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Medical errors contribute to an estimated 250,000 deaths per year. Systemic problems involved with poorly coordinated care and underuse of safety protocols are primarily to blame. Capital Blue Cross’ Member Safety Committee is working to reduce risks to patient safety. Read More
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A Cancer Survivor’s Story: Putting Off Colonoscopy Nearly Cost Him His Life
Colorectal cancer – one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers – is expected to afflict more than 153,000 people and claim about 52,550 lives in the U.S. this year alone,...
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Nutrition Consult “Changed My Life”
Debra Kortvely was looking to drop a few pounds when she consulted a registered dietitian at a Capital Blue Cross Connect health and wellness center. What she found was a...
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HPV Vaccines are Vital for Adolescents and Young Teens
The human papillomavirus (HPV) will afflict more than 80% of people in their lifetime and cause more than 35,000 new genital and oral cancers this year. Unfortunately, awareness about the...
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Employee Assistance Programs Can Help Calm Life’s Chaos
EAPs are about more than helping employees with mental health issues. They also can help them navigate a variety of other life crises.
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How to Help Contain Thyroid Issues
The thyroid is a little gland that can cause big health issues for some. But the good news is those issues, while sometimes chronic and life-long, can be successfully managed.
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Capital Blue Cross Member Safety Efforts Benefit All Patients
Medical errors contribute to an estimated 250,000 deaths per year. Systemic problems involved with poorly coordinated care and underuse of safety protocols are primarily to blame. Capital Blue Cross’ Member...
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‘I Like Myself Now’: How Capital Blue Cross, UPMC in Central PA Are Helping Make Harrisburg Healthier
With generous support from Capital Blue Cross, the Healthy Harrisburg program – piloted by the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation – has been a life-changer for many.
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How Her Diabetes Battle Took Winning Turn
Type 2 diabetes claimed her mother just months before Rachel Arrington discovered she had the same disease. After finally coming to grips with her grief, Arrington got to work on...
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