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Excellus BCBS Community Check-In
by 710 WOR (WOR-AM)
Welcome to Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s Community Check-In. Each week, we’ll have conversations about all things health, sharing the latest info and tips to support you in managing your own health and wellness. For even more info, visit ExcellusBCBS.com or, follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
Episodes
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Confronting Unconscious Bias in Healthcare
In this episode of the Community Check In, Dr. Mark Brown, Senior Medical Director at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, explores unconscious bias in healthcare. Dr. Brown sheds light on the roots of bias, its impact on patient care and practical steps for both individuals and institutions to address...
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How to Manage Stress During the Holiday Season
We’re in the midst of the holiday season and while it’s often a joyful time filled with family moments, it can also be quite stressful for folks for a variety of reasons. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Hopkins, Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield…
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Health Care Access: The Critical Role of Biosimilars
In this episode of The Community Check-In, Eugene Rozenblyum, Senior Director of Trade Relations and Enterprise Drug Solutions at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, explores the world of biosimilars—a category of drugs that has emerged in the last decade, offering potentially lower-cost alternatives…
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The Loneliness Epidemic: Unveiling the Health Implications of Social Isolation
In part 1 of this two-part series on loneliness, Dr. Geoffrey Hopkins, Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield explores the concept of loneliness and its impact on an individuals' overall wellness. He discusses the factors that disrupt social connections and...
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Breaking Down Barriers to Better Health Care
In this episode of the Community Check-In, Christy Simoncelli, Director of Health Equity at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, delves into the crucial topic of health equity, exploring its meaning and emphasizing why it should matter to everyone. Christy passionately discusses the systemic,...
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The Common But Preventable Disease: Prediabetes
What is prediabetes, how is it treated and how can it be prevented? In this episode of the Community Check-In, Lorna Fitzpatrick, vice president of medical affairs for safety net programs and senior medical director at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield answers these important questions about this...
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The Real Deal on Weight Loss Drugs
In this episode of The Community Check-In, Nicole Dawley, Senior Director of Pharmacy Strategy and Policy at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, explores the complex world of weight management drugs. Nicole provides valuable insights into the background of the obesity epidemic, the science behind…
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Medicare Made Simple
In this episode of The Community Check-In, we're joined by Elisa Brescia, Regional Medicare Consultant for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, who is simplifying the complexities of Medicare. Medicare can often appear confusing with its multitude of plans, enrollment rules and eligibility criteria....
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Getting the Most from Your Medicare Prescriptions
In this episode of The Community Check-In, Renee Sabin-Haggerty, Clinical Pharmacist and Director of Medicare Part D Strategy & Operations at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield gives valuable tips on how people with Medicare can save money on their prescription medications and stay healthy. Renee...
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Health Insurance 101
In this episode of the Community Check-In, BJ Adigun, director of safety net community partnerships and engagement at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, sheds light on the various avenues to obtain health insurance, from individual and family plans to options for businesses, all while emphasizing the...
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Fueling Health: Exercise Snacking and Healthy Eating
Have you ever heard of the term “exercise snacking”? In this episode of the Community Check-In, Janette Westman, wellbeing engagement consultant at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield talks about this simple concept that is meant to keep ourselves happy and healthy. Janette also touches upon some…
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Mental Health Struggles and Finding Resilience
In this episode of Community Check-In, Dr. Geoffrey Hopkins, Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, addresses the profound impact of the past few years on individuals' mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic brought forth stress, anxiety, social isolation,...
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Why Health Insurance Matters
In this episode of Community Check-In, Dr. Steven Cohen, Chief Medical Officer for Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield, discusses the importance of health insurance and how it contributes to overall health and well-being. The episode explores how health insurance not only protects individuals and...
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Menthol Cigarettes: Targeting Youth and Exploiting Communities
In this episode of the Community Check-In, Dr. Lisa Harris, senior vice president and corporate medical director for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield sheds light on the controversy surrounding menthol flavored cigarettes and their potential ban. Dr. Harris also offers actionable steps for parents,...
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Addressing Burnout in Today's Workforce
In this episode of the Community Check-In, host Joe Lomonaco welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Hopkins, senior medical director of behavioral health at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, to discuss the issue of employee burnout. Remote work has brought about significant shifts in work environments, schedules, and...
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Men's Health Awareness: Hidden Risks and the Power of Prevention
In this episode of the Community Check-In, Dr. Mark Brown, family physician and medical director at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, discusses the importance of addressing men's health. He encourages hesitant individuals to consider the benefits of early intervention and shares personal experiences...
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Keeping Your Kids Healthy: Summer Well-Child Visits
In this episode of the Community Check-In, Dr. Lorna Fitzpatrick, vice president of medical affairs for safety net programs at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield joins us to discuss the significance of summer well-child visits. From infancy to young adulthood, these visits play a crucial role in...
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Cervical Cancer and the Power of Early Detection
In this episode of the Community Check-In, Dr. Angel Kerney, board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) and medical director at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield dives into the significance of preventive screenings, focusing on cervical cancer. By emphasizing the benefits of early detection…
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Part 2: Who is most vulnerable to loneliness?
In part 2 of this two-part series on loneliness, we return to the discussion with Dr. Geoffrey Hopkins, Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, to explore the impact of loneliness on specific populations, such as seniors and teens. He shares steps…
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Part1: The Loneliness Epidemic: Unveiling the Health Implications of Social Isolation
In part 1 of this two-part series on loneliness, Dr. Geoffrey Hopkins, Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield explores the concept of loneliness and its impact on an individuals' overall wellness. He discusses the factors that disrupt social connections and...
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Tips For Taking Medications and Saving Money
Medication adherence refers to taking prescription medicine correctly as prescribed. In this episode of the Community Check-In, Dr. Mona Chitre, chief pharmacy officer and president of pharmacy solutions at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield discusses the importance of medication adherence as well as...
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Colorectal Cancer: How Screening Saves Lives
Some people may think colon cancer is mainly a man's disease, but the truth is, almost as many women as men are diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Dr. Lorna Fitzpatrick, vice president of medical affairs for safety net programs and senior medical director at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield joins us...
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What is Exercise Snacking?
Have you ever heard of the term “exercise snacking”? In this episode of the Community Check-In, Janette Westman, wellbeing engagement consultant at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield talks about this fascinating concept that is meant to keep ourselves happy and healthy. Janette also touches upon some...
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How We Can All Help Address Maternal Health Disparities
Maternal health refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. It affects every single woman, regardless of race or ethnicity. Yet there are higher childbirth complications rates for Black and Hispanic women regardless of age - why is that? Dr. Gina Cuyler,...
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IDEA Healthcare and What it Means
In this episode of the Community Check-In, Sady Fischer, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield discusses the importance of DEI commitments, especially in the workplace. Sady lays out how locally, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is working to create more...
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Ways to help address Childhood Mental Health
In this episode, Dr. Geoffrey Hopkins, senior medical director, behavioral health at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield discusses the mental health impact the pandemic has had on our children – and how we can help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How to Stay Healthy and Move More This Winter
In this episode, Registered Dietitian and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Wellbeing Engagement Consultant, Pat Salzer, talks to us about practical ways to stay healthy during the holiday season and beyond to help us feel our best. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How to Simplify and Save on Your Medicare Prescriptions
Healthy aging is a goal everyone aspires to. In this episode, Renee Sabin-Haggerty, Director of Medicare Part D Strategy & Operations at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield discusses the tips to help Medicare members simplify as well as economize on their prescription medications. See...
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How to Get Health Insurance
When we think of health insurance, we often get overwhelmed by choices and costs. In this episode of the Community Check-In, Todd Muscatello, SVP of Segment Strategy and Performance at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, talks about all the ways you can get health insurance, how to find the right plan...
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Learn How Mammograms Can Save Lives
In this episode, Dr. Erin Conway, Medical Director with Excellus BlueCross BlueShield talks to us about breast cancer awareness and screening. Did you know, a mammogram can detect breast cancer at its earliest stages when treatment is most successful, but unfortunately not all women are being...
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Why You Need Health Insurance
In this episode, Joe and Dr. Stephen Cohen, Chief Medical Officer for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, tackle a topic that’s a question for a lot of people – one they may not think of as being part of their health routine – and that’s “why should I have health insurance?” See…
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How to Reduce Costs for Your Prescription Medication Plan
When we think about taking care of our health, we often think about working out, eating healthy and avoiding germs. But, taking medications as prescribed is also a key ingredient in our overall health management. In this episode, Mona Chitre, Chief Pharmacy Officer and Vice President of…
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Addressing Childhood Mental Health and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
As kids head back to school, Dr. Geoffrey Hopkins, senior medical director, behavioral health at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield discusses the mental health impact the pandemic has had on our children – and how we can help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Menthol Cigarettes and Health Disparities
Dr. Gina Cuyler, vice president of health equity and community investments at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield here talks to us about menthol-flavored tobacco products and how they're proven to be more addictive and harder to quit. Yet tobacco companies continue to use this popular flavor to attract...
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The Practice of Mindful Eating
In this episode, Pat Salzer, registered dietitian and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield wellbeing engagement consultant talks to us about the concept of mindful eating and how incorporating this practice into our lives can lead to improved health and wellbeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Understanding and Avoiding Employee Burnout
Change can bring on stress. Unrecognized, stress can cause burnout. Two-thirds of workers surveyed by Indeed said the pandemic has worsened employee burnout. Dr. Geoffrey Hopkins, Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, designs and supports internal employee...
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Don't Skip Cervical Cancer Screenings
In this episode, Dr. Angel Kerney, board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) and medical director at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield talks to us about the importance of getting screened for cancer and how early detection makes it one of the most successfully treatable cancers. See...
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An Honest Conversation About Mental Health
The last few years have left a lot of people hurting. Many of us have endured stress, anxiety, social isolation, economic uncertainty and more during COVID-19. This has all taken a toll on our mental health. In this episode of the Community Check-In, Dr. Geoffrey Hopkins, senior medical director,...
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The Importance of Summer Well-Child Visits
It is never too early to arrange the medical and dental visits your children will need over the summer break from school. In this episode of the Community Check-In, Dr. Lorna Fitzpatrick, vice president of medical affairs for safety net programs and senior medical director at Excellus BlueCross...
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IDEA Healthcare: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access
In this episode of the Community Check-In, Sady Fischer, director of diversity, equity and inclusion at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield discusses the importance of DEI commitments, especially in the workplace. Sady lays out how locally, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is working to create more...
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Reducing Racial Disparities in Maternal Health
Maternal health refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. It affects every single woman, regardless of race or ethnicity. Yet there are higher childbirth complications rates for black and Hispanic women regardless of age - why is that? Dr. Gina Cuyler,...
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Exercise Snacking and Cost Effective Shopping
Have you ever heard of the term “exercise snacking”? In this episode of the Community Check-In, Pat Salzer, wellbeing engagement consultant at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield talks about this fascinating concept that is meant to keep ourselves happy and healthy. Pat also touches upon some simple…
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Learning Your Options for Medicare Plans
Medicare can be confusing. Sometimes, it’s hard to navigate who is eligible for Medicare and what plans are even out there. In this episode of the Community Check-In, Elisa Brescia, Medicare sales consultant at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield takes us through the ins and outs of Medicare. Elisa...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s Community Check-In. Each week, we’ll have conversations about all things health, sharing the latest info and tips to support you in managing your own health and wellness. For even more info, visit ExcellusBCBS.com or, follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
HOSTED BY
710 WOR (WOR-AM)
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Welcome to Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s Community Check-In. Each week, we’ll have conversations about all things health, sharing the latest info and tips to support you in managing your own health and wellness. For even more info, visit ExcellusBCBS.com or, follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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