By Latha Raja Shankar, M.D., MBA, Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Why do falls matter? Falls are a threat to the health of older adults and can reduce the ability to remain independent. Falls are dangerous and costly. According to the...
By Diana Weber, M.D., Medical Director, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Summer in New Mexico means spending time outside enjoying activities that make the state such a wonderful place to live. In moderation, sun exposure can be beneficial by enhancing bone...
By Latha Raja Shankar, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 37 million people in the United States have chronic kidney disease — that’s more than one in...
By Diana Weber, M.D., Medical Director, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to stay informed about mental health, advocate for mental well-being and support those with mental illness. Mental health problems are...
By Diana Weber, M.D., Medical Director, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico April is National Minority Health Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about disparities in health care that disproportionately affect minorities. This year’s theme for National...
By Diana Weber, M.D., Medical Director, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 890 new cases of colon and rectal cancer in New Mexico in 2022 and 330 New Mexicans will die of colorectal cancer this year. The...
By Diana Weber, M.D., Medical Director, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico This month we celebrate Valentine’s Day, which is all about hearts. It is fitting that February is also American Heart Month, making this a good time to reflect on how the activities we...
