Chattanooga Times Free Press, Mary Fortune, September 9, 2020 Over the last six months, the local health care community has learned big lessons in a big hurry to protect public health during the coronavirus pandemic — but some challenges are …
How we helped expand telehealth specialty care in East Tennessee
BCBST News Center, Alison Sexter, August 26, 2020 Community hospitals, especially those in outlying areas, often face challenges providing specialty care. But in East Tennessee, BlueCross strategic partner Covenant Health is using telehealth services to offer more advanced treatment for …
In a COVID-19 era, the flu vaccine remains essential | Opinion
Tennessean, Dr. Andrea Willis, August 26, 2020 Even if you aren’t at high risk, getting vaccinated with the flu shot can help protect those who are. If you’ve recently heard the word “vaccine,” it’s most likely been in relation to …
Dr. Andrea Willis, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, on Tennessee Voices
Tennessean’s Tennessee Voices, David Plazas and Dr. Andrea Willis, August 21, 2020 To view the full interview, please click here. Dr. Andrea Willis knew she wanted to be a medical doctor when, as a little girl in Athens, Alabama, she sought …
Real story: how biking improved my physical and mental health during COVID-19
BCBST WellTuned, Christina Robinson, August 13, 2020 Before COVID-19, I was training for a half and full marathon. I strength trained five times a week, ran 10-plus miles every weekend, meal prepped, and fell asleep by 11 p.m. Training became …