Take One for the Team

Take One for the Team

Do you know a youth basketball player who is committed to teamwork and lives a healthy, active life? He or she could win a once-in-a-lifetime experience for their team at the Detroit Pistons game on March 19, 2017. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) is...
Spring Break is Ruined! (Just Kidding.)

Spring Break is Ruined! (Just Kidding.)

In November 2016, the World Health Organization declared that the Zika virus is no longer an international public health emergency. But that doesn’t mean mosquitoes are out of the woods on this one. The Zika virus, now classified among other mosquito-born...
Are Supplements Necessary?

Are Supplements Necessary?

The new year brings to light many changes for people, including the goal to become healthier. Because of this, I am often asked if taking vitamins and other supplements are necessary. The simple answer? Yes. In a perfect world, our balanced diet would provide all the...
How to Save 275 Lives

How to Save 275 Lives

Many women who live in rural Michigan have limited access to breast health services due to lack of transportation—especially during snowy Michigan winters, when driving conditions are difficult. In an effort to drive breast health education and services in rural...
Sick of Being Sick?

Sick of Being Sick?

While considered mostly a nuisance, the common cold’s impact is widespread when you factor in the health care costs and lost wages to sick days. An estimated 1 billion colds occur annually. Adults on average get two to three a year, while kids can get up to six....