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Prevention


Did you know?
The Centers for Disease Control states that:

  • 3 out of 5 people are overweight or obese
  • 1 out of 4 smoke cigarettes
  • 3 out of 4 fail to get any regular physical activity
  • 4 out of 5 do not eat enough fruits and vegetables in their diets

The lifestyle decisions you make today may affect your health today and into the future.

My Care First

Visit My Care First for information that can help you manage your health.
At My Care First you will find:

  • Information on more than 300 health-related topics
  • Interactive health calculators and quizzes, and multimedia tools including podcasts and videos
  • Sections dedicated to special topics, such as chronic disease and stress management, fitness, nutrition, pregnancy and women’s health
  • Healthy recipes and cooking demonstration videos
  • Links to health classes, support groups and events in our service area

Vitality

Vitality, our health magazine, provides health plan updates and health and wellness articles to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle. Each issue includes timely informative articles on nutrition, exercise, preventive health, prescription drug updates, how to get more from your health care dollar and more.

Health News

Better health is just a click away. Just sign up for Health News, and we'll send you important health information by e-mail every month. HealthNews also provides resources you need to help you get the most from your health plan, including access to member handbooks, previous issues of Vitality, our provider directory, our health and wellness Web site and more.

There's no cost or obligation, and we will not share your e-mail address with other parties.

Options Discount Program

Our Options program offers discounts on wellness services such as fitness center memberships and Weight Watchers Online. In addition to the Options program, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association gives you access to even more discounts and health resources through the Blue365 program.

Great Beginnings Program

Health and Wellness Program for Expectant MomsExpectant Mom with child

Proper care before and after you have a baby is essential for your health and that of your child.

Great Beginnings provides you with information and resources to help you have a healthy delivery. This program is free, voluntary and confidential. To enroll or to learn more, call 888-264-8648.

You also can enroll online.

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