2021-2022 Teaching Reflection
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Blue Cross Marks Women’s History Month
BATON ROUGE - March is Women’s History Month, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is honoring influential women around the world, in Louisiana and in its workforce.
“At Blue Cross, as part of our celebration of Women’s History Month, we are focusing on women throughout history who have achieved, inspired, excelled in their fields—sometimes without the fanfare they so richly deserved,” said Cindy Wakefield, vice president of Strategic Communications and chair of the women’s employee resource group.
“At Blue Cross, as part of our celebration of Women’s History Month, we are focusing on women throughout history who have achieved, inspired, excelled in their fields—sometimes without the fanfare they so richly deserved,” said Cindy Wakefield, vice president of Strategic Communications and chair of the women’s employee resource group.
Manship Research Finds Evidence of Racial Disparity in Crisis Coverage
How do media outlets differ when covering divisive issues such as police shootings and racial inequalities? Manship School Ph.D. student Rachel Italiano found that mainstream newspapers and African-American newspapers emphasize different aspects of a crisis.
Take, for example, the Sylville Smith shooting. Sylville, a 23-year-old African-American man, was fatally shot by an African-American police officer in the Sherman Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in August of 2016. The area is one
Take, for example, the Sylville Smith shooting. Sylville, a 23-year-old African-American man, was fatally shot by an African-American police officer in the Sherman Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in August of 2016. The area is one
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Launches Spanish-Language Website
Visitors to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana’s new Spanish-language version of its website can now access key content in Spanish, the most-spoken non-English language in Louisiana. Visitors can click the Español button on the home page of the English-language website, or they can type es.bcbsla.com into their web browser.
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Stronger Than Diabetes: Blue Cross Shares Tips to Stay on Top of Condition
BATON ROUGE – In observance of Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana encourages Louisianians to talk with their healthcare providers about their blood sugar levels and family history to know if they are at risk.
Diabetes is a condition where the body either cannot make or cannot properly use a hormone called insulin that regulates blood sugar. This causes a person’s blood sugar levels to increase, and serious health issues can develop if this is not addressed.
“Diabetes is a common chronic condition, and in Louisiana, we have higher-than-average rates – approximately one in eight state residents is living with diabetes, and it’s among the state’s leading causes of death,” said Dr. Vindell Washington, Blue Cross chief medical officer.
“The good news is that with lifestyle changes like eating healthy food, exercising and having regular visits with your healthcare provider, you can stay on top of diabetes and keep your blood sugar levels under control,” Washington said.
Diabetes is a condition where the body either cannot make or cannot properly use a hormone called insulin that regulates blood sugar. This causes a person’s blood sugar levels to increase, and serious health issues can develop if this is not addressed.
“Diabetes is a common chronic condition, and in Louisiana, we have higher-than-average rates – approximately one in eight state residents is living with diabetes, and it’s among the state’s leading causes of death,” said Dr. Vindell Washington, Blue Cross chief medical officer.
“The good news is that with lifestyle changes like eating healthy food, exercising and having regular visits with your healthcare provider, you can stay on top of diabetes and keep your blood sugar levels under control,” Washington said.
Blue Cross Shares Dental Health Tips to Smile About
BATON ROUGE -- Dental cleanings keep your smile healthy and beautiful by removing plaque and tartar. Did you know that dental hygiene is also an important part of your overall health?
Manship Research Explores Expression in Spanish Language Twitter
The U.S. has the second highest population of Spanish speakers behind Mexico—even beating out Spain. Despite this, not much research has been done on Spanish-language content on Twitter. Through her research, Manship Ph.D. student Jacqueline Oquendo sought to examine what people are talking about in Spanish, particularly content produced by bilingual Latinx users compared to monolingual English speakers. The term “Latinx,” which rose in popularity around 2014, is a gender-neutral alternative to
Steer Clear of Vision Health Nightmares this Halloween
In all the excitement of Halloween, it’s scary how easily accidents can happen. October is Eye Injury Prevention Month, and with the spooky holiday just days away, it’s important for both kids and grownups to know how to protect their eyes from getting hurt.
