Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

Take the first step toward a healthier, tobacco-free life with our Quit With Us, LA program. We’ve helped millions quit smoking—and now it’s your turn. Visit our website or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) to start you journey: https://bit.ly/4fftDYH.

“If you are diagnosed with diabetes as an adult, you can absolutely turn your life around by getting on the right medication, becoming active, losing weight and getting your blood sugar under control,” said Deirdre Barfield, MD, MBA, vice president of Medical Management. “It does take commitment and motivation, but it is possible if you keep in mind that taking care of your health is the most important thing you can do for yourself.” https://bit.ly/3YZlbWo

U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week is Nov. 18-24! ‘Go Purple’ anytime during this week to show how we all play a role in fighting #AntimicrobialResistance. What actions can you take to combat AR: https://bit.ly/48Syi0l Keeping your hands clean is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick and prevent spreading germs .Infections caused by antimicrobial-resistant germs are difficult, and sometimes impossible, to treat. No one can completely avoid getting an infection, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk and help stop the spread of germs.

It's Diabetes Awareness Month and our medical directors Dr. Emily Vincent & Dr. Tracy Lemelle-Christophe, MD, FAAP are here to help. Every year, an estimated 27,082 people in Louisiana are newly diagnosed. Listen to understand your risks and learn how to best manage your disease for better health outcomes. Still have questions? Drop them in the comments!

It’s been a great morning at St. Joseph’s Academy talking to students about all of our career opportunities with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana!

In the spirit of #VeteransDay, members of our Boots to Blue Inclusion Network volunteered Friday with Rebuilding Together New Orleans. Together with other community volunteer teams, they put some finishing touches on the refurbished home of an 80-year-old Marine Corps veteran. This is one of our veterans group’s favorite events each year as Rebuilding Together always ensures they can give back to a veteran in need. Though the group was small, they helped complete a major step toward the veteran returning to his fire- and storm-damaged home. They spent the day repairing, priming and painting the home’s exterior alongside fellow veterans from Lowe's Companies, Inc.

Home of the free, because of the brave. Thank you for your service!

Staying on top of your medication and taking it exactly as directed is a good preventive step you can take to be as healthy as possible. Our pharmacists Brice Mohundro and Lauren Carter LeBlanc share some easy tips to help you manage your medicine to reach your health goals. Our help won’t cost you anything because it is part of your health plan. Have more questions? Call 1-800-317-2299. Learn more https://lnkd.in/gybTAPV2 Our in-house team of more than 300 clinicians (nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, counselors) offers no-cost health coaching to help members reach their health and wellness goals, and to stick to their providers’ treatment plans. Because we know taking your medicine as prescribed is one of the best ways to protect your health, we have pharmacists available to review your medicines with you, answer any medicine related questions or discuss any concerns you may have. Our health coaches help eligible members and their healthcare providers take advantage of the $0 Drug Copay program to remove cost barriers that prevent medication adherence.

We were proud to be awarded the President's Award by the National Veterans Business Development Council in recognition of our supplier diversity program and our multiyear support for veteran-owned businesses at their national conference in Detroit, Mich. ? Anselmo R Rodriguez, our Supply Chain Management Manager, accepted the President's Award in recognition of Louisiana Blue’s commitment to foster a more equitable business climate and promote economic growth. Pictured here are Keith King, founder and CEO; Anselmo Rodriguez; Brigadier General (Ret) Richard Miller, president and Amy Applewhite, office manager, and Anselmo Rodriguez.

Use your wings - because you've got the compassion of the cross, the security of the shield and the comfort of Blue behind you. Live Louisiana, we've got you!