About 1 in 8 American women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime, second in prevalence only to all types of skin cancer and accounting for about 1 in 3 cancer diagnoses in the United States. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. workforce and, as such, the top driver of employers' total oncology care costs.

Brett Winingham leads the sales and account management teams charged with maintaining and expanding Cigna Healthcare's employer-sponsored health plan business throughout Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.

Tim Vessel, who is passionate about helping underserved communities achieve better health outcomes, has thrived at Cigna for his entire career. His team works with existing clients and new business opportunities in South Texas and Louisiana to develop, implement, and refine employer-specific solutions to optimize the performance of their health care programs.

In this episode of the Health Unscripted Podcast, Dr. J.B. Sobel, chief medical officer for Cigna Healthcare’s Medicare Advantage business, discusses new research that found seniors exhibit a higher degree of vitality than any other age group and outlines what everyone can learn from this cohort of older adults.

In a sponsored segment during Washington Post’s Future of Work Power Breakfast, Jill Vaslow, vice president of talent strategy and employee well-being at Cigna Healthcare, discusses how companies that proactively address these issues by prioritizing and investing in their workforce’s health will be the ones that thrive in the future.

Regardless of where you work (in person or in an office), it’s crucial to pause and find ways to create a balanced, productive workday routine. We asked employees from across our company to share their tips for staying productive throughout the workday — read on below for their advice.

In this video Dr. Deborah Fuller, national dental director for Cigna Healthcare, talks about how people and families can implement healthy habits to reduce the risk of dental diseases.

In our latest episode of the Health Unscripted Podcast, Dr. Renee McLaughlin, national medical executive at Cigna Healthcare, explores ways employers can advance LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion, create a sense of belonging, and improve access to care and mental health.

For Cigna Healthcare, all health care is personal and all health care is local. Learn more about recent community outreach programs to help children broaden their environmental education and make healthy choices.

When John Webb, president of Tri-South at Cigna Healthcare, says “it’s not rocket science,” you can believe it. The former aerospace engineer-turned-sales executive began his career working on the Space Shuttle program for Rockwell International, helping to manufacture the shuttle’s three main engines. Read on to get to know Webb better.

The Cigna that people know and trust is becoming Cigna Healthcare. Here's everything you need to know about this evolution of our brand.

If you don’t have health insurance through your job, choosing a health plan can feel overwhelming – but with the right information, finding affordable, quality healthcare can be simple.

Record numbers of Americans are dying of opioid overdoses, yet medication-assisted treatment is utilized far too infrequently. Cigna Healthcare is working to change that as part of a strategy to reduce overdoses from drugs such as fentanyl, heroin, and oxycodone.

We sat down with Cigna's Dr. Alla Zilbering to explore the health barriers that the senior population faces, as well as what providers and the health care industry as a whole should be doing to reduce gaps in care and improve health outcomes for all Americans.

As virtual health care continues to grow, physicians and patients are utilizing technology to build relationships. We interviewed Dr. Vontrelle Roundtree, MDLIVE’s interim chief medical officer, to share her thoughts about the doctor-patient relationship and how it can thrive with virtual care.

Sachin Joshi, chief data and analytics engineering officer at Evernorth, recently sat down at VentureBeat Transform 2022 to discuss the ways Cigna is using data science, predictive modeling, and machine learning to improve patient health outcomes, reduce costs, and fix a fragmented health care system.

Monkeypox, also called MPX, has been making headlines as of late. But, what exactly is Monkeypox? How did it come about, and what does it look like when a person contracts it? We tapped the expertise of Dr. Mark Netoskie, a market medical executive at Cigna, to answer these questions and more.

The gender-affirmation process can be a long, complex, and emotional roller coaster. Learn about Cigna's My Personal Champion team, which works to make gender-affirming care as simple and easy as possible.

Sherry Doble, a claims manager at Cigna, was diagnosed with pre-diabetes, a serious health condition where blood sugars are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes. She shares her personal story about enrolling in Omada, Cigna’s diabetes prevention program, and how it changed her life for the better.

In a recent podcast for Becker's Hospital Review, Neema Stephens, national medical director of health equity at Cigna, spoke to trends in mental health, maternal health, and some of the work Cigna is doing in driving health equity.

To better understand the current state of employee health and well-being, we scoured the web to collect some of the most relevant stats on the behavioral challenges the workforce is currently grappling with, specific demographics experiencing challenges, how American workers define health and well-being, and how employers are showing up for their people.

At Cigna, we believe that there are four key areas where a health plan can contribute to a business’s growth strategy.

Four years ago, Sondra Workman lost a loved one to suicide. As she grieved, she pledged to do something to help others: to learn and share techniques that can help prevent suicides. Cigna, her employer, gave her paid time off work and funding to amplify her efforts through its Community Ambassadors Fellowship program.

Behavioral health disorders – which include dementia – affect one in five adults over 55, and older men have the highest suicide rate of any age group or gender. If you or a loved one are dealing with a behavioral health issue, these self-care tips can help.

Having conversations with our kids about their mental health can be tough, but it’s an important way to maximize and support their overall health and well-being. For inspiration on how to proceed, we asked Cigna employees to share what works for them. Continue reading for their tips and suggestions.

We take a look at the Brave of Heart Fund and how it has helped more than 900 families of frontline workers who died in the battle against COVID-19.

In honor of National Nurses Week and International Nurses Day, we are spotlighting just a handful of the nurses throughout Cigna Corporation, who shared with us the impact they make on the job, why they entered the nursing field and what they enjoy most about their work.

Working women – and all women – needed support before the pandemic, and the events of the last two-plus years have increased those needs, sometimes greatly. Providing the resources their employees need is a win-win for workers and employers alike.

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, which is observed each April in the United States, we bring you the story of a Cigna employee living with autism: Jennifer, a patient care advocate for Express Scripts Pharmacy.

We need to move beyond looking only at physical health – and understand that the mind and the body are connected and both contribute to health and well-being.

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the health and well-being of children.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the inextricable link between employee health and well-being, and business and economic success, as evidenced in a recent study by Economist Impact, commissioned by Cigna.

Cleaning teeth and preventing cavities are important, but regular dental care for children is about much more than that. A variety of issues, such as how teeth are aligned, can cause lasting problems unless they are caught and addressed early on, said Dr. Cary Sun, Cigna’s chief dental officer.

To better understand the virtual care landscape we sat down with Dr. William Lopez, national medical director for virtual care at Evernorth, Cigna Corporation’s health services business. Read on to get some insights around how virtual care will augment and complement the health care experience.

In addition to issues accessing tests, the accuracy of home tests is often questioned – along with how to select the best tests, how to use them, and when to use them. In this article, we answer some of the most common questions about at-home testing and more.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, parents might feel like they’re scrambling to keep up with the best ways to safeguard their children. We asked Dr. Steve Miller, Cigna clinical advisor, for his latest guidance based on parents’ most common questions.

How will you prioritize your mental health and well-being in 2022? Read on for tips, experiences, and lessons-learned from some of our friends here at Cigna Corporation.

Five Cigna health coaches provide tips and words of encouragement to help people along the road to healthier habits.

Taking steps to improve employees’ health and well-being can increase satisfaction and encourage retention, whether they are working on site, at home, or in both locations.

As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) prepare to widen eligibility for COVID-19 boosters, many people are wondering if they should get their shot – especially with upcoming holiday travel and recent increases in COVID-19 cases across the country.

November is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) awareness month and in recognition we are clearing up some common misconceptions about this respiratory condition.

We lift the curtain on Cigna's Behavioral Center of Excellence, which acts as an innovation lab of sorts, helping teams across the company address the challenges both our customers and employees face. Get an inside look at the innovation coming from this team.

Linda Sanders has been with Cigna for 38 years and recently sat down with us to chat about how to work with different generations, the truth about Baby Boomers and tech, as well as her advice for women in the workplace.

In this exclusive interview, a Cigna employee shares her story of overcoming an anxiety disorder, and how Cigna was there to help.

Dr. Michael Howell, MD, who is a regional medical executive for Cigna, is determined to combat vaccine misinformation in the Black community and for underrepresented minorities in general.

We feature some of our own Cigna employees who chose to get the vaccine. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to do the same.

Candid conversations about complex topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion – especially in the workplace – may feel uncomfortable.

Advancing gender equity starts with honest and purposeful dialogue that guides action.

The signs of a heart attack can be easily overlooked. Chest pain can be mistaken for heartburn, stress or a muscle pull — all small aches that can be easy to dismiss.

Dr. Miller recently spoke with AHIP about what health insurance providers are doing to protect Americans and to help overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, he specifically addresses the work...

Today’s U.S. health care system is complicated and can be difficult to navigate, leaving many people worried about obtaining care for themselves or their loved ones. We see the statistics: over...

In today's ever-changing health care landscape, Cigna is defining the opportunity.

When it comes to the health of our cats and dogs, the vast majority of Americans are doing the right things.