Tennessean, Dr. Andrea Willis, October 15, 2020 Parents have spent the majority of 2020 taking steps to protect themselves and their children from COVID-19, all while balancing work, life and education, many from home. With a complicated start to the …
Willis: Getting the flu vaccine is more than a personal choice | Opinion
Chattanooga Times Free Press, Dr. Andrea Willis, October 5, 2020 In years past, many people may have waved off the flu shot. As a doctor, I’ve heard it all: “I’m too busy.” “I don’t like needles.” “Last year’s vaccine wasn’t …
BlueCross Foundation Launches Statewide Flu Vaccine Education Campaign
BCBST News Center, John Hawbaker, September 22, 2020 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation has launched a statewide campaign encouraging Tennesseans to get the flu vaccine. BlueCross medical experts say the flu shot is especially important considering flu season will overlap …
‘COVID fatigue,’ looming flu season pose challenges as coronavirus pandemic continues in Chattanooga region
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 …