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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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 supports the Prostate Cancer Foundation Home Run Challenge

2019 Prostate Cancer Foundation Home Run Challenge Graphic
For the second year in a row, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is supporting the Prostate Cancer Foundation-MLB Home Run Challenge game in Philadelphia on June 10 vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks. For 24 years, the Prostate Cancer Foundation has partnered with Major League Baseball on the “Keep Dad in the Game” Home Run Challenge, which has raised over $48 million for cancer research....
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Independence sponsors Be Well Philly Boot Camp, highlights commitment to women’s well-being

overhead shot of Be Well Philly Boot Camp 2019 wellness marketplace at Drexel Recreation Center
Be Well Philly Boot Camp 2019 marketplace at Drexel University Recreation Center. For the sixth consecutive year, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) showed its support of women’s well-being as the presenting sponsor of the annual Be Well Philly Boot Camp. Held on Saturday, June 1 at the Drexel University Recreation Center, the event featured a full day of activities designed to empower women in their health and fitness journeys....
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Chief HR Officer Jeanie Heffernan recognized with industry award

headshot of Jeanie Heffernan, Chief HR Officer at Independence
On May 6, Independence Health Group EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer Jeanie Heffernan was recognized as one of the winners of the 2019 CHRO of the Year Awards by HRO Today. Heffernan won in the “CEO Partnership” category for her work championing diversity and inclusion initiatives in the company. The CHRO of the Year Awards were presented at the HRO Today Awards Gala at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill,...
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Independence celebrates iconic Dad Vail rowing regatta

On May 10 and 11, the Dad Vail Regatta celebrated its 81st rowing competition with thousands of student-athletes from over 100 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. Independence Blue Cross proudly returned as a presenting sponsor of this iconic Philadelphia tradition, which is also the largest collegiate regatta in North America. Speaking at the kick-off celebration on Friday,...
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Live Fearless at Philadelphia Zoo’s New WildWorks Ropes Course—presented by Independence Blue Cross

Ribbon Cutting ceremony for WildWorks rope course at Philadelphia Zoo
Independence CEO Dan Hilferty joins Philadelphia Zoo President Vik Dewan and Independence Visitor Center President & CEO Jim Cuorato for the opening of the Zoo’s new WildWorks zip line and ropes course. Philadelphia, PA – Guests at Philadelphia Zoo can now immerse themselves in an aerial adventure crossing bridges, balancing on ropes,...
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Indego announces expansion of its electric bike fleet, new stations

Indego E-bike photo by Darren Burton
Photo credit Darren Burton PHILADELPHIA – Indego bike share has announced an expansion of its electric bike pilot. Starting in late May, Indego will begin to roll out 400 more pedal-assist electric bikes, along with other program improvements, including new stations. “Adding more electric bikes to the fleet will help address several barriers and open the door for new cyclists who may not have considered using Indego before,” said Waffiyyah Murray,...
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