Taking Climate Action to Improve Our Health
Climate change presents health risks for Vermonters. Taking climate action can result in co-benefits for your health and wellness.
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Tips for Preventing Tick Bites
Many of us are aware that tick safety is important, but may not be sure how to best protect ourselves from tick bites. With the number of ticks growing rapidly, don't miss these suggestions for preventing tick bites.
Survival Tips for Seasonal Allergies
Spring can be a great time of year unless you're one of the millions who suffer from seasonal allergies. Don't let allergies ruin your spring; read our 10 tips to combat seasonal allergies.
Our Commitment to Mental Health
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we share our commitment to the access of mental health support and care, along with available resources.
12 Preventive Screenings To Help You Stay Healthy
Talk with your doctor regularly about what preventive screenings you should receive each year. We compiled a list of ones to consider.
How to Reduce the Wait to See a Specialist
Wait times to see a specialist have increased during the pandemic. We offer five tips to help reduce your wait time and see a specialist sooner.
Power Bowls: Fast, Easy, & Healthy Meals
Power (Buddha) bowls are easy to prepare and the recipes are flexible—use whatever is in your refrigerator or pantry.
From Heart Attack to Heart Health: Steve's Story
On November 14, 2021, Corporate Controller Steve Peake celebrated his 27th service anniversary with Blue Cross. While he was mindful of his nearly three decades of service in the healthcare industry, he couldn’t plan for the way this day would change his relationship with health and wellness forever.
Your Top 10 Flu Shot Questions Answered
To make sure all our fellow Vermonters are equipped with the information you need to stay healthy, we sat down with Dr. Joshua Plavin, our chief medical officer, to get answers to your top flu vaccine questions.
A New Path Forward for Chronic Pain
The PATH program helps participants develop sustainable strategies for living well with the pain that they have. The program’s “whole person” approach melds conventional medical and mental health treatment with weekly group work and alternative therapies.