BHT_PreventiveCare_230727
Speaker(s): Announcer, Baby, Crowd
Date: July 27, 2023
Length: 4 minutes, 49 seconds


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On screen text: Blue How To
Preventive Care
Brought to you by 
BlueCross BlueShield
Federal Employee Program 
fepblue.org


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On screen text: What’s preventive care?


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Animation of an old family photo with parents and their child, who is wearing glasses. The father is holding a card.


Announcer:
Since 1960, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, or simply FEP, has been committed to providing federal employees and retirees with the quality health insurance they need. 


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Close up of the FEP member ID card held by the father. Animation of a modern man holding the card.


Announcer:
An important part of that is helping you stay on top of your health. That's where preventive care comes in.


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Animation of the man getting a check-up at a doctor’s office.


Announcer:
Preventive care is any routine service that can prevent health conditions or detect them early, when the conditions are more likely to be easily treatable. Like a "check engine" light on your car, these services can alert your doctor to something serious that's going on inside your body. 


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Animation of the man presenting his FEP member ID card to a medical receptionist.
On screen text lists the options mentioned.


Announcer:
One of the best benefits of being a Service Benefit Plan member is that whether you have FEP Blue Focus, Basic Option, or Standard Option, you pay nothing for preventive care services when you visit a Preferred Provider -- they're free. This includes checkups, flu shots, nutritional counseling, cancer screenings, and more. 


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On screen text: Well Visits.
Animation of a calendar with a circled date, and a doctor waving her hand.


Announcer:
Seeing your doctor on a regular basis at least once a year can help you prevent health problems. 


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Animation of the doctor examining the man.


Announcer:
During an annual wellness visit, your doctor will give you a physical exam, check your weight, and blood pressure, and assess any risks. Plus, FEP Blue Focus members are eligible to earn healthy rewards for having their annual physical.


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Animation of a gift box falling into the man’s hands and opening with a burst of confetti.
On screen text: FEP Blue Focus. fepblue.org/focus


Announcer:
You can learn about these rewards at fepblue.org/focus. 
But there's more to preventive care than just your checkup. Your doctor may recommend additional screenings. 


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Animation of the man in the doctor’s office. The doctor is holding a clipboard.
Close up on the clipboard, with a list of the screenings mentioned.


Announcer:
Screenings are tests that look for diseases or health issues before you show symptoms, such as for high cholesterol, hepatitis C, osteoporosis, diabetes, cancer, and depression. 


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On screen text: Cancer Screenings.


Announcer:
Early cancer detection can help find cancer when it's easier to treat. 


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Animation of a woman in a gynecologist’s office.


Announcer:
That's why it's important to talk to your doctor about screenings you may need and when you should have them. 


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On screen text: Breast Cancer.
Animation of the gynecologist giving the woman a mammogram.
On screen text: The Service benefit Plan coves both traditional mammograms and 3D mammography in full.


Announcer:
A mammogram is a screening test for breast cancer that can show cancer before it's big enough to feel or cause symptoms. Breast cancer screening is recommended for women and people assigned female at birth ages 40 to 74. 


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On screen text: Cervical Cancer
Animation of the gynecologist talking with the woman while a pair of leg supports come out of the examination table.


Announcer:
Regular Pap smears can find abnormal cells on the cervix, which can then be removed. It's recommended that women and people assigned female at birth ages 21 to 65 get a Pap test every three years. Your family doctor or gynecologist can do your Pap smear. 


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On screen text: Colon Cancer


Announcer:
Colon cancer is the second most common cause of death from cancer, and catching it early may mean easier treatment and a better outcome. 


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Animation of a man at a doctor’s office.


Announcer:
There are different tests available to screen for colon cancer. Certain screenings, such as a colonoscopy, can find polyps early before they become cancerous. Other screenings are easy enough to do in your own home without preparation or taking time off work. Talk to your doctor about your options. Colon cancer screenings are recommended for all adults over the age of 45. 


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On screen text: Prostate Cancer.
Same animation of a man at a doctor’s office.


Announcer:
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. Talk to your doctor to learn more about the risks and benefits of prostate screenings, especially if you're over the age of 50. 


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On screen text: Well-child Care
Animation of a child, and a calendar with a circled date.


Announcer:
Children over the age of three should see a healthcare provider at least every year, not just when they're sick or hurt. 


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Animation of a baby in a car seat and a calendar with flipping pages.
On screen scrolling text: 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 2 years, 2 ½ years.


Announcer:
Newborns should see their doctor nearly every month for the first six months of life, and then every three months until they are 18 months old.


Baby: 
[ Laughs ] 


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On screen text: Immunizations and Vaccines.


Announcer: 
Staying up to date with your vaccines is an essential part of good health, too. 


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Animation of a man and viruses above him.


Announcer:
It helps protect yourself and others from many diseases, including cancer. Here are some of the most common vaccines for adults over 18, including the flu shot. 


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On screen text: Vaccines for Adults 18+.
Scrolling text: Hepatitis (types A and B)
Herpes zoster (shingles)
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Influenza (flu)
Measles, mumps, rubella
Meningococcal
Pneumococcal
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
Varicella


Announcer:
Talk to your doctor about which ones are right for you. You'll pay nothing for certain vaccines when provided by a Preferred retail pharmacy in our vaccine network. These are the most common vaccines for infants, kids, and teenagers. 


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On screen text: Vaccines for Children.
Scrolling text: Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP)
Hemophilus influenza type b (Hib)
Hepatitis (types A and B)
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Inactivated poliovirus
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
Meningococcal (Meningitis)
Pneumococcal
Rotavirus
Influenza (flu)
Varicella
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)


Announcer:
Talk to your doctor about which ones your children should get and when. 


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On screen text: Finding a Preferred Provider.
Animation of a FEP member ID card, with a checkmark above.


Announcer:
Preventive care is covered 100% when you see a doctor in our network, or what's known as a Preferred Provider. There are different types of providers to meet your preventive care needs. 


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Animation of different healthcare providers.


Announcer:
Primary care providers, such as doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants are your main caregivers for non-emergency situations. Family practitioners see patients of all ages and treat a variety of health conditions. Internal medicine doctors specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of diseases and chronic conditions for adults. Pediatricians provide care from infancy to age 21. Obstetricians and gynecologists specialize in care for women and people assigned female at birth. And geriatricians focus on older adults and the aging process. 


You can use the National Doctor and Hospital Finder on fepblue.org or the fepblue app to find a doctor, specialist, or urgent care center near you. 


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Animation of the fepblue app displayed on a smartphone.


Announcer:
We know there's a lot that goes into your health, but you can always count on FEP to be with you every step of the way.


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Animation of a smiling man.


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Blue How To
Preventive Care


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Brought to you by 
BlueCross BlueShield
Federal Employee Program 
fepblue.org