Skip to main content
  • Brand Journalism Logo

  • Health news stories
  • Language
    Español
  • Search

    Search form in Header

    • Journalism Logo
    • BCBSMA Home
    • In Depth
      • Mental health support
      • Medicare ABCDs
      • Facts about COVID
      • Why we vaccinate kids
      • Choosing COVID vaccination
      • Diva Docs
      • Health Equity
    • Wellness
      • Financial Well-being
      • Fitness
      • Healthy Eating
      • Social Wellbeing
      • All Wellness
    • Innovation
      • Emerging Trends
      • Health Quality & Affordability
      • Policy
      • Technology
      • All Innovation
    • Illness & Conditions
      • Children’s Health
      • Chronic Conditions
      • Patient Stories
      • Preventive Care
      • Substance Use
      • All Illness And Conditions
    • Aging
      • Care at Home
      • End-of-Life Planning
      • Healthy Aging
      • All Aging
    • All Stories
    • About Us

Rachel Coppola

get in touch!

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

When should I get screened for cancer?

A conversation with your primary care provider can help you determine what to do

A lifetime of coverage

Retiree medical benefits help employers recruit and retain talented workers

Preventive Care

Screening for cancer in the comfort of home

Studies show convenient at-home tests effectively reduce risk of dying from colorectal cancer

Patient Stories

Vital support for kidney disease management

A Massachusetts carpenter credits his health plan and a new telehealth program with lifesaving benefits

Preventive Care

Preventing injuries in winter weather

An ER doc offers tips for safe snow habits as late-season storms hit

Social Wellbeing

Tis the season of stress

Clinicians offer tips for recognizing mental health red flags and finding support

  • Load More

A NEWS SERVICE OF

BCBSMA logo

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ® Registered Marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

® ´, TM, SM Registered, Service, and Trade Marks are the property of their respective owners. © 2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc..,

and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc.

Subscribe to our newsletter

Footer menu

  • Privacy & Security
  • Terms of Use