Have you had a checkup lately?
617 Media2024-07-01T10:41:19-04:00Haven’t had a physical exam in a while? Or maybe you only see a doctor when you are sick or have a minor injury? Make the time to schedule a physical (checkup) with a primary [...]
Caregiving and the Sandwich Generation
617 Media2024-06-03T15:17:54-04:00What is the “Sandwich Generation?” Generally, it refers to adults who are caring for young children and for aging parents at the same time. But the definition has grown to include a broader range of [...]
May is Mental Health Month
617 Media2024-04-26T10:55:24-04:00May is Mental Health Month, dedicated to prioritizing our well-being and promoting open conversations about mental health. At the Local 4 Funds Office, we recognize the importance of mental health and its impact on our [...]
Alcohol Awareness Month
617 Media2024-04-05T15:54:30-04:00April is Alcohol Awareness Month. It is a good time to think about how much you drink, your drinking patterns and the role that alcohol plays in your life and the lives of your family [...]
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
617 Media2024-03-01T09:48:53-05:00March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum. It is the third most common cancer in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. [...]
New Coverage for Annual Mental Health Wellness Exam
617 Media2024-09-17T10:10:46-04:00Starting March 31, 2024, Blue Cross will cover an annual mental health wellness exam. This exam may be conducted as part of the annual preventive visit with a primary care provider (PCP), or as a [...]
American Heart Month
617 Media2024-02-05T16:26:10-05:00February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans, with approximately 1 in 5 deaths related to heart disease. Heart disease is an umbrella term for a variety of [...]
ahealthyme from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
617 Media2024-02-05T16:27:08-05:00Have you checked out ahealthyme from Blue Cross Blue Shield? ahealthyme is the newly updated, easy-to-use, digital personal wellness program from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts that helps you create healthy habits that stick. [...]
New Year, New You
617 Media2024-01-02T21:11:43-05:00It’s the New Year, so time for some New Year’s resolutions. According to the American Heart Association, making a couple of small changes and sticking to them is easier to achieve than making several [...]
Coping With Stress Over The Holidays
617 Media2023-12-11T12:24:28-05:00The holiday season is upon us. For many, it can mean parties, food, togetherness, and presents. But others may find the season stress-inducing. Whether you are missing an important person from your life, dealing with [...]