Snacking Smarter On the Go
Podcast
How To Stock Your Cupboards for Better Heart Health
Podcast
How to Maintain Balance Between Mental and Physical Health

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Our News
Building a Healthier Future for the Upper Peninsula's Aging Population: New Grant Program Accepting Applications
Prevention
Tools for Migraine Management
BCN 2024 Report
A Message from the Chair, Blue Care Network Board of Directors
BCN 2024 Report
A Message from the President and CEO, Blue Care Network
For You
2024 Blue Care Network Annual Report: Transforming Faster for the Future
Health and Wellness
The Benefits of Therapy for Men
Mental Health
How Body Image Impacts Mental Health
Prevention
Influenza A vs. B: What's the Difference?
Health and Wellness
Gen Z vs. Millennial Mental Health
Prevention
Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men?
Affordability
Survey: Michigan Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Hire New Employees, Invest in Resources Due to Rising Health Care Costs
Prevention
Why are Men More Likely to Get Skin Cancer?
Community
Thumb Area Community Health Partnership Works to Make Health Care Information Accessible to All
Podcast
A Shared Responsibility for Affordability
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Health and Wellness
What is Blue Mind Theory?
Podcast
Community First-Partnering for Upstream Affordability
Chief Medical Officer
Air Quality Alerts: How to Stay Healthy and Safe
Health and Wellness
Does Sunscreen Cause Acne?
Health and Wellness
Is Spicy Food Good for You?
Podcast
Uncompensated Care and the Safety Net
Prevention
Men’s Health Month: Why Preventive Care is Cost-Effective Care
Health and Wellness
Can Lack of Sleep Cause Headaches?
Podcast
How to Reduce Stigma Around Mental Health
Podcast
Foods to Pair to Boost Nutrient Absorption
Podcast
Food Facts You’ve Heard But Aren’t True
Affordability
We Stand for a Well-Regulated System
Health and Wellness
What to Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Coverage
The Differences Between Doctors and Nurses, Explained
Health and Wellness
Understanding Adults with Disabilities and Frequent Mental Distress
Health and Wellness
Functional Training for Everyday Living
Community
‘This Work is the Work of My Lifetime:’ Brilliant Detroit Partners with BCBSM Foundation to Bring Vital Fitness and Nutrition Programs to 24 Detroit Neighborhoods
Coverage
What It Means for Our Members, Customers: Blue Cross Again Awarded by J.D. Power for Member Satisfaction
Health and Wellness
Brown Noise for Sleep: Does it Work?

Medically Reviewed by: Peter Graham, M.D.

Affordability
Report: Drug Prices Are Putting Major Pressure on the Affordability of Health Insurance in Michigan
Podcast
Are Food Additives Harmful to Our Health?
Podcast
How Chronic Stress Impacts Our Weight
Podcast
Hacks for a Better To-Do List
Affordability
We Stand for Partnering
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Member Experience
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Ranked No. 1 in Member Satisfaction and Most Trusted among Commercial Health Plans in Michigan for 2025 by J.D. Power
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Our News
Members Elect 10 to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Board of Directors
Affordability
Study Shows Prescription Drug Pricing Varies Among Hospitals
Prevention
What Women Should Know About Early Menopause

Medically Reviewed by: Jennifer Wulff, M.D.

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Health and Wellness
Differences Between Sunburn, Sun Poisoning, Heat Rash, Heat Exhaustion
Preventive Care
Does Melanin Protect You from the Sun?
Health and Wellness
How I Use My Words to Promote Mental Well-Being
Health and Wellness
Why You Should Track Your Steps and Heart Rate

Medically Reviewed by: Michael Kobernick, M.D.

Community
2024 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Annual Report: Accelerating Efforts to Drive Innovation and Change
Affordability
Study: Blue Cross Backed Prescription Drug Initiative Drives Down Out-of-Pocket Costs by 64%
Podcast
The Benefits of Starting a Garden
Podcast
Understanding the Effects of Manifestation on Well-being
Community
Understanding Food Waste and Expiration Dates

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Affordability
Prescription for savings: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and CivicaScript team up to save members nearly $1,000 per year
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Affordability
CEO: Surging Use of an Expensive System Challenges Affordability
Men should think about prostate cancer screening when they turn 50, though there are exceptions and other factors to consider.
Chronic Conditions
Should I Get Screened for Prostate Cancer?
Affordability
We Stand Behind Our Members and Customers
Health and Wellness
Mental Health vs. Mental Illness
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Mental Health
What is a Pain Scale?
Uncategorized
2024 Annual Report: Driving Excellence Through Discipline and Adaptability
2024 Annual Report
2024 Annual Report: Using Innovation to Improve Health Care
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2024 Annual Report: A Message from Our Chief Financial Officer
2024 Annual Report
2024 Annual Report: A Message from our President and CEO
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2024 Annual Report: Partnering for a Healthier Michigan
2024 Annual Report
2024 Annual Report: Empowering Our People to Drive Success
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2024 Annual Report: A Message from Our Chairman of the Board
Preventive Care
How Eye Exams Can Detect Early Signs of Diabetes
Affordability
CEO: If We Want to Make Health Insurance More Affordable, We Must Change How Health Care is Paid For
Prevention
Is Asthma Genetic?

Medically Reviewed by: Gregory Scherle, M.D.

Affordability
We Stand for Affordability
Health and Wellness
How Women Can Manage Stress

Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Kristyn Gregory, D.O.

Podcast
Ways Dehydration is Affecting You That You Didn’t Realize
Podcast
How to Slow Down Your Biological Age
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Health and Wellness
Cancer Screenings 101: What You Need at Every Age
Preventive Care
5 Things I'd Never Do for my Skin
Health and Wellness
What Doctors Want You to Know About Magnetic Toys
Health and Wellness
Age With Confidence: Here’s What You Can Start Doing Today to Improve Your Health and Quality of Life for the Future
Community
2025 Downtown Detroit Grand Prix Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Affordability
How Surging Health Care Use Affects Your Insurance
Preventive Care
5 Ways to Observe Women’s Health Month

Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Patricia Ferguson, M.D.

Health and Wellness
What to Know About the Fourth Trimester

NEWS RELEASE

Social Mission
$31,600 in Grants Awarded to Improve Accessibility and Health Care Quality
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Health and Wellness
Humidity and High Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know
Community
Understanding the Health Needs of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Health and Wellness
What to Know About Postpartum Rage

Medically Reviewed by: Cheryl Gibson-Fountain, M.D.

Podcast
How Positive Self-Talk Reduces Stress
Prevention
Why Women’s Health Month is Important to Me
Prevention
‘Every Day We See Children Making Progress:’ Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center Expands Critical Trauma Counseling Services
Affordability
Report: Michigan Hospital Costs, Consolidation Putting Pressure on Health Care Affordability
Affordability
Why Affordability Must Be at the Center of Health Care
Coverage
Blue Cross Value Partnerships Program Prevents $6.3 billion in Health Care Expenses in Michigan Over 20 Years
Health and Wellness
Why Exactly is Alcohol Bad for You?

Medically Reviewed by: Michael Kobernick, M.D.

Prevention
5 Health Numbers Every Woman Should Know

NEWS RELEASE

Safety Net Grants
Expanding Access to Care: 2025 Strengthening the Safety Net Grants Support Uninsured and Underinsured Residents
Affordability
The Old Way of Paying for Health Care Needs to Change
Health and Wellness
5 Ways Women Can Take Care of Their Whole Health
Health and Wellness
How Often Can a Child Take Antibiotics?
Hypertension vs. Hypotension
Health and Wellness
Hypertension vs Hypotension: The Highs and Lows of Blood Pressure
Health and Wellness
What is the Connection Between Gut Health and Anxiety?

Medically Reviewed by: Shanthi Appelö

Health and Wellness
What Color Light is Best for Sleep?

Medically Reviewed by: Gregory Scherle, M.D.

Affordability
Prescription Drug Prices Are Driving Up Health Insurance Costs—Here’s What We Can Do
Social Mission
Potterville Schools Helps Reduce Suicide Risk Among Students
Health and Wellness
Unusual Signs of Stress

Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Kristyn Gregory, D.O.

NEWS RELEASE

Food Pantry Grants
Food Pantry Grant Applications Open to Address Food Insecurity in Communities
Virtual Well-Being
The Many Benefits Behind Talking Out Loud to Yourself
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Family Health
Why Do Kids Need So Many Shots Today?
Health and Wellness
How the Burnt Toast Theory Can Improve Your Day

Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Kristyn Gregory, D.O.

Health and Wellness
The Relationship Between Stress and Physical Health
Affordability
Prescription Drug Prices: A Barrier to Affordable Health Insurance
Podcast
Benefits of Adult Timeouts
Affordability
Why Is My Health Insurance So Expensive?
Is there a Connection Between Spine Health and Thyroid Function?
Health and Wellness
Is There a Connection Between Spine Health and Thyroid Function?  
Prevention
Can Bacteria in Your Reusable Water Bottle Make You Sick?
Health and Wellness
Should You Exercise When Sick?

Medically Reviewed by: Gregory Scherle, M.D.

Health and Wellness
Are Vegetarians Healthier? What the Experts Say 
Prevention
When is Allergy Season?

Medically Reviewed by: Jessica Huhn, M.D.

Health and Wellness
Why High-Protein Breakfasts Make a Difference for Women
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Inclusion & Diversity
Supporting Employees with Autism in the Workplace
Jason Warzecha poses for a photo at the end of the Detroit Free Press Marathon
Prevention
Distance Runners with Diabetes Share How They Stay Fueled
Health and Wellness
The Benefits of Sleeping in a Dark Room
Health and Wellness
Wisdom Teeth Removal for Adults: What You Need to Know About Surgery and Recovery
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Human Resources
Karen T. Moran joins Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to lead commercial health insurance business
Prevention
Minority Health Month: Addressing Disparities Through Awareness and Action
Community
Dutton Farm’s Financial Literacy Program Helps Adults With Developmental Disabilities in Southeast Michigan Gain Financial Independence
Blueprint for Affordability
Blue Cross Supported Cancer Drug Repository Gives $14 Million in Medications to Michigan Residents
Prevention
April is an Opportunity to Become More Educated and Aware of Minority Health Month
Physical Health
Common Chronic Conditions That Disproportionately Affect Minority Groups

Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Crystal Lee, M.D.

Community
Care Free Medical Clinic Provides Physical, Mental Health Care for Lansing Community
A man speaks with a female doctor during an appointment.
Preventive Care
When Men Need to Start Prostate Cancer Screening 
When we contract relatively mild illnesses like chickenpox and the measles – typically as children – we usually develop natural, lifelong immunity against them after infection activates our immune systems.  
Prevention
Active vs. Passive Immunity: What’s the Difference? 
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Health and Wellness
Colon Cancer Symptoms in Women
Coverage
3 Ways Employers Can Support Caregivers and Employees Dealing With Cancer
Health and Wellness
What to Know About Prebiotics

Medically Reviewed by: Shanthi Appelö

Coverage
What is Health Care Fraud?
Coverage
BCBSM Physical Therapy Reimbursement Policy to Align with CMS Guidelines, Protect Members from Paying for Duplicate Health Care Costs
Health and Wellness
How to Get More REM Sleep
Coverage
How to Avoid Common Forms of Health Care Fraud
Community
‘Character is Forged in the Fire:’ Michigan’s Drew Clayborn Reflects on 15-Year Journey Since Becoming Paralyzed, Sets Sights on Walking Again
Health and Wellness
The Psychology of Making a Big Lifestyle Change
Health and Wellness
Millennials vs. Gen Z: Which Generation is Healthier?
Health and Wellness
What is Floor Time, the Viral Mental Health Trend?

Medically Reviewed by: Dr. William Beecroft, M.D.

Prevention
Measles Case Confirmed in Michigan: What to Know
Health and Wellness
Do Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids Work?

Medically Reviewed by: Gregory Scherle, M.D.

NEWS RELEASE

Our News
Shaping the Future of Health Care: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation Awards More Than $55,000 in Grants to Student Trailblazers
Prevention
How Hydration Plays a Role in Getting Over Sickness

Medically Reviewed by: Gretchen Goltz, D.O.

Health and Wellness
What is a Functional Freeze?

Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Kristyn Gregory, D.O.

Young woman having her teeth checked during appointment at dentist's office.
Health and Wellness
The Oral Health and Well-Being Connection
Prevention
What’s a Normal Blood Pressure?
Health and Wellness
Are There Any Benefits of Castor Oil?

Medically Reviewed by: Shanthi Appelö

Prevention
When and Why You Should Get a Colonoscopy
Health and Wellness
Choosing Health Screenings by Age

Medically Reviewed by: Michael Kobernick, M.D.

Health and Wellness
Signs of Self-Harm in Teens: Self Injury Awareness

NEWS RELEASE

Building Healthy Communities
Empowering Michigan Schools: Building Healthy Communities Program Seeks Participants for 2025-2026 School Year
Prevention
What Younger Adults Can Do to Prevent Colon Cancer as Diagnoses Rise
Health and Wellness
Is It Better to Sleep Without a Pillow?
Health and Wellness
What is the Difference Between a Pediatrician and Family Doctor?
Social Mission
Love in Action Provides Holistic Care to Community Members in Need
Prevention
Shifting Trends in Colorectal Cancer Cases: More Younger Adults Are Being Diagnosed
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Coverage
A Guide to Understanding Your Deductible
Health and Wellness
Do Anti-Depressants Cause Weight Gain?
Financials
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Reports 2024 Financial Performance
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Financials
Surging Use of Expensive Health Care Services Weighs Heavily Upon 2024 Financial Performance of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Prevention
How to Lower the Risks of Colon Cancer
Community
Blue Cross: Ready to Help Michigan Communities Live Healthier
Coverage
Making Health Care More Personal Helps Blue Cross Members
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Coverage
Why You Benefit from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Structure as a Nonprofit Mutual Insurer
Coverage
How Blue Cross Has Evolved Over the Past 20 Years to Benefit Members, Customers
Coverage
Blue Cross Works to Protect Members from Rising Drug Costs
Health and Wellness
Why Alcohol Use is a Risk Factor for Chronic Conditions
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Prevention
How Viruses Spread
Health and Wellness
How Much Caffeine is Too Much Caffeine? 
Prevention
Is Mouth Breathing While You’re Sleeping Bad?
Health and Wellness
Michigan Mom Born with Rare Congenital Heart Defect ‘Soaks Up Every Moment’ After Multiple Open-Heart Surgeries
Health and Wellness
Do Too Many Choices Give You Anxiety? Here’s What to Do
Health and Wellness
I Had a Heart Attack At 31 Years Old
Prevention
Testicular Cancer: Causes, Risk Factors and How to Perform a Self-Exam

Medically Reviewed by: Peter Graham, M.D.

Do Happy Lamps Impact Mental Health?
Mental Health
Do Happy Lights Impact Mental Health?
Prevention
How to Check Your Blood Pressure at Home
Health and Wellness
West Michigan Sees Rising Levels of Health Care Employment, More Citizens Covered by Insurance and Fewer Hospital Admissions, According to New Data
Family Health
Are You the Default Parent? How to Recognize Signs and Ease the Burden
Health and Wellness
Are There Benefits to Eating Protein Before Bed?

Medically Reviewed by: Shanthi Appelö

Prevention
5 Self-Exams You Can Do at Home for Cancer Prevention
Health and Wellness
The Science Behind Sunday Scaries
Mother on the phone holding her hand to her sick son's forehead worried about Influenza A
Flu Season
Influenza A: What You Need to Know
Community
GRAAHI Diversifies Kent County’s Doula Workforce by Training Black, Hispanic Doulas with Help from BCBSM Foundation
Health and Wellness
Mental Health May Be Better in the Morning, New Study Finds
Health and Wellness
The Link Between Irregular Sleep Patterns and Stroke and Heart Attack Risk

Medically Reviewed by: Gretchen Goltz, D.O.

Prevention
How to Prevent Burn Injuries at Home and When to Seek Care
Health and Wellness
What to Know About the Different Types of Heart Failure
Health and Wellness
What is the Vagus Nerve?
Health and Wellness
Patients with Difficult-to-Treat-Depression Cleared to Use Esketamine-Based Nasal Spray as Standalone Treatment Method

Medically Reviewed by: Dr. William Beecroft, M.D.

Prevention
Hidden Signs of Heart Disease
Health and Wellness
The Connection Between Mental Health and Heart Health

NEWS RELEASE

Blueprint for Affordability
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Welcomes Bronson Healthcare Group to Blueprint for Affordability Program
Health and Wellness
Signs of Mental Health Struggles in Children and Teens

Medically Reviewed by: Dr. William Beecroft, M.D.

Prevention
Common Medications Associated with Higher Risk of Dementia
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