Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana

Help is Available for Those Struggling with Mental Health: A Message from the Chief Medical Officer

BCBSMT Connect Team December 17, 2021

Many people are feeling more stressed and anxious than usual. Some may have trouble with appetite, sleep, concentration or other aspects of their lives. Some may drink, use drugs or turn to other unhealthy coping strategies. Please know that help...
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Chief Medical Officer Recommends Regular Blood Pressure Checkups

BCBSMT Connect Team December 17, 2021

High blood pressure usually has no warning signs or symptoms. That’s why it is so important to have your blood pressure checked at each visit with your health care provider or specialist. If untreated, high blood pressure can damage your kidneys...
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Chief Medical Officer Urges People with Diabetes to Make a Care Plan

BCBSMT Connect Team December 17, 2021

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you know how diabetes management can be complex and challenging. In this video, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Lechner encourages people with diabetes to work with...
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Chief Medical Officer Reminds Women to Stay Up to Date on Screenings

BCBSMT Connect Team December 17, 2021

Women’s health screenings are important to discuss with your health care provider or women’s specialist. In this video, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana Chief Medical Director Dr. David Lechner reminds women to talk with their health care provider...
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Chief Medical Officer Highlights Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

BCBSMT Connect Team December 17, 2021

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States, and it’s also one of the most preventable cancers. Living a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of colon and rectal cancer, but regular screening...
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Medical Director Encourages Parents to Schedule Well-Child Visits

BCBSMT Connect Team December 16, 2021

Starting at birth your child needs regular health checkups and vaccinations. In this video, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana's Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Lechner advises parents to schedule their child’s next well visit and stay up to...
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On a Roll: Bike Share Programs Expand Across the Country

BCBSMT Connect Team July 8, 2021

Bike sharing is on a roll in cities from Helena to Houston and Chicago. Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) helps supporting bicycles and bike stations across the country. What makes these programs so popular? Bike share programs offer residents, commu...
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Tips for a Safe July 4th

BCBSMT Connect Team June 4, 2021

Celebrating the Fourth of July and the birth of our nation’s independence is the most anticipated holiday of summer. More than 300 million Americans will head to the beach, lounge by the pool, take in a parade, and of course, celebrate with fir....
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Be Covered Can Help You Understand Your Options

BCBSMT Connect Team December 17, 2019

Be Covered, an education and outreach campaign aimed at helping the uninsured understand why health insurance is important.
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The ‘Ghostly’ (Hi)Story of Trick-or-Treating

BCBSMT Connect Team December 10, 2019

Do you have your bowl of Halloween candy ready for trick-or-treaters this year? Trick-or-treating is such a beloved Halloween tradition you would think it's been around forever. But you might be surprised to learn it’s actually a fairly new...
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Innovative Way of Treating Asthma Also Proves Effective for Other Illnesses

BCBSMT Connect Team December 9, 2019

Treating chronic illness can be a challenge. It requires regular medical care, education and medication. It also requires one thing that is almost always in short supply in health care: Time. As a company which covers members in multiple states,...
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Blue Bear Essentials: Fitness, Nutrition, Fun

BCBSMT Connect Team March 19, 2019

This is a Q&A with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana's Blue Bear, which is accompanied by a video featuring a fitness journey alongside University of Montana mascot Monte. The video and story were created to promote a healthier Blue Bear, which...
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BCBSMT Launches The Big Blue Sky Initiative

BCBSMT Connect Team November 20, 2018

BCBSMT recently launched a statewide campaign called The Big Blue Sky Initiative to offer help and hope at a time when addiction and suicide are on the rise in Montana.
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Power of Blue Builds KaBOOM! Playground in Record Time

BCBSMT Connect Team September 15, 2018

In less than five hours, nearly 100 people, including close to 50 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana employees, helped transform a dirt field into a playground on August 18 in Bozeman. The new playground provides a place to play not only for...
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Blue Bear Fun Facts

BCBSMT Connect Team August 5, 2015

A bear of few words, Blue Bear speaks almost exclusively in the language of hugs, but he fur sure still gets the message out about the importance of healthy living, staying safe and giving back to the community. One of his favorite things to do....
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