Independence supports 2019 Wawa Welcome America Festival

Independence Blue Cross is proud to join national and regional leaders to support Philadelphia’s annual Wawa Welcome America Festival. Free, fun-filled activities will take place in various locations throughout Philadelphia from June 29 through July 4.

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Philadelphia’s First City-Wide Innovation Festival, B. PHL, Announced for October 2019

During the three-day festival, locations around Philadelphia will host experiential workshops, speakers and exhibits that showcase innovation in healthcare, technology, engineering, art, music, film and more. The festival is partnering with and highlighting organizations throughout the region, local entrepreneurs, and individual innovators.

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Celebrating the announcement of B.PHL, Philadelphia’s first city-wide Innovation Festival, are, left to right: Daniel J. Hilferty, CEO of Independence Health Group and chairman of the board of directors of The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia; Michelle Histand, director of Innovation at Independence Blue Cross; Marques Colston, former NFL player, founder and managing partner of Dynasty Innovation, and managing director of the Center for Innovation at Virtua Health; Sheila Hess, city representative for the City of Philadelphia; Rui Jing Jiang, co-founder and CEO of Avisi Technologies; and Rob Wonderling, president and CEO of The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia.

Independence hosts CPR training provided by the American Heart Association

Using practice manikins, the simple Hands-Only training from the American Heart Association took only minutes to complete. Hands-Only CPR can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival from cardiac arrest.

 

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IBX associates practice Hands-Only CPR on training manikins in the Market Street Courtyard outside of Independence LIVE

Independence Blue Cross takes steps to help members affected by California earthquakes

Philadelphia, PA  — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is taking steps to help its members in areas affected by the recent earthquakes in California. For group members impacted by the earthquakes, Independence will alter some of its policies through August 4, 2019. Specific steps include: Waiving some requirements for fully-insured members so that they can receive medical care that is considered necessary....
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Independence Blue Cross honors nurses at Celebrate Caring Reception

Celebrate Caring winning nurses and finalist group photo
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) hosted a reception for the winners and finalists of its Celebrate Caring campaign on June 18 at Independence LIVE, 1919 Market St. in Philadelphia. Celebrate Caring was a multi-media campaign and contest which invited the public to identify nurses who go above and beyond to deliver exceptional care. Nearly 700 nominations from over 180 heath care settings were submitted....
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Celebration of Community Service honors Independence leadership

IBX VP Stephen Fera with Evan Benn of The Philadelphia Inquirer at the Corporate Philanthropy Conference and Awards on June 26
IBX VP Stephen Fera with Evan Benn, Evan Benn, Philadelphia Inquirer Director of Editorial Marketing at the Corporate Philanthropy Conference and Awards One Independence leader was honored and another was a featured panelist at the Corporate Philanthropy Conference and Awards in Philadelphia on June 26. The Philadelphia Inquirer hosted the celebration of community service at the Crystal Tea Room....
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Independence supports 2019 Wawa Welcome America Festival

Philadelphia, PA – Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is proud to join national and regional leaders to support Philadelphia’s annual Wawa Welcome America Festival. Free, fun-filled activities will take place in various locations throughout Philadelphia from June 29 through July 4. Wawa Welcome America 2019 Festival events Philadelphia’s Historic District Block Party Free museum days Family movie nights PECO Go 4th and Learn Multiple days of concerts and fireworks July 4 activities,...
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Independence announces new sponsorship with The Franklin Institute

Photo of the Giant Heart exhibit at the Franklin Institute
Photo of the Giant Heart exhibit courtesy of The Franklin Institute.  Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announces a new collaboration with The Franklin Institute in support of Science After Hours and the Giant Heart exhibit. Science After Hours The Franklin Institute’s Science After Hours is a monthly after-hours event designed exclusively for adults ages 21 and over....
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Philadelphia’s First City-Wide Innovation Festival, B. PHL, Announced for October 2019

Celebrating the announcement of B.PHL, Philadelphia’s first city-wide Innovation Festival, are, left to right: Daniel J. Hilferty, CEO of Independence Health Group and chairman of the board of directors of The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia; Michelle Histand, director of Innovation at Independence Blue Cross; Marques Colston, former NFL player, founder and managing partner of Dynasty Innovation, and managing director of the Center for Innovation at Virtua Health; Sheila Hess, city representative for the City of Philadelphia; Rui Jing Jiang, co-founder and CEO of Avisi Technologies; and Rob Wonderling, president and CEO of The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia.
Celebrating the announcement of B.PHL, Philadelphia’s first city-wide Innovation Festival, are, left to right: Daniel J. Hilferty, Michelle Histand, Marques Colston, Sheila Hess, Rui Jing Jiang, and Rob Wonderling.

Participants include local organizations, entrepreneurs and innovators across healthcare, technology, engineering, art, music, academia and more

Philadelphia – June 17, 2019 – Regional leaders and entrepreneurs today announced Philadelphia’s first city-wide innovation festival,...
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Independence hosts CPR training provided by the American Heart Association

IBX associates practice Hands-Only CPR on training manikins in the Market Street Courtyard outside of Independence LIVE
To raise awareness among its associates about the importance of CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), Independence Blue Cross hosted a free Hands-only CPR training session in the courtyard of its offices at 1901 Market Street. Using practice manikins, the simple Hands-Only training from the American Heart Association took only minutes to complete....
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Independence hosts Pennsylvania Healthcare Diversity Summit

Independence Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Chuck Stefanosky shares insight on the company's commitment to a robust, diverse supplier chain at the PA Healthcare Diversity Summit.
Independence Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Chuck Stefanosky shares insight on the company’s commitment to a robust, diverse supplier chain at the PA Healthcare Diversity Summit. On Thursday, June 6, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) hosted the Pennsylvania Healthcare Diversity Summit, presented by the Pennsylvania Diversity Council, at its corporate headquarters at 1901 Market Street....
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Independence named to the Adoption Center’s inaugural Adoption Honor Roll

Philadelphia, PA — In April, the Adoption Center (the Center) named Independence Blue Cross (Independence) a premier member on the Center’s first-ever Honor Roll, a list of more than 40 leading organizations that value building families through adoption. Independence received recognition on the Adoption Honor Roll based on its comprehensive employee-assistance program that includes: financial reimbursement and paid leave after a child is placed,...
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Independence Blue Cross celebrates city-wide volunteer day

Hundreds of Independence Blue Crew members volunteer at area nonprofits

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) celebrated its second annual Community Impact Day, a company-wide day of service supporting nonprofit organizations focused on improving health and well-being and food insecurity throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Community Impact Day builds upon Independence’s mission to enhance the health and well-being of those it serves and personifies its strong commitment to positively impact its communities through volunteerism....
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