Healthier Together

The Tubman Center for Health & Freedom was founded by six Black and Indigenous community members to create a new health care system meeting the needs of communities of color and other marginalized communities in the Puget Sound region. The organization is planning an innovative community health center offering culturally appropriate care and integrative medicine.

The U.S. and Washington are in the midst of a behavioral health crisis,, but virtual treatment holds promise to help get more people access to care, said Dr. Mike Franz, executive medical director of behavioral health for Regence BlueShield.

The holiday season can be filled with joy, but it can also be stressful and make people feel sad or lonely. Dr. Mike Franz, executive medical director for behavioral health for Regence BlueShield, said there are things we can all do to cope with the "holiday blues."

Nearly half of Americans have either diabetes or prediabetes, but many of them don’t know it. November is National Diabetes Month.

The state of eating disorders in the United States is staggering, with nearly 30 million Americans experiencing an eating disorder during their lifetime, and only 23% of them receiving treatment.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so this a good time to raise awareness of the disease and for women to schedule a mammogram.

Now is a critical time for Washington residents to understand how to pick a Medicare plan that fits their needs. 

Reach Out and Read makes well-child checkups a little more magical and connects families through the love of reading.

With cold and flu season upon us, Dr. Nicole Saint Clair, Executive Medical Director for Regence BlueShield, provides insight into how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Crisis Connections, which is leading the implementation of the new 988 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline in the Seattle area, said the new national 3-digit hotline will make it easier to people to get help.

Regence BlueShield and the Seattle Sounders have joined forces to bring health, fitness and a sense of well-being to youth in the Puget Sound region.

June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, and in this week's Healthier Together, we're digging into why it can go untreated for many people.

In recognition of Men's Health Month, experts are urging men of all ages to prioritize their well-being, specifically their mental health.

In this week's Healthier Together, we delve into the alarming effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence of eating disorders across America.

Workforce issues from the COVID-19 pandemic are still lingering. About 46% of US workers report they are burned out from their jobs. In this week's Healthier Together, we look at the top causes of burnout and how to avoid it.

How to deal with addiction is top of mind for many people, families and cities. The CEO of Boulder Care says "substance use disorder" is a treatable condition. In this week's Healthier Together, we learn how one treatment center says that virtual visits can help.

ALS is a progressive disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal chord. In this week's Healthier Together, a woman shares her story of working her dream job to receiving a gut-wrenching diagnosis.

Gardening bloomed during the pandemic. Some started for security in their food supply, but it's also a great reason to get outdoors and relieve stress.

One of the trends that developed during COVID is proving to have legs: virtual fitness. It's where people work out with a trainer from home rather than heading to the gym. In this week's Healthier Together, we hear about ways to enhance your fitness regimen with virtual classes.