It’s a milestone we could never have imagined reaching ― two years since the Philadelphia region shut down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Independence Blue Cross (Independence) remains committed...
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In January 2020, Project HOME, Independence Blue Cross (Independence), and AmeriHealth Caritas launched “Keystone Connection to Wellness” to address the significant health disparities and life expectancy in North Philadelphia, where infant mortality is 56…
Independence CEO and executives share the importance of colonoscopies in detecting colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, but it’s highly treatable if detected early. Dr. Seun Ross, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) executive director…
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) just launched the latest phase of its Beat COVID-19 public health campaign with a focus on child vaccinations. Dr. Reetika Kumar, mother, physician, and Independence market…
Collaboration brings together organizations from across the region to drive change Accelerate Health Equity launches today, bringing together organizations across the region to produce tangible improvement in health inequities, and…
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a time of uncertainty and adaptation for us all. Independence Blue Cross President and CEO Greg Deavens says “thank you” for adhering to guidelines, getting…
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and Patina Medical Group (Patina), a new primary care provider dedicated to improving the health care experience for people 65 and older, announced today that they…
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. HPV causes 70-90 percent of cervical…
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is proud to honor nurses who support the health and well-being of the communities it serves through the fourth annual Celebrate Caring campaign. Nurses have faced…
Tips from our medical directors Dr. Nuria Lopez-Pajares, Independence Blue Cross medical director and board-certified preventive medicine physician, explains what parents need to know about scheduling teenagers for their first…