Healthy Conversations

Healthy Conversations is a partnership between the Iowa Newspaper Foundation and Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa to provide Iowa newspapers a monthly health and wellness article AND an opportunity for earning revenue.
Healthy Conversations articles are available to all INA member newspapers. Each article is written by a professional writer with expertise in health issues. The articles are offered in PDF format with space available for sponsorship advertising.
Possible advertising partners include:
• Hospitals
• Medical Centers
• Pharmacies
• Fitness Centers
• Insurance Providers
The articles are also available in text format for newspapers wishing to design their own layout.
For more information on the Healthy Conversations campaign, contact Geof Fischer, Iowa Newspaper Foundation Development Director, at 515-422-9070 or gfischer@inanews.com.
Current Article
Aches, fever, chills - oh my! (October 2018)
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How is your hometown impacting your health? (September 2018)
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Finding a work-life balance (August 2018)
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Five Tips for Summertime Skin Safety (June 2018)
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Join the HIIT Craze (April 2018)
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Hearty Numbers (February 2018)
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No excuses, no regrets (October 2017)
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Practical ways to keep good health in your retirement (July 2017)
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Shopping for quality health care just got easy (May 2017)
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Don't let the flu get the best of you! (September 2016)
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Prior authorization, generics, and specialty drugs - oh my! (July 2016)
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Beat the heat Don't let those summer rays sneak up on you! (June 2016)
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What your dental hygienist knows just by looking into your mouth (March 2016)
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What does my health coverage have to do with tax time? (Feb. 2016)
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Why you should try your doctor's patient portal (Jan. 2016)
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The top three things you should be using in your health plan (Nov. 2015)
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Take Charge of Your Breast Health (Oct. 2015)
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The Future of Antibiotics (Sept. 2015)
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Have a healthy start to the school year (August 2015)
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Incorporating healthy activities into your vacation plans (July 2015)
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Are you getting all of the nutrients you need? (June 2015)
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Take the surprise out of your health care bills (May 2015)
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Take charge of your breast health (April 2015)
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Missed open enrollment? Certain life events may allow you to add health insurance coverage (March 2015)
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Technology can help you keep your New Year’s Resolution (Jan. 2015)
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Simple Ways to Burn Calories during the Holidays (Dec. 2014)
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The four questions you need to ask when shopping for health insurance (Nov. 2014)
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Take control of your health care with consumer driven health plans (Oct. 2014)
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Turning Medicare Nonsense into Common Sense (Sept. 2014)
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Have a healthy start to the school year (August 2014)
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Insurer celebrates 75th anniversary by giving back to communities (July 2014)
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Certain life events may allow you to add health insurance coverage (June 2014)
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Global Employee Health and Fitness Month (May 2014)
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7 Tips to sleep better and save money (Jan 2014)
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