Bledsoe Health Trust

10/25/2025

RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE. 1 out of every 10 Oregonians suffer from substance abuse disorder. However, people can and DO recover from alcohol and drug misuse and lead healthier lives. One of the most effective paths to recovery is through professional treatment, available to you and your dependents through your Health Plan. Get the details here: www.bledsoehealthtrust.org/blog/when-use-becomes-misuse

10/23/2025

AN APPLE A DAY. Apples are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants which support healthy digestion, brain health, and weight management. An apple a day can help lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation, and reduce the risk of stroke, cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Enjoy the taste of fall with this delicious, healthy, recipe.

Each Thursday one of the 100+ tasty video recipes from the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program is featured on the Mayo Clinic News Network, just in time for y...

10/22/2025

WHAT’S IN YOUR MEDICINE CABINET? Take stock and be ready for whatever this fall might bring. Discard outdated OTC products and prescription meds you no longer need. Questions about safety, side effects or interactions? Now is a good time to ask your pharmacist or provider about all the prescriptions, supplements and OTC products you use.

Pharmacist Carla Moore in Fort Smith tells us what the day is about and has some ways of staying healthy.Subscribe to 5NEWS for exclusive content: https://ww...

10/20/2025

ARE YOU ONE OF THE 15 MILLION U.S. ADULTS WITH JOINT PAIN? Hinge Health can help you find relief—at no cost to you. Hinge Health provides access to a personalized 12-week digital physical therapy program. Simply use the app on your phone to follow three, 15-minute sessions per week. Learn more at bledsoehealthtrust.org, click Medical, then Additional Programs.

What is Hinge Health, exactly? Hinge Health is a personalized program to reduce your pain and get you stronger and healthier. Learn more about our digital cl...

10/19/2025

YOU HAVE OPTIONS. Got the sniffles? Can’t get out of bed? Coughing? Sneezing? Sore throat? When you need medical care, you can choose from virtual visits with your provider or through MDLIVE, see a doctor in person, or stop by a clinic on your way to work. Find an in-network provider fast at bledsoehealthtrust.org, then click Key Contacts.

MDLIVE online doctors visit you when you’re not feeling well enough to leave the house. Why not stay at home instead of driving to the doctor’s office and si...

10/18/2025

MAMMOGRAM GUIDELINES. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends women at average risk should begin screening at age 40 and get a mammogram every 2 years until age 74. There is no cost to you for screening mammograms performed by an in-network provider.

10/17/2025

ALWAYS BE PREPARED. If you have diabetes, eating to maintain ideal blood sugar levels is critical. Be sure to always keep non-perishable snacks and water within reach. Livongo coaches have proven strategies and real-world tips to help you prevent spikes or dips in glucose levels, even on your busiest days. Learn more at bledsoehealthtrust.org/blog/stay-cool-and-in-control.

10/16/2025

SHIELD YOURSELF FROM GERMS. Handwashing is one of the most effective ways to prevent illness. Another is to get a seasonal flu shot every year…then, even if you do get the flu the vaccine helps reduce the duration and severity of your illness. There’s no cost to you when you go to an in-network provider or Express Scripts pharmacy.

In this video, we talk about the importance of hand washing as an effective way to prevent diseases. We will discuss how to wash your hands properly, when to...

10/13/2025

MOVE IT OR LOSE IT. Regular exercise has immediate and long-term health benefits. Get support and motivation to help you reach your fitness goals through the Regence Empower app for programs, tools, and tips. It’s available at NO COST to BHT members and enrolled dependents. Learn more at regence.com/member/ well-being

When you’re 80 years old and looking back at your life, are you going to wonder if it was all for nothing? Be bold. Be daring. Go after the life you want. It...

10/12/2025

THANK YOU, LUNGS. The average person breathes in and out about 22,000 times per day, or 12-20 breaths per minute. This time of year, when respiratory viruses circulate, you can protect your vital lungs by reducing your risk for flu, pneumonia, and RSV with vaccines, good hand hygiene, and healthy habits.

The flu, also known as influenza, is a common viral infection which spreads from person-to-person. Learn the symptoms, tips to protect yourself from getting ...

10/11/2025

PAIN RELIEF FOR ALL. Virtual physical therapy through Hinge Health can help reduce back, muscle, and joint pain. You’ll work with a physical therapist who creates a personalized exercise plan that you follow at home using the Hinge Health app. Learn more at bledsoehealthtrust.org, click Medical, then Additional Programs.

10/10/2025

IS IT THE BLUES…OR IS IT DEPRESSION? Depression can range from mild feelings of sadness to a deep sense of hopelessness that won’t go away. Online screening (go to screening.mhanational.org) is a confidential, easy way to know if it’s depression—which is a real, common, and treatable condition.

According to the World Health Organization, a round 4% of the population experiences depression, but it can be tough to know the difference between feeling d...