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Get to Know Blue Bear
BCBSMT Connect Team
March 9, 2022
How well do you know Blue Bear? Here’s a not-so-secret secret: Blue Bear likes being a healthy, happy bear. That’s why he eats his vegetables – even the green ones. He wears his helmet to protect his big brain. And he brushes his te...
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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. Millions of Americans will head to the beach, lounge by the pool, take in a parade, and of course, celebrate with fireworks. Wh....
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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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BCBSMT Program Takes on Childhood Asthma
BCBSMT Connect Team
December 16, 2019
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana’s (BCBSMT) signature community investment program, Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® (HKHF), works to improve community health by addressing some of the most pressing health issues in ...
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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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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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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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