Tips From A Doctor To Help You Choose Your Doctor
Posted on Mar 16th 2021 by Marilyn Young

Choosing a primary care doctor can be a tough decision, no matter who you are. Even if you’re a doctor. “It’s one thing I think everyone struggles with,” said Dr. Deborah Stewart, a senior medical dire [...]
Stay Healthy at Home with Our Virtual Programs
Posted on Feb 2nd 2021 by Florida Blue

From working from home to social distancing, we’ve all experienced changes in our lives and routines because of COVID-19. But that doesn’t mean you have to become a couch potato. In spite of our lives being turned upside down for nearly a year, there is a silver lining—the plethora of virtual classes, programs and other resources offered by the Florida Blue Centers. And anyone in the co [...]
It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot This Season
Posted on Jan 4th 2021 by Florida Blue

Hopefully, you’ve gotten your flu shot by now. But if you haven’t, it’s not too late to get one to protect you and your family this season. Because COVID-19 continues to be a health concern, there’s ne [...]
Facing Loss During the Holidays
Posted on Dec 30th 2020 by Florida Blue in partnership with New Directions

When distance and circumstance prevent us from being with those we love during the holidays we may find ourselves sad and lonely. And if we’ve lost someone close to us, the holidays will likely feel less bright this year. When others are celebrating, we may experience emotions that include resentment, anxiety, emptiness and grief. How can we manage these normal reactions and find ways to soothe [...]
Rest, Recuperation After COVID-19, Best Ways to Heal
Posted on Dec 30th 2020 by Florida Blue

While there’s still so much we don’t know about COVID-19, one thing is for sure - it affects each person differently. And sometimes, even mild cases can cause symptoms like headaches, fatigue and shortness of breath. But what if those symptoms continue even after you’ve tested negative for the virus? Dr. Kelli Tice Wells, Florida Blue’s Senior Medical Director for medical affairs says i [...]
Tell Yourself a Different Story
Posted on Dec 30th 2020 by Florida Blue in partnership with New Directions

The holiday season is a time for high expectations of ourselves and others. The trouble is, real life rarely measures up to the movie scenes and magazines. We all know this on some level, yet year after year, we put undue pressure on ourselves. Pay attention to stress triggers. When you are feeling the pressure stop and ask yourself… [...]
Four Easy Decorating Tips for the Holidays
Posted on Dec 23rd 2020 by Sharon LaSure-Roy

Lowering your holiday stress level should include lowering your expectations. Many of us find that it is a difficult task as we compare our decorating skills, or lack there of to those fabulous images on Pinterest, YouTube or our friends’ Facebook pages. But what are you to do, when you are hosting a holiday get together; people are dropping in and your in-laws d [...]
Safety First When It Comes to Holiday Celebrations
Posted on Dec 21st 2020 by Florida Blue

You may be tempted to brave the crowded airports with others who are flying to see family or friends for the winter holidays. Or you may have been invited to celebrate locally with some friends you haven’t seen since the COVID-19 pandemic began. [...]
Finding Ways to Stick with Your Annual Resolutions
Posted on Dec 21st 2020 by Florida Blue

By now, many of us are starting to think about New Year’s resolutions. Those promises we make to ourselves each year but often abandon them after a couple of months or so. That [...]
Home for the Holidays - College Edition
Posted on Dec 9th 2020 by Toni Woods

Starting college in 2020 has been odd for our daughter, Mia, and thousands of other freshmen. Only two of her classes met in person, yet that was more than any of my friends' kids had, with most of their classes online. Masks were required everywhere on campus, inside and out. She never even met her dorm RA in person - they were only allowed to do Zoom meetings. No social gatherings in the dorm [...]