40 Common Health Care Terms You Should Know
Take charge of your well-being by simplifying the language used by medical professionals.
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Why a Family Health History Matters
Health issues can run in the family, making family medical history a great place to start for understanding what diseases you are at greater risk for.
What Really Happens During a Colonoscopy
Learn what happens before and during a coloscopy, find out when you should get one, and read about at-home options.
Good Oral Health Can Help Your Heart
Keeping your heart healthy is about more than exercise and eating well; it's also about oral health.
Our Latest Program to Make Health Care Better
More than 10,000 Vermonters are getting better health care under a pilot program, Vermont Blue Integrated Care.
Choosing a Primary Care Provider: Who’s Right for Me?
It is important to find a primary care provider (PCP) that you're comfortable with and that you can build a relationship with. We share some tips for the finding the right provider for you.
What to Know About Getting Lab Tests
With the rising costs of lab tests, it is important to understand what labs your doctor may want to order and which may be covered under preventive services. Learn about several common lab tests and what they mean for you.
Stay on Top of Your Health with Text Alerts
Members will now receive personalized, secure updates, right to your cell phone. Quick access to your personal information so you can understand your benefits is an important part of getting the most from your plan.
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.
Understanding Your Blue Cross Member ID Card
You present your insurance card when you go to the doctor's office or visit a pharmacy. You know it's important and you need to have it, but why?