Bledsoe Health Trust

06/20/2026

TRAVELING WITH DIABETES takes a little extra planning, especially during the hot summer. A Livongo coach can help you be prepared to stay healthy and enjoy your trip safely, even with time zone changes, increased activity, and heat that can affect glucose levels. Learn more at bledsoehealthtrust.org; click Medical, then Additional Programs.

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06/19/2026

WEAR BLUE THIS FRIDAY to support men’s health—and show you mean it by scheduling your annual exam. Thirty minutes, once a year, can help you live a longer and more vibrant life by identifying common conditions and getting them under control--so they don’t cause catastrophes down the road.

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06/18/2026

GRILLING VEGETABLES is an easy, delicious way to add more nutrients and flavor to your meals. Vegetables like zucchini, peppers, mushrooms, and asparagus become naturally sweet and smoky on the grill while providing fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Toss with olive oil and herbs for a healthy summer side dish everyone can enjoy.

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06/15/2026

1 in 8 MEN WILL DEVELOP PROSTATE CANCER in their lifetime. Eary detection greatly improves treatment and survival rates. If you’re 55–69, talk to your doctor about whether PSA testing is right for you. If you have any risk factors, start the conversation at age 40-49.

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06/14/2026

GET OUTSIDE. Make family memories by taking everyone outside. You don’t have to trudge miles or climb mountains. Just take a walk in the woods, explore a little, and breathe some fresh air. It’s not only good for your health, it’s also good for your mental wellness.

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06/13/2026

HELLO, SUMMER. Back strain from yardwork? Shoulder injuries from sports? Knee pain from running or hiking? Hinge Health digital physical therapy can improve strength, mobility, and recovery to help prevent minor summer injuries from becoming year-long problems. Click here to get started https://www.bledsoehealthtrust.org/blog/spring-into-motion

06/12/2026

16 MILLION AMERICANS HAVE COPD, a long-term lung disease. If that’s you, Regence’s Condition Manager program can help you slow its progression and reduce flare-ups. (The program also helps people with asthma, low back pain, coronary artery disease, diabetes, and congestive heart failure.) Get details at bledsoehealthtrust.org; click Medical then Additional Programs.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a long-term lung...

06/11/2026

ROUTINE EYE EXAMS can spot cataracts early. You’re at greater risk if you have diabetes, smoke, have excessive UV exposure, have had eye injuries, use steroids, or are 60+. Early detection and surgery are highly effective at restoring clear vision for most patients. Find a VSP in-network eye doctor at bledsoehealthtrust.org; click Vision.

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06/08/2026

A HEART STOPS BEATING. What do you do? 350,000 cardiac arrests occur each year in the US; most are fatal without immediate help. CPR and early defibrillation with an AED dramatically improve survival rates. Learn what to do and be prepared to save a life.

Hands-only CPR is simple and easy to learn and prepares you for the...

06/07/2026

A TRUE FRIEND TELLS YOU TO QUIT. But that doesn’t mean you have to do it on your own. Quit For Life can help you stop smoking for good (at no cost to you). Text, chat, or call 1-866-784-8454 or go to quitnow.net. Get all the details on bledsoehealthtrust.org, click Medical, then Additional Programs.

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