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Focus on Your Health as You Ease Back into Life
Posted on Jun 30th 2020 by Florida Blue
Remember those days when you and your friends would stake your claim to a patch of sand on your favorite beach just big enough for your towels, chairs and a cooler? We’re not there yet. Or those days when yo [...]
Virtual Dental Care Now Available
Posted on Jun 30th 2020 by Florida Blue
We’re here to help relieve some of the stress you may be experiencing right now. That includes finding safer, more convenient ways to get you access to health care—including urgent dental care. Due to the co [...]
Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses and Sunburn This Summer
Posted on Jun 26th 2020 by Florida Blue
Thinking about spending time outdoors or enjoying time in the summer sun? With the warmer months come many outdoor activities. If you’re going to be outdoors this summer, it’s important to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays. Here are a few tips and tricks on how to stay safe this summer. [...]
Tips From A Jaguars Trainer For Staying Cool This Summer
Posted on Jun 26th 2020 by Florida Blue
Welcome to Florida, where it's easily 90 some degree by the time you roll out of bed, make breakfast and feel ready for that daily workout session. We know it can be challenging to find the motivation to exercise outdoors during the humid and hot summer months. [...]
Social Isolation: A Prescription for Poor Health
Posted on Jun 25th 2020 by Florida Blue
Florida Blue Medicare works closely with the Florida Council on Aging (FCOA) to make sure our members can find needed resources in their communities. FCOA President Dr. Christine Cauffield wrote this message about the effects of social isolation on older adults and what to do to combat it. Social isolation and loneliness are associated with increased mortality in older ad [...]
Getting Your Health Safely Back on Track
Posted on Jun 25th 2020 by Florida Blue
Now more than ever, it is critical that you continue to make your health and wellbeing a top priority. As the state continues to reopen and we adjust to our “new normal,” remember there are ways to receive the care you need safely. Log in to My Health Link (your member account) at floridablue.com/medicare. Check your health and wellness reminders. See if you have any op [...]
New to Telehealth? Here’s How to Prepare
Posted on Jun 25th 2020 by Florida Blue
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, more doctors than ever are offering telehealth visits. Florida Blue Medicare members now also have virtual visits through Teladoc®, at no extra cost to you. But if you’ve always gone in person to see your doctor, switching to a virtual telehealth visit may sound a little intimidating. And you may wonder if you’re getting the same qu [...]
Bring on the Heat! Tips for Healthy Summer Cookouts
Posted on Jun 25th 2020 by Florida Blue
Summertime and grilling are synonymous with summertime memories, celebrated with family and friends. Nothing stirs up nostalgia quite as efficiently as a barbecue, they are a great way to enjoy time with your family in the backyard or at a local park. But safety is paramount when enjoying the grill, so here are some tips to have a healthy and safe cookout. Remember that social dista [...]
Firework Safety Tips
Posted on Jun 25th 2020 by Florida Blue
“For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” Nelson Mandela. Happy Fourth of July! We hope y [...]
Our Pledge of Support to Tackle Systemic Racism
Posted on Jun 19th 2020 by Florida Blue
GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation (GuideWell), the parent to a family of forward-thinking companies focused on transforming health care; Florida Blue, the state’s leading health insurer; and Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Florida Blue, today announced $25 million in investments over five years to organizations focused on diversity and inclusion and health equity in the com [...]