FIFA players compete at Independence LIVE for a chance to represent the Philadelphia Union in the MLS’s new esports league

esports event at LIVE
Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Union Independence LIVE transformed into a video gaming arena on Sunday to host a semifinals event for the Philadelphia Union’s esports Open. The tournament, presented by Independence Blue Cross, is designed to identify the city’s most talented FIFA 18 player, who will go on to represent the Union in Major League Soccer’s new gaming league,...
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Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation opens registration for Blue Cross Broad Street Run lottery on February 1

Philadelphia, PA — Registration for the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation’s 39th annual Blue Cross® Broad Street Run opens today at broadstreetrun.com. Registration will continue until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2018. For the 22nd consecutive year, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is the title sponsor of the 10-mile run, which is the nation’s sixth largest road race....
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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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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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