Independence hosts American Cancer Society Forum on research and emerging cancer treatments

Independence hosts American Cancer Society Forum on research and emerging cancer treatments
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) hosted an  American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s forum today at its headquarters to discuss and highlight research and emerging cancer treatments. The event focused on progress researchers are making in cancer treatment and prevention and the important role that federal funding has in fueling cancer research. Nearly 50 key stakeholders from throughout the regional oncology community attended,...
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Phillie Phanatic and school mascots learn Hands-only CPR as part of CPR Ready campaign

There were plenty of antics and team spirit in the air when several popular sports mascots joined the CPR Ready team at the Independence Blue Cross (Independence) headquarters to learn Hands-only CPR.  However, the Phillie Phanatic, La Salle Explorer, Temple’s Hooter the Owl, and St. Joe’s Hawk quickly got serious to learn this life-saving skill with the help of Nabil Abdulhay,...
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Independence associates achieve community rock star status

Independence associates achieve community rock star status
Nearly 350 Independence Blue Cross associates achieved community rock star status by volunteering their time for a variety of community service projects as part of United Way’s Days of Caring initiative.  Be a Community Rock Star, Independence’s 2017 campaign for the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey annual drive —encouraged associates at the region’s largest health insurer to take center stage and let their generosity shine....
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Independence joins the Prostate Cancer Foundation in support of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Independence Blue Cross proudly supports the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) in its ongoing efforts to promote awareness of prostate cancer throughout the Philadelphia region and nationwide. According to PCF, in 2017 alone it is estimated that more than 161,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and more than 27,000 will die from the disease. In addition,...
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Independence Blue Cross launches “Be a Community Rock Star” campaign for United Way

Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today launched its 2017 annual campaign for United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. The campaign — Be a Community Rock Star — encourages Independence associates to take center stage and let their generosity shine. “Independence is deeply invested in our community. Every day we work to improve the well-being of the people in our region,...
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CPR Ready trains students to save a life at CollegeFest 2017

  College students from around the region enjoyed a beautiful day with loads of fun and educational activities, including Hands-Only CPR training, at the annual CollegeFest 2017, held at Dilworth Park on September 9. The Philadelphia Regional CPR Awareness Coalition, an initiative designed to increase the number of people in the region who are qualified to perform bystander Hands-Only CPR,...
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Independence celebrates 15 years of Healthy Hoops

Hundreds of children and parents celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Healthy Hoops program at Universal Audenried Charter School on Saturday, September 9. Healthy Hoops is a community-based, chronic disease intervention program that combines hands-on asthma education and health screenings with basketball clinics led by experienced coaches. Healthy Hoops was launched in 2002 by AmeriHealth Caritas,...
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Independence supports Fifth Dreamit Health Demo Day

Eight promising early-stage health companies will present their business cases to a group of more than 120 potential customers, investors, business partners, and others at the fifth Dreamit Health Demo Day.  Sponsored by Dreamit, Independence Blue Cross, (Independence) and Penn Medicine, Dreamit Health is a business accelerator program now in its fifth year that provides funds and mentoring to attract the best and brightest minds to our region to implement big ideas that solve critical health issues....
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Independence focuses on fitness and health with Be Well Philly

Independence proudly joined Be Well Philly on Saturday, June 3 to sponsor the popular Be Well Philly Boot Camp. Billed as the “ultimate health and fitness event for women,” the all-day experience is geared to motivate, educate, and empower women to get healthy and fit. The day included group fitness classes, speakers, chef-led cooking demos, marketplace vendors,...
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Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest returns to Philadelphia

Independence Blue Cross is excited to kick off another Summerfest season at the Blue Cross RiverRink! The fifth annual summer celebration promises to be the best yet at Philadelphia’s most iconic outdoor skating rink. Located on Columbus Boulevard at Penn’s Landing, visitors can enjoy roller skating, outdoor bowling, arcade games, carnival rides, and more from May 26 to September 3....
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