Now is a great time to love your heart See your health care provider for a blood pressure check. You may be due for cholesterol or diabetes tests as well. Discuss medications you may be taking for: ■Blood pressure ■Cholesterol ■Diabetes ■Kidney health Make positive changes, such as: ■Eat foods that are high in fiber, like beans and vegetables. ■Choose proteins that are low in fat. ■Get active with exercises or a sport you enjoy. Pregnant? Consider Care Coordination Our community partners and maternity providers are looking after our pregnant members. The partners may also include early intervention for infants from birth to 3 years old who are having delays in development or health-related needs. As a pregnant member, you may receive a call from a community partner offering Care Coordination. We hope you will respond and take part. Care Coordination can help you: ■With managing your pregnancy through early childhood ■Learn more about plan benefits ■Find the right health care services Care Coordination is voluntary and at no cost. To learn more about Care Coordination, call Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico at 877-232-5518. If you are speech or hearing-impaired, call 711 for TTY service. This program does not replace your doctor’s care. Always talk to your health care provider about any health questions or concerns. Care for pregnant members with substance use Using a treatment team helps pregnant people who use substances. Your doctors, nurses, and counselors work together as a team to keep you and your baby safe. Your team makes sure that your needs and your baby’s needs are met throughout your pregnancy. You can also learn about healthy eating, rest, and baby care. Getting all your care from one team saves time and helps you stay in treatment. This care lowers the risk of early birth and helps both parent and baby stay healthy. Talk to your doctors, and ask if they are in contact with your other therapists. Ask if they share information about your care with each other. If they don’t, you can give written permission for your providers to share information with each other to support your care. 4 Blue for Your Health Winter 2026
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