Pandemic Shines Light on Health Care Disparities
One Year Later: Looking Back on a Year With COVID-19 and What We Know Now
This month marks one year since the coronavirus pandemic reached South Carolina. Now the state nears 8,000 deaths from the virus and almost 500,000 confirmed cases, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. BlueCross’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Matt Bartels shares some insight on what we have learned, recommendations for staying safe now and what to expect in the months ahead.
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Food Insecurity and Diabetes: Access to Healthy Foods Is Crucial to Managing Disease
Careful meal planning and preparation is key to managing diabetes. But many people affected by diabetes also are affected by food insecurity. This can limit their access to healthy options.
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Oncologist: Follow Up Cancer Screenings Now
The coronavirus pandemic has affected every facet of daily lives including health care choices. Studies have shown a significant decrease in the number of people getting cancer screenings. Dr. Kashyap Patel, an oncologist, discusses the importance of keeping up with cancer screenings during the pandemic.
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