A provider's guide to women's health:
Partnering for better outcomes
At Blue Cross, we are committed to advancing women's health by supporting you, our provider partners. We recognize women’s unique health journeys and offer resources to help you provide accessible, inclusive, and preventive care at every stage of life.
This guide highlights key clinical focus areas and resources to enhance your practice and improve health outcomes for your patients.
Health journeys:
Key clinical conversations
This developmental period is a critical window to establish a trusting patient-provider relationship and introduce key concepts of health autonomy and preventive care.
Clinical focus areas:
- Contraception
- Gender-affirming care
- Immunizations
- Mental health support
- Routine health check up
This stage is often marked by significant life transitions. Empowering patients to self-advocate for their health is crucial as they navigate new personal and health-related responsibilities.
Clinical focus areas:
- Caregiver support
- Chronic conditions (endometriosis, migraine)
- Fertility and family building (preconception, IUI, IVF)
- Maternity (lactation, NICU)
- Maternal mental health
- Nutrition
This natural transition brings a new set of health considerations. Proactive management of symptoms and health risks can significantly improve a patient's quality of life.
Clinical focus areas:
- Chronic conditions
- Hormone health
- Menopause coaching
- Mental health support
- Nutrition
- Sexual dysfunction
- Weight management
Our focus is on helping senior patients maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life through proactive and supportive care.
Clinical focus areas:
- Balance and fall prevention
- Bone health
- Chronic conditions
- Home-based care
- Memory care
- Mental health support