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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

Healthy Eating

A recipe for better health

Clinicians explain how the food you eat can help your heart and combat chronic conditions such as hypertension and high cholesterol

Chronic Conditions

How to get help for seasonal affective disorder

A clinician offers tips to prevent and treat the 'winter blues'

Substance Use

Finding support, treatment and recovery

8 million Americans struggle with a dual diagnosis of mental health and substance use. Today, one shares her powerful story.

Patient Stories

‘I wanted to become a healthier Cheryl’

How a Blue Cross coaching program helped improve physical and mental health

Healthy Eating

Tips for shedding winter weight

Two experts advise how to jumpstart a new, healthier routine

Fitness

A coaching program is a hit with federal employees

An OSHA worker has a tough day job, but found time for wellness — and praise at home: 'Daddy, I love that you are getting skinny because I can wrap my arms around you!'

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