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Community
How the Flu Shot Works to Protect You
Patient receiving vaccine by medical professional.
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
A woman applies sunblock at the beach
Health and Wellness
Differences Between Sunburn, Sun Poisoning, Heat Rash, Heat Exhaustion
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
Uncategorized
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR, BLUE CARE NETWORK BOARD OF DIRECTORS
For You
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
Hispanic Siblings Laughing in the Park
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?
Health and Wellness
Dispose of Unused Medications on Upcoming Drug Take Back Day
Physical Health
How Much Sugar Can I Have Today?
Sick woman blowing her nose.
Prevention
Is it a Cold or Seasonal Allergies? How to Tell the Difference
Podcast
How Positive Self-Talk Reduces Stress
Man with disrupted sleep lying in bed in the middle of the night
Health and Wellness
How Alcohol Impairs the Sleep Cycle  
Little girl wearing glasses that are too big for her
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
Wife comforting her husband
Health and Wellness
Why the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health Matters  
Close up of teen boy having a mental health crisis getting help from a therapist
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
Dentist checking a patient
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
Man working at his desk
Community
Getting Organized at Work 
Health and Wellness
The Mind-Body Connection: Avoid Winter Depression by Taking Care of Your Body
Young woman doing yoga in her room.
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
Woman holding the hand of a loved one
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
A man stares at his laptop screen.
Coverage
Are You Health Literate? Test Your Knowledge
Man reaches for his prescription bottles at the table
Prevention
Beware the Dangers of Keeping Unused Prescriptions
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Community
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is Ready to Help
Senior man using a laptop at home with his wife
Coverage
What are Medicare Stars and What Do They Mean to Me?
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Prevention
How Viruses Spread
Coverage
Blue Cross Launches New Medicare Advantage Plan with Meijer
Coverage
Choosing a Primary Care Physician Can Help You Stay Healthier
Prevention
Breast Cancer Prevention: Steps to Take Today
Coverage
The Road to Recovery: Stopping is Only the Start
Coverage
Blue Cross Launches Programs to Help Simplify Health Care Experience for Members
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Mental Health
How to Talk About Suicide  
Office of the President
Our CEO, Daniel J. Loepp, Will Retire at the End of 2024
Coverage
Blue Cross Implements Reforms on Prior Authorization to Support Doctors, Members 
Ancillary Offerings
Gum Disease Doesn’t Stop at the Mouth: The Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Health
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Pharmacy
Listen to Your Provider: Why Medication Adherence Matters
Coverage
PPO vs. HMO: What's the Difference?
Pharmacy
A Weight Loss Trend Has Impacted Access to Diabetes Medications: Why Blue Cross is Taking Action
Pharmacy
How Do I Know if I’m Allergic to Certain Medications?
Coverage
How Your Health Plan Helps Pay for Your Medical Bill
Physical Health
When You Should — and Shouldn’t — Go to an Urgent Care Center
Ancillary Offerings
Understanding Life Insurance Needs Across Different Age Groups
Coverage
5 Questions to Always Ask Your Pharmacist
Health and Wellness
PTSD Treatment: Where We Are Now, and How We Got Here
Pharmacy
How to Adjust to a New Prescription Medication
Coverage
Too Embarrassed to Talk To Your Doctor? 5 Tips to Open the Dialogue
Kathryn Levine
Uncategorized
2022 Blue Care Network Annual Report: Letter from Blue Care Network President and CEO
Bill Black
Uncategorized
2022 Blue Care Network Annual Report: Letter from the Chairman, Blue Care Network Board of Directors
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