By Latha Raja Shankar, M.D., VP of Enterprise Quality, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to learn about one of the most common cancers affecting men. While prostate cancer is highly treatable when detected...
By Latha Raja Shankar, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and VP of Health Care Delivery, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Ask a Health Care Professional: The Importance of Urinary Tract Health as We Age As we grow older, our bodies change in many ways, and that...
By Latha Raja Shankar, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and VP of Health Care Delivery, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico As we enjoy the warmth and sunshine of summer, it’s important to remember that protecting our skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays is...
By Latha Raja Shankar, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and VP of Health Care Delivery, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of older adults, yet many misconceptions persist about what it is and how it can be...
By Latha Raja Shankar, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and VP of Health Care Delivery, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico As we age, maintaining physical fitness becomes more important than ever for both our bodies and our minds. Regular physical activity not only...
By Latha Raja Shankar, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and VP of Health Care Delivery, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, As we celebrate National Nutrition Month, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the essential role that nutrition plays in maintaining health and...
Cancer Prevention Strategies for Older Adults By Latha Raja Shankar, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and VP of Health Care Delivery, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico February is Cancer Prevention Month, a timely reminder that it’s never too late to make positive...
By Latha Raja Shankar, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and VP of Health Care Delivery at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico A question I hear often is: “Does sleep really matter as we get older?” The answer is an enthusiastic, yes! As a health care professional, I...
By Latha Raja Shankar, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and VP of Health Care Delivery, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico November is American Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about a condition that affects millions, particularly older adults. As we age,...
By Latha Raja Shankar, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and VP of Health Care Delivery at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness about the disease and promoting early...
