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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Plan Maryland (CareFirst CHPMD) has a great number of resources that make it easier for you to take charge of your health.

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General Health

Here are a few general tips for improving your well-being:

  • Make healthy food choices. Choose fruits, vegetables and whole grains rather than foods high in sugar, salt, and fat, choose water instead of sugary drinks.
  • Be active for at least 2 1/2 hours a week.
  • Get enough sleep. At least 7-8 hours a day
  • Be smoke free. If you are ready to quit and would like free resources, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or 1-855-DÉJELO-YA (1-855-335-3569 for Spanish speakers).
  • Go see your doctor today!
  • Healthy Weight BMI Calculator for adults. Check your body mass index.
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Nutrition Resources

Nutrition matters because it provides your body with what it needs to grow, stay active and function properly. A healthy diet can reduce your risk of serious diseases, while also supporting strong muscles, bones and brain health. Enjoying a variety of wholesome foods is an easy way to boost your mood and overall well-being.

We’ve collected the following links to help you learn about the importance of eating well:

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Smoking and Tobacco Cessation Resources

Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death and disease and kills more than 480,000 Americans each year. More than 41,000 of these deaths are the result of exposure to secondhand smoke.

Smoking causes immediate damage to your body, which can lead to long-term illnesses. For women, smoking during pregnancy can cause serious problems. Your baby could be born too early, have a birth defect, or die from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

For every smoking-related death, at least 30 people live with a smoking-related illness.

Cigarette smoking-related illness in the United States costs more than $300 billion a year, including nearly $170 billion in direct medical care for adults and more than $156 billion in lost productivity.

More information is available at the following links:

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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Resources

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices.

Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood and behavior could be affected. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including:

  • Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry
  • Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse
  • Family history of mental health problems

Mental health problems are common but help is available. People with mental health problems can get better and many recover completely. Learn more from MentalHealth.gov. Learn about children’s mental health.

More information is available at the following links: