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Health and Wellness
Mental Health vs. Mental Illness
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Mental Health
What is a Pain Scale?
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
Podcast
Is Organic Food Overrated or Underrated?
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

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
Are These Social Trends Harming Your Skin?
Podcast
Is There an Optimal Time to Work Out?
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

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.

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
Podcast
How to Recover from Burnout
Affordability
Prescription Drug Prices: A Barrier to Affordable Health Insurance
Podcast
Benefits of Adult Timeouts
Affordability
Why Is My Health Insurance So Expensive?
Podcast
Overcoming Perfectionism
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
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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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RELEASE

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
Podcast
Do Natural Sleep Aids Really Enhance Sleep Quality?
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
Affordability
We Stand for Partnering
Affordability
We Stand for Innovation
Affordability
We Stand Behind Our Members and Customers
Physical Health
Common Chronic Conditions That Disproportionately Affect Minority Groups

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

Podcast
Are Power Naps Really Effective for Recharging Your Energy?
Podcast
How Being Near Water Helps Mental Health
Community
Care Free Medical Clinic Provides Physical, Mental Health Care for Lansing Community
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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.

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.

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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

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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RELEASE

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
Prevention
Influenza A vs. B: What's the Difference?
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
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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

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
Health and Wellness
Dispose of Unused Medications on Upcoming Drug Take Back Day
Health and Wellness
Surprising Ways Alcohol Affects the Mind and Body
Podcast
How to Maintain Balance Between Mental and Physical Health
Coverage
A Guide to 10 Common Health Care Terms
Health and Wellness
Why are Levels of Near-Sightedness Rising? What to Know About Myopia

Medically Reviewed by: Gretchen Goltz, D.O.

Community
Dr. Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic Offers Comprehensive Care to Uninsured in Pontiac
Health and Wellness
How Frequent Blood Donors Can Replenish Iron
Prevention
University of Michigan Professor Examines Why Black Women Are Not Returning for Follow-up Cervical Cancer Screenings and Identifies Self-Screening as a Solution
Health and Wellness
What is Sinus Tarsi Syndrome?

Medically Reviewed by: John Johnson, D.P.M., FACFAS

Coverage
Health Care is Personal. Let’s Make It Work for Everyone.
An HSA is like a personal savings account for qualified medical expenses. It’s a great way for your employees to set aside money for health care expenses so it’s there when they need it. HSAs are owned by your employee and can be funded by them and by you.
Coverage
The Value of Employer Contributions to Employee HSAs

RELEASE

Our News
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan partners with Homeward to expand access to care for Medicare Advantage members in Michigan’s Upper, Northern Lower Peninsulas
Health and Wellness
How to Manage Jaw Pain

Medically Reviewed by: Margaret Hepke, D.O.

Health and Wellness
What is the Best Diet to Promote a Healthy Thyroid?

Medically Reviewed by: Shanthi Appelö

Health and Wellness
Are Sinus Infections Contagious?
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Health and Wellness
Food Poisoning vs. Stomach Bug: What's the Difference?
Prevention
What Does it Mean to be Immunocompromised?
Health and Wellness
When is the Best Time to Weigh Yourself? & Other Things to Know
Health and Wellness
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 From Food: Here’s What to Know
Health and Wellness
How Thyroid Disease Affects Pregnancy
Prevention
Preventive Care: Here’s How to Give Yourself the Gift of Health
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Chronic Conditions
Check in With Your Heart Health
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Family Health
What to Know About Congenital Heart Defects in Infants
Preventive
4 Ways to Observe Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Chronic Conditions
‘I Was in Shock:’ How a Lansing Woman with Hyperthyroidism, Graves’ Disease Coped with her Conditions
Health and Wellness
Preventive Care for Pregnant Women: What to Know
Health and Wellness
The Do’s and Don'ts of Exercise During and After Pregnancy
Health and Wellness
What is the Relationship Between Sleep and Weight?
Prevention
Identifying Different Thyroid Issues and Disorders
Prevention
The Importance of Cervical Cancer Screenings
Health and Wellness
What to Know About HPV’s Link to Cervical Cancer 
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Health and Wellness
4 Health Conditions Made Worse by Cold Weather and How to Cope
Prevention
How to Stay Up to Date on Preventive Care
Prevention
What Does the U.S. Surgeon General’s New Cancer Warning on Alcohol Mean?
Health and Wellness
How Alcohol and Histamines Affect Sinuses

Medically Reviewed by: Gregory Scherle, M.D.

Health and Wellness
Graves’ Disease vs. Hashimoto’s Disease
Health and Wellness
Advanced Maternal Age: What to Know About Pregnancy After Age 35
Health and Wellness
Health Screenings You Need in Your 20s
Prevention
Cervical Cancer Screening: What You Need to Know
Prevention
Hand Sanitizer and Norovirus: What You Need to Know
Health and Wellness
Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions in Perspective with These Mental Health Tips

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

Community
Showing Up for Our Members: My Commitment to Access & Affordability

RELEASE

Our News
Score Big and Become a Detroit Piston for a Day: BCBSM and Detroit Pistons Launch #MIKidsCan Pistons Kids Day Sweepstakes
Podcast
Snacking Smarter On the Go
Prevention
Why are My Sinus Issues Worse in the Winter?
Coverage
Blue Cross Uses Predictive Analytics to Reduce Costs, Create Better Health Outcomes for Members
Health and Wellness
Understanding OCD Beyond the Stereotypes
Blue Cross Blue Shield Mobile App Fitness Health Wellness Discounts Deals
Coverage
Did You Know? Money-Saving Tools, Discounts Exclusive to Blue Cross and Blue Care Network Members
Health and Wellness
How to Prevent Chapped Lips in the Winter
Coverage
What to Do if You Can’t Get in to See Your Primary Care Provider Right Away
Coverage
Choosing a Primary Care Provider Can Help You Stay Healthier
Prevention
What is Collagen Banking?
Community
Street Outreach Teams’ Mobile Clinic Delivers Direct Medical Care to Homeless, Sex Trafficking Victims and Others in Detroit
Health and Wellness
Why You Feel So Grumpy When You’re Sick
Health and Wellness
Detroit’s Strategic Community Solutions Combats Caregiver Burnout with Innovative ‘Rest & Recharge + Helping Hands’ Program for Southeast Michigan Caregivers
Health and Wellness
What is an Overactive Nervous System?
Health and Wellness
6 Ways to Prepare for a Financially Healthy New Year
Coverage
There’s an App for That!
Prevention
Dangers and Risks of UTIs in Older Adults
Prevention
Black Plastic Kitchen Utensils, Toys Found to Contain Chemicals Connected to Increased Health Risks
Health and Wellness
Focusing on the Joys of the Holiday Season
Prevention
How to Discuss Unsafe Driving with Older Adults
Prevention
How to Prepare for an Exercise Stress Test
How Harmful are the Holidays to my Gut Health? 
Health and Wellness
How Harmful are the Holidays to my Gut Health? 
Coverage
BCBSM Healthy Kids Dental Helps Children in Underserved Communities Receive Essential Dental Care
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Coverage
How to Use the BCBSM Mobile App to Understand Your Plan
Health and Wellness
Managing Holiday Anxiety and Mental Health

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

Health and Wellness
High Intensity Drinking Increases During the Holidays. Gift Yourself Good Health this Year by Reducing Your Alcohol Intake

Medically Reviewed by: Gretchen Goltz, D.O.

Prevention
How to Protect Your Heart During the Holidays
Prevention
5 Ways to Stay Healthy During Holiday Travel
Health and Wellness
Impaired Driving on the Rise: Michigan Mothers Against Drunk Driving Program Coordinator Warns Against Holiday Drinking and Driving
Health and Wellness
Tips for Coping with Less Daylight
Coverage
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Anesthesiology Coverage Remains Unchanged
Health and Wellness
Understanding Adults with Disabilities and Frequent Mental Distress
Prevention
Heart Attacks Spike During the Holidays: What to Know
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Prevention
Doctor's Appointments to Make This Year
Health and Wellness
What are Hidden Disabilities?
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Blueprint for Affordability
10 Ways Blue Cross is Helping Members Lower Health Care Costs
Chronic Conditions
How Cold Weather Affects the Heart
Health and Wellness
Older Driver Safety: When It’s Time to Stop Driving
Health and Wellness
What is EMDR and How Does it Work?
Health and Wellness
How Stress Affects Your Immune System
Health and Wellness
What to Know About Holiday Meal Myths
Prevention
Nocturia: When to Talk to A Doctor About Urinating Overnight
Health and Wellness
What Can I Do If I Have a Family Health History of Dementia?
Community
The Green Apple Pantry Continues to Step Up to Feed Kent County Residents in Need 
Prevention
How to Choose a Glucose Monitor
Blueprint for Affordability
How to Estimate Health Care Costs Before You Get Care
Coverage
How Does My Insurance Plan Cover Mental Health?
Coverage
Health Insurance for Beginners
Health and Wellness
What is the Military Sleep Method?
Coverage
What is Virtual Dental Care?
Prevention
UTI Health Care Expenses on the Rise: Is Your Diet to Blame?
Health and Wellness
What Can I Do If I Have a Family History of Heart Disease?
Prevention
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
Prevention
How to Manage or Prevent Type 2 Diabetes if it Runs in Your Family
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