BCBSMA News Service

Research has found that the presence of a committed and encouraging adult who believes in ‘me and my future’ is an essential ingredient for many resilient youth who succeed in the face of adversity.

Josh Herting has a simple message for young adults.
“My advice is if you have any justifiable reason, any symptom or pain, no matter how minor, get screened for colon cancer,” he says. “It’s worth it. I wouldn’t want anyone to go through what I went through.”

It takes about 55,000 steps to complete the Boston Marathon, and with every step she takes on Monday, runner Susan Langlois will be thinking of a vivacious 12-year-old named Abby.

Diagnosis rates for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are skyrocketing, and most children with the condition are not receiving the recommended treatment protocol, according to Blue Cross Blue Shield Association data released today.

A grateful Revere woman credits nurse case managers at Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts with helping her make healthy choices and dramatic lifestyle changes despite significant challenges.