November is National Diabetes Month and the perfect time to focus on this condition, whether you’re preventing it or managing it. With a few simple steps, you can boost your health and feel more confident about your care. Why it matters to you Type 2 Diabetes is common, but you don’t have to face it alone. A few changes can lower your risk or help … Continue reading November is National Diabetes Month
Ah, Thanksgiving — a wonderful mix of delicious food, cherished family moments and a heart full of gratitude. But let’s be honest: it can also feel a bit overwhelming. Fear not. A few small, mindful choices can help you savor the day without stress. First, the star of the show: food. Yes, indulge in your favorite Thanksgiving dishes (hello, pumpkin pie!) but try not to … Continue reading Keep Thanksgiving stress-free
Let’s face it — some topics are a little awkward and bladder health is often at the top of that list. But here’s the truth: incontinence is more common than you might think and there is absolutely no reason to feel embarrassed. It’s a normal condition that can happen for a variety of reasons — medication side effects, weak pelvic muscles, urinary tract infections and … Continue reading Let’s talk about it: Take charge of your bladder health
Here’s How to Beat 4 of the Top Holiday Stressors The holiday season often brings a mix of emotions. It can be joyful and comforting — filled with beautiful lights and decorations, nostalgic traditions and precious time with loved ones. But it can also feel hectic, expensive and emotionally draining. For many, this time of year is both heartwarming and hard. Nearly nine in 10 … Continue reading Support and Self-Care for a Less-Stressful Holiday
When Sonia Jordan, Health Equity Manager, began her career in public health, she never imagined how deeply personal the work would become. Before joining BCBSKS, she served as the Director of Informatics at the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, where she led the development of the county’s first comprehensive Health Equity Report. It was a labor of love: data-driven, community-informed and deeply necessary. But when a board … Continue reading From Burnout to Breakthrough — A mental health journey
A well-known bit of wisdom says that if exercise could be packaged as a pill, every doctor would prescribe it. A Douglas County coalition has been putting that idea to the test by offering “activity prescriptions” at no cost to patients newly diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes. Their goal: reducing some of the barriers to regular physical activity to help people improve their health. “For … Continue reading When Doctors Prescribe Exercise, This Program Gets People Moving
by Amy Bauer A stroke of luck landed BCBSKS Group Sales Advisor Todd Chapple a spot at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships, but his hard work and skill earned him a gold medal spot on the podium in the 4.0 men’s singles championship in late April. A lifelong athlete with a strong competitive streak, Todd started playing pickleball for fun during the pandemic but began … Continue reading 🌟Employee Spotlight: Todd Chapple Wins Gold at Pickleball’s Top Tourney
The pharmacy team at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is constantly looking for ways to improve affordability of prescription drugs for our members. Rising drug costs are a big part of today’s health care crisis, but the introduction of biosimilar drugs is expected to create millions in drug savings. Biosimilar drugs are relatively new to the prescription drug landscape and are becoming increasingly … Continue reading Same Treatment, Lower Price: How Biosimilar Medications Are Making Health Care More Affordable
