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Rachel Coppola

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Rachel joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts in 2011 and has had a variety of communications responsibilities, including internal communications, public relations and video creation. 

Rachel reports on general health news and has a particular interest in behavioral health, fitness and wellness, and seniors and aging.  

Rachel has a background in print journalism and marketing communications. She received a bachelor of arts in English from Wellesley College and a master of business administration from Babson College’s F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business.

If you have an idea for a health news story or comments or questions about a story, please reach out.

Stories by Rachel Coppola

Patient Stories

A strong case for colon cancer screening

$0 copay. 90% survival rate for early detection. Why not talk to your PCP?

Patient Stories

Supporting access to care for depression

Amid rising need, Blue Cross doubles spending on effective mental health treatment such as therapy and antidepressants

Emerging Trends

'It pays me for being healthy'

New health plan rewards members for taking steps to improve wellness

Emerging Trends

What are statins and who should take them?

What to know about ‘one of the biggest advances in cardiovascular health’

Enjoying summer safely

As you head outdoors, don’t forget the sunscreen and bug spray, clinicians urge

‘You can be happy again’

A local firefighter made his mental health a priority. Now he’s encouraging others to do the same

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