Independence joins new funding initiative for area nonprofits to help vulnerable populations affected by COVID-19

IBX CEO Dan Hilferty stands behind the podium at the COVID-19 Fund announcement at City Hall. A female American Sign Language interpreter stands to his right
Philadelphia, PA — March 20, 2020 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) CEO Daniel J. Hilferty participated in the City of Philadelphia’s COVID-19 Update press event at City Hall to announce the organization’s support for the new PHL COVID-19 Fund. The Fund will provide grants to Greater Philadelphia nonprofit organizations that serve vulnerable populations such as the elderly,...
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VIDEO: Independence reminds community “We’re in this together” on COVID-19

Independence leadership stands in strong support of public officials and health experts as we navigate the challenges presented by COVID-19 (coronavirus). We’re committed to communicating to members, customers, and the community the importance of taking steps to safeguard our health. That’s why we launched a multi-media public service campaign, underscoring the message: We’re in this together....
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Independence launches year two of Celebrate Caring to honor nurses

Nominate a nurse at ibx.com/nurses, and Independence may surprise them during National Nurses Week. Winners will receive a $1,500 donation to a nonprofit of their choice.

Philadelphia – March 9, 2020 – Independence Blue Cross will once again honor outstanding regional nurses through its Celebrate Caring campaign. Independence invites members of the community to help the company identify nurses from the Greater Philadelphia area who are making a remarkable impact in the workplace and community....
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Blue Crew volunteers pack books for children in recognition of Read Across America Day

Blue Crew volunteers in blue t-shirts pack up books for children
Fifty Independence Blue Cross Blue Crew volunteers packed children’s books in recognition of National Read Across America Day on March 2. Independence collaborated with United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, Read by 4th, and People’s Emergency Center on this project. The books will be distributed through People’s Emergency Center’s Early Childhood Education programs to children and families currently in shelters or transitional housing,...
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Philadelphia’s 2nd CPR Training Kiosk debuts at the Perelman Center

Group photo from American Heart Association CPR Kiosk unveiling at the Perelman Center
From left to right: Kevin Mahoney, CEO, Penn Medicine; Dr. Ben Abella, director, Center for Resuscitation Science, Penn Medicine; Jacyln Conn, survivor; Dr. Rich Snyder, EVP and CMO at Independence; and Jennifer Davis, SVP, American Heart Association, executive director, AHA Philadelphia.

The American Heart Association, Independence Blue Cross, and Penn Medicine celebrate installation of CPR Training kiosk

The American Heart Association (AHA) unveiled a new training kiosk in Philadelphia where visitors can learn Hands-Only CPR in under five minutes....
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Independence hosts KYW Newsradio Executive Briefing for fourth year

KYW Newsradio Executive Briefing 2020
Pat Loeb, Mike DeNardo, Kristen Johanson, Jim Melwert, Cherri Gregg at Independence LIVE For the fourth consecutive year, KYW Newsradio brought its Executive Briefing to Independence LIVE. The annual event offers an opportunity to hear from the station’s anchors and reporters about the important issues they expect to cover in 2020. Independence Blue Cross was the presenting sponsor....
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Lottery opens February 1 for Blue Cross Broad Street Run

Candid shot of woman running Blue Cross Broad Street run

New 7:30 a.m. race time announced for annual 10-miler

Philadelphia, PA — January 29, 2020 – Registration for the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation’s annual Blue Cross® Broad Street Run opens this Saturday, February 1, and continues until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 14. The City announced a new start time of 7:30 a.m....
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Project HOME, Independence Blue Cross, and AmeriHealth Caritas launch community health program in North Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA — January 24, 2020 — Project HOME, Independence Blue Cross (Independence), and AmeriHealth Caritas announce the launch of “Keystone Connection to Wellness.” This new initiative will address the significant health disparities in life expectancy and infant mortality experienced by North Philadelphia residents.
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Independence Blue Cross sponsors 2020 PHS Flower Show

Shows Daphne Klausner on stage shaking hands with representative from the Philadelphia Horticultural Society at press event
Daphne Klausner, SVP of Senior Markets at Independence, shakes hands with Sam Lemheney, Chief of Shows & Events for the Philadelphia Horticultural Society, at the 2020 Flower Show press event. Philadelphia, PA — January 22, 2020 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) joins the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) as an exclusive sponsor of the 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show....
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Blue Crew volunteers observe annual MLK Jr. Day with community service

Group photo shows Independence Blue Crew volunteers at Girard College for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.

A Day of Service

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Independence Blue Crew members, family and friends volunteered their time for service projects throughout the Philadelphia community. MLK Day of Service is intended to empower individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, create solutions to social problems, and move people closer to Dr. King’s vision of a “beloved community.” Independence associates helped with the following projects: City Year Philadelphia: Volunteers painted murals at John Welsh School,...
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