Point of Health

Lowering the Cost of Prescription Drugs: A Bold New Partnership by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York

In Point of Health episode 59, "The Stress of Money," Kelly Hahl, manager, population health, shares simple tips for managing stress, specifically caused from finances.

In Point of Health episode 58, "Everything BlueCross BlueShield Members Need to Know About Latus Medical Care," Peggy Smering, RN, Practice Administrator for Latus Medical Care gives us an inside look at the new primary care office that will exclusively serve BlueCross BlueShield members.

In Point of Health episode 57, "Where to go for Care When you Need it," Dr. Hope Fisher, Medical Director for BlueCross BlueShield discusses care options, including telemedicine, primary care, urgent care and ER, and in what situations we should turn to each.

In Point of Health episode 56, "Blue Fund 2019: Building Communities," Mike Ball, Director, Blue Fund for BlueCross BlueShield gives us an update on initiatives that Blue Fund supported in 2018, and reveals the 2019 Blue Fund recipients.

In Point of Health episode 55, "Simple Tips for Limiting Kids' Screen Time," Dr. Mark Perry, Medical Director for BlueCross helps us understand the implications of excessive screen time and shares simple tips for controlling technology use.

In Point of Health episode 53, "Navigating Your Health," Tina Lamont, director, inpatient utilization and case management for BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York helps us understand how to navigate our health care.

In Point of Health episode 52, "Guide to Getting through the Grocery Store," Melissa Shiah, Manager, Population Health for BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York offers some simple tips to make the grocery store a positive, healthy experience.

In Point of Health episode 51, "Understanding Postpartum Depression," Jennifer Johengen-Vogel, MS, RN, Vice President, Health Management for BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York sheds light on postpartum depression.

In Point of Health episode 54, "The Benefits of Music in a Community," — JoAnn Falletta, Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra shares the many benefits that music has on a community and why it’s important in our daily lives.

In Point of Health episode 50, “Why Mindfulness Matters?" Melissa Shiah, manager, population health for BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York discusses what mindfulness is, why it’s important, and how you can use it in your daily life.

In Point of Health episode 49, “Women's Health: Decade by Decade," Dr. J’Leise Sosa from General Physician PC helps us understand what preventive care measures women should focus on at each stage of their life.

In Point of Health episode 48, “Ways to Keep Kids Busy on a Budget," Cait Zulewski, director, corporate relations for BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York shares information about all of the fearless family activities that BlueCross BlueShield is sponsoring in Western New York this summer.