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Where to go for Care: Decoding Your Medical Provider Options

By: Dr. S. George Kipa, MD, deputy chief medical officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan  Recent studies indicate that nearly half of the 500,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan member visits to the emergency room (ER) in 2015 were inappropriate or potentially avoidable. The average cost of a non-emergency ER room visit is $750, but can cost… 

Seven Ways to Encourage your Children to Eat More Fruits and Veggies

 Tired of trying to make your kids eat fruits and vegetables? You feel you have tried every single trick under the sun so that your kids eat their greens and fruits without throwing a tantrum and still nothing works?  Well, here are 7 smart ways which are sure to turn the tables in your favor! Take a look: 1. Make… 

Cholesterol 101

By: Grace Derocha, registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and certified health coach at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan More than 102 million American adults have unhealthy cholesterol levels. Because there are no symptoms, many individuals with high cholesterol remain unaware that they carry a higher risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions.… 

Metro Detroit Suicide Prevention Resources

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Each year more than 41,000 individuals die by suicide leaving countless family members and friends behind to piece their lives back together. 90% of those who die by suicide have a diagnosable mental illness. Too often individuals avoid treatment due to stigma or lack of resources. Below are resources available in our area for… 

A Parent’s Guide to Dietary Discussions

By: Grace Derocha, registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and certified health coach with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Knowing that one in three Michigan children are overweight or obese, it’s crucial that parents understand the best approach to discussions around health. The physical, mental and emotional consequences of ignoring a child’s health largely outweigh the discomfort one might feel… 

Sour Cream Apple Cinnamon Crumb Bars

  Fall is the season for apples, visiting farms and cider mills, making all kinds of apple goodies like Apple Butterscotch Brownies. Caramel Apples, Apple Sandwiches, and more. So when I was asked to create a recipe, featuring DairyPure Sour Cream my first thought was to include apples! These sour cream bars turned out perfectly, I’m sure you will love them too! DairyPure… 

Grandparent Visitation Rights in Michigan

In Michigan, when grandparents are denied access to their grandchild they can petition the court for grandparent visitation rights.  The process can be an uphill battle because there are restrictions on their ability to do so successfully.  The biggest obstacle to grandparents petitioning for visitation rights is that parents have a Constitutionally protected fundamental right to raise their children without…