Philadelphia’s 2nd CPR Training Kiosk debuts at the Perelman Center

Group photo from American Heart Association CPR Kiosk unveiling at the Perelman Center

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. The kiosk is sponsored by Independence Blue Cross and hosted by Penn Medicine. The three organizations work together regularly as part of the CPR Ready coalition,...
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Independence hosts KYW Newsradio Executive Briefing for fourth year

KYW Newsradio Executive Briefing 2020
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. Independence Vice President of Communications Donna Farrell delivered opening remarks to an audience of local business leaders,...
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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
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. As the leading health insurance organization in southeastern Pennsylvania, Independence supports PHS’s year-round efforts to create beautiful, healthy, and sustainable communities. “We are thrilled to be part of an iconic Philadelphia institution like the Flower Show,” said Daphne Klausner,...
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Independence supports PA Donor Day on January 8

Independence was proud to support the first-ever PA Donor Day on January 8. The event aimed to help raise awareness of the importance of organ donation and to encourage people in Pennsylvania to register to become organ donors. Throughout the day, Independence worked to educate associates, members and the public about organ donation through articles, e-mails and social media posts....
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The Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest opens for a new season

Image of Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest depicts the waterfront ice skating rink with views of the Ben Franklin Bridge

A winter wonderland of ice​ ​skating, cabins, ​fire​ ​pits, ​​food, drink​s

On November​ ​29, ​​Blue​ ​Cross RiverRink​ ​Winterfest​ kicked-​off​ ​its 26th​ ​holiday​ ​season​ with​ ​the​ ​re-opening​ ​of​ ​Philadelphia’s​ ​iconic​ ​Philadelphia winter​ ​experience. Winterfest is filled with favorite winter traditions, like skating under the stars and sipping hot chocolate in the Lodge. Visitors can also enjoy arcade games,...
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The Deck the Hall Light Show returns for a third season at City Hall

Philadelphia's City Hall at Dilworth Park decked out with festive lighting for the Deck the Hall light show, sponsored by Independence Blue Cross
Independence Blue Cross President Paul Tufano helped kick off a third season of the Deck the Hall Light Show presented by Independence Blue Cross. On November 25, Tufano joined Paul Levy, president and CEO of Center City District, and Bernie Prazenica, president and general manager of 6ABC, for the premiere at Dilworth Park. Deck the Hall is a free choreographed light show projected on Philadelphia’s historic City Hall....
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Independence hosts American Cancer Society program on survivorship

Pictured l to r: Jack Ciatterelli, Jan Schwartz White, Linda Jacobs, Tiffany Kendig, and Dr. Ginny Calega at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Forum
On November 13, Independence Blue Cross hosted more than 50 health care practitioners and cancer advocates for the seventh annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Forum. The discussion about cancer survivorship was moderated by Dr. Virginia Calega, vice president of Medical Affairs at Independence. Other participants included: Jack Ciattarelli, former NJ Assemblyman and a cancer survivor....
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Independence Blue Cross sponsors Pennsylvania Conference for Women

Image depicting stage at Pennsylvania Conference for Women
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) executives shared their experience and insight at the 2019 Pennsylvania Conference for Women on October 2. Independence sponsored the annual professional and personal development event, which was held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Lorina Marshall-Blake, Independence Vice President of Community Affairs and President of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation, hosted and spoke at a pre-conference reception at Independence headquarters....
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Independence Blue Cross announces Member Appreciation Day at The Franklin Institute

Discounted museum admission on September 21 for Independence members

Independence Blue Cross celebrates the company’s commitment to its members and the community with discounted admission on Saturday, September 21 for all Independence Blue Cross members. Members can receive $3 off admission when they show their ID cards. Attendees can also enter a drawing to win passes to the Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest....
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Independence Blue Cross serves as title sponsor of PCOM Wellness Fest

Two women, a man, and three children enjoy the 2018 PCOM Wellness Fest.

Free health fair promotes health and wellness on Saturday, September 21

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) will serve as the title sponsor of the second annual Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Wellness Fest on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at PCOM’s City Avenue campus. The fun-filled event is designed to promote healthy living....
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