Independence joins Santa in delivering holiday gifts to students at the Isaac A. Sheppard School in Philadelphia

Sheppard School Santa
Independence Blue Cross once again celebrated the holiday season with students and faculty at the Isaac A. Sheppard Elementary School in Philadelphia, delivering gifts to nearly 200 students, as well as contributing new winter coats to the school’s Lending Box program. The holiday celebration culminates another year of community partnership between the school and Independence, which includes initiatives like Philadelphia Reads,...
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Nutrition takes center field during weekly High School Sports Show broadcast

Sports Network Dec 5 group photo
Independence Registered Dietician John Rickards joins local students to discuss nutrition on The High School Sports Show. Student athletes in the Philadelphia region took to the airwaves to discuss proper nutrition with experts on The High School Sports Show, a unique radio program for student athletes, parents, administrators, and alumni. The show,...
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Independence Blue Cross is helping consumers sign-up before the December 15 deadline

Philadelphia, PA —  With Open Enrollment for individual consumers ending this week, Independence Blue Cross (Independence), the region’s leading insurance provider, is out in the community helping people sign-up for individual health insurance plans before the December 15 deadline. Open Enrollment is much shorter this year. Consumers must enroll in a health plan on or before December 15 if they want to be covered for 2018....
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Independence helps Philadelphia shine this holiday season

Photo from atop 1515 Market Street, courtesy of Peter Tobia for Center City District Center City Philadelphia will shine this holiday season thanks to a new light and music spectacular presented by Independence Blue Cross in collaboration with Center City District and 6ABC. The Deck the Hall Light Show — a free choreographed light show,...
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Independence associates show their thanks for the people we serve

On Tuesday, November 21, more than 40 associates from the Independence Blue Cross Medicare team volunteered to serve Thanksgiving lunch at the Philadelphia Senior Center. Volunteers helped with setting up, preparing meals, serving guests, and cleaning up at the annual luncheon for nearly 300 senior citizens. This is the second year the Medicare team has volunteered for the Thanksgiving Luncheon....
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Independence joins Be Well Philly to honor local health heroes

Independence joins Be Well Philly to honor local Health Heroes
The 2017 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge finalists and winner accept their awards at La Peg on November 14, 2017. Independence Blue Cross joined Philadelphia magazine and Be Well Philly, the magazine’s health and wellness website, on November 14 to celebrate the finalists and winners of the 2017 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge....
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Independence VP of Specialty Services named a “Woman of Distinction” by Philadelphia Business Journal

Ginny Palmieri, vice president of Specialty Services at Independence Blue Cross, is one of 30 women selected for this year’s Women of Distinction class from the Philadelphia Business Journal. Each year, the Philadelphia Business Journal spotlights influential businesswomen in the region from many industries and professions for their professional achievement, dedication to mentorship, and community involvement....
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Independence Blue Cross supports World Antibiotic Awareness Week

Independence saw a nearly 10 percent reduction in antibiotic prescribing from 2010-2016

More than half of all antibiotics are unnecessary or prescribed for the wrong reason, according to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention. In fact, most common infections are viral in nature and do not require antibiotics at all. In recognition of World Antibiotic Awareness Week, November 13 to 19,...
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Independence Blue Cross conference convenes industry and community leaders to explore purposeful partnerships

As a leading corporate citizen, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) has been committed to serving and inspiring people in the Philadelphia region for 80 years. That is why Independence convened a national conference, Partnerships with Purpose, aimed at exploring the power of collaboration to drive positive community impact. The conference brought together industry and community leaders to discuss opportunities for stronger,...
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Independence associates show strong support for Philly Heart Walk

More than 300 Independence associates, family, and friends joined the 2017 Philadelphia Heart Walk on Saturday, November 4 at Citizens Bank Park. Independence is a corporate sponsor for the Heart Walk, the American Heart Association’s premier event for raising funds to save lives from heart disease and stroke. This year’s Walk, chaired by Paul Tufano,...
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