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 community health fair and symposium

Pictured from left to right: Adam Jones and Warren Montague of the Scottish Rite; Ruth Lewis, community resident; and Kenyatta D. Donley of Independence Blue Cross
Pictured from left to right: Adam Jones and Warren Montague of the Scottish Rite; Ruth Lewis, a community resident; and Kenyatta D. Donley of Independence Blue Cross. Photo courtesy of Stu Lee Photography. The City of Philadelphia welcomed the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry (Scottish Rite) for its annual convention over Memorial Day Weekend....
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Independence Blue Cross and Dedicated Senior Medical Centers to hold “Spring Fling” events

The events, to be held at centers throughout the city, will celebrate seniors and the community

This week, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is hosting “Spring Fling” events at Dedicated Senior Medical Centers (Dedicated) throughout the city. The events give Independence the opportunity to recognize seniors who have chosen to get care at Dedicated, introduce those seniors’ family and friends to the personalized and affordable services Dedicated offers,...
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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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Independence announces Celebrate Caring winners and finalists

Side by side images of each Celebrate Caring winner surprised at work during Nurses Week.

Independence announces three winners and seven finalists for its first-ever Celebrate Caring campaign to recognize outstanding nurses in the region

Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross recently announced its three Celebrate Caring winners, traveling to each nurse’s workplace during National Nurses Week to surprise them with the award. The contest invited people in Pennsylvania,...
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A wet and exciting 40th annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run

The cool and wet weather didn’t dampen spirits for the 40th annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run for nearly 35,000 runners on Sunday, May 5.  The nation’s largest 10-miler is one of Philadelphia’s most beloved springtime events and takes runners from north Philadelphia to the Navy Yard — passing iconic landmarks such as Temple University, City Hall,...
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Summer starts on May 10 at the Delaware River Waterfront

A group of yogis practice side angle post at Race Street Pier. Photo is taken facing the Delaware River with the Ben Franklin Bridge in the background
Photo Credit: Matt Stanley for The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation.

Concerts, cultural festivals, beer gardens, free yoga, art exhibitions and more create a summer of fun for residents and visitors alike along the Delaware River Waterfront

PHILADELPHIA — The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is excited to present Philadelphia’s most iconic summer attractions for another fun-filled season....
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Independence celebrates 12th consecutive National Walk @ Lunch Day

two Independence Blue Cross associate smile and wave to the camera as they walk the perimeter of Rittenhouse Square Park on National Walk at Lunch Day 2019
Hundreds of Independence Blue Cross associates joined members of the local workforce to celebrate the 12th consecutive National Walk @ Lunch Day on April 24.  Sponsored by Independence and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, the annual National Walk @ Lunch Day demonstrates the importance and ease of fitting regular exercise into a busy schedule simply by taking a walk at lunch....
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Safely dispose of prescription medication on Saturday, April 27 – Drug Take Back Day

Map of drug take-back sites by PA county
Not sure what do to with your expired and unused medications? National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 27. It’s the perfect time to clean out your medicine cabinet and safely dispose old or unneeded medications. Independence Blue Cross supports the nationwide effort to clear homes of expired, unused, unwanted, and potentially dangerous prescription drugs during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day....
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