The Blue Health Connection health information site is designed especially for Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan members!
Your health is a top priority of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan. We encourage you to stay well informed and actively involved in all your health care decisions.
This health Web site is intended to help you research and understand your health issues and/or concerns.
Body Mass Index
Body mass index (BMI) is a formula to assess your body weight in relation to your height. This formula gives a measure of your body composition and has been shown to be an effective predictor of body fat. To calculate your BMI, enter your height and weight below.
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Epilepsy
You probably have a mental image of an epileptic seizure. Someone
falls to the floor, twitching uncontrollably. This type of seizure
is real, but it's characteristic of just one kind of epilepsy.
There are many other types of seizures. Some may just
Healthy Cooking: Soy Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Vegetarians have long known that soy foods are an excellent source
of protein. For those of us who eat meat, it's a great idea to
replace some of the animal proteins we eat with low-fat,
no-cholesterol
You comparison shop for groceries, automobiles, and electronics - why shouldn't you shop for your healthcare?
Did you know that as a member of the Service Benefit Plan you can get free, independent information on hospitals in your area? Our Hospital Advisor tool
When was the last time you took an inventory of your health? Not just the basic health statistics like blood pressure and cholesterol, but an in-depth look at
the way you live each and every day? Blue Health Assessmentsm can help you understand how your current lifestyle habits and routines affect your health.
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Healthier teens mean healthier families. Click Here to get the straight scoop on issues affecting teens today
Blue Health Connection Service
In addition to Blue Health Connection On-Line services, you also have many telephonic services available 24 hours day, 7 days a week to help
answer health related questions, provide long term health counseling, or help locate health resources.
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Audio Health Library
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AudioHealth Library Directory.
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