BlueChoice HealthPlan

Women's Health

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We know women have unique health concerns. We strive to provide you with information about the health care you need. We also encourage you to practice healthy lifestyle behaviors to help you feel good and avoid problems down the road. Use some of the resources here to increase your knowledge and build better health!

• Test your knowledge about women's health
• Building Better Health for Women -- Your online resource for helpful information, cool tools, self-care channels and much more!
• Recommendations for Preventive Care -- A list of preventive exams and screenings that every woman needs to know about.
• Women's Health Newsletters
• Adult Immunization Schedule
• Breast Health -- Early detection for breast cancer starts with you. It's as easy as 1-2-3.
  • All women should perform a monthly breast self-exam. You'll find animated instructions on how to do this exam easily and accurately here.
  • All women should receive yearly clinical breast exams from their physicians.
  • Women age 40 and older should have a mammogram every 1-2 years. Just get a referral from your personal physician and receive your mammogram at a network mammography facility.
• Cervical Health -- Cervical cancer is one of the most common female cancers. It's also one of the most treatable, when detected early! All women age 18 and older should have a yearly Pap smear for early detection of cervical cancer.
• Colorectal Health -- All women should have colorectal cancer screenings after age 50, sometimes earlier if you have risk factors. Talk to your doctor about which screening is best for you. Learn more about colon and rectal cancer.
• Sexual Health -- Chlamydia affects women of all ages. Find out more about chlamydia here.
• Preparing for Pregnancy -- Here is some valuable information on getting your body ready for pregnancy. A healthy pregnancy starts before you're pregnant.
• Maternity Care -- If you are expecting, check out our Great Expectations®† Maternity  program.
• Osteoporosis -- Look to Building Better Health and the National Osteoporosis Foundation for ideas on how to maintain healthy bones for a lifetime.
• Heart Disease -- Check out Building Better Health and the American Heart Association to find out what you can do to prevent the number one killer of women today.
• Menopause -- Having hot flashes? Wondering about the latest news in hormone replacement therapy? Check out Building Better Health or the North American Menopause Society for up-to-date guidance on these topics and more.
• Great Expectations®† Women's Health -- BlueChoice HealthPlan's program will help you stay on track with recommended well-woman care and screenings.

 

Other Helpful Links

The National Health Information Center for Women

National Cancer Institute

If you are a BlueChoice HealthPlan member, please refer to your benefits for coverage of specific exams or screenings. For more help, please log into My Insurance Manager, where you can ask customer service a question -- your information will be confidential and secure!