Philadelphia 76ers launch Blue Week presented by Independence Blue Cross

Starting October 11, 76ers and Independence will “paint the town blue”

Co-branded opening night t-shirts to be distributed on October 18 vs. Chicago

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia 76ers announced today that it will launch Blue Week presented by Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today, Thursday, October 11. For the seventh consecutive year, the team and Independence will collaborate to bring 76ers-themed activations throughout Philadelphia in advance of the 76ers’ home opener on Thursday,...
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Independence Blue Cross sponsors the Philadelphia Inquirer’s 55+Thrive Lifestyle Conference

55+ Thrive

Executives at the insurer join former Eagles Head Coach Dick Vermeil, soap opera star Genie Francis, and Inquirer journalists at the event

On Saturday, October 13, Independence Blue Cross proudly served as presenting sponsor of the Philadelphia Inquirer’s 55+Thrive Lifestyle Conference. Former NFL Head Coach Dick Vermeil joined soap opera star Genie Francis as well as leaders from Independence and Inquirer writers and editors at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown for a day of workshops,...
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Independence sponsors this year’s Code4PA, a codeathon addressing the opioid crisis

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Independence Innovation Director Michelle Histand kicks off the Code4PA event in Philadelphia. Independence sponsored Code4PA, a coding event in Philadelphia on September 20-21 aimed at encouraging learning, collaboration, growth, and fun among Pennsylvania’s network of technical talent. The teams used state and local data to create ideas, designs, prototypes, and applications to improve the efficiency of state government and services....
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Independence Blue Cross to serve as title sponsor of PCOM Wellness Fest on Saturday, September 22

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Philadelphia, PA – Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is proud to serve as the title sponsor of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (PCOM) first-ever Wellness Fest on Saturday, September 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the college’s City Avenue campus. Designed to inspire fun and promote healthy living, the free event will offer health screenings,...
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Independence Blue Cross to sponsor opioid addiction forum with Delaware County Chamber of Commerce on August 21

Forum
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) will serve as the presenting sponsor to a Delaware County Chamber of Commerce forum about the opioid addiction crisis. The forum will take place on Tuesday, August 21 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Llanerch County Club, 950 West Chester Pike in Havertown. At the forum, titled “From the Front Lines to the Boardroom,” members of the business community can expect to obtain first-hand knowledge about the opioid crisis from leaders in business,...
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Independence celebrates Philadelphia’s iconic rowing regatta

Dad Vail Regatta
Independence VP Corporate Communications Donna Farrell joins Mayor Jim Kenney, Thomas Jefferson University Chancellor Stephen Spinelli Jr., Ph.D., and President of the Dad Vail Regatta Organizing Committee Jim Hanna for the kick-off of the 2018 Regatta. Thousands of student athletes from over 100 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada gathered in Philadelphia over Mother’s Day weekend to compete in the largest collegiate regatta in North America: the Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta....
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A new season of fun kicks off at the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest

Summerfest
Photo courtesy of The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation Whether you come for the roller skating, the amusement park rides, or the mini-golf, there is a lot to be excited about as Independence Blue Cross kicks off another Summerfest season at the Blue Cross RiverRink. Located on Columbus Boulevard at Penn’s Landing at 101 S....
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Another sell-out for the annual Blue Cross® Broad Street Run

It was a near picture-perfect day for more than 36,000 finishers for the 39th annual Blue Cross® Broad Street Run on Sunday, May 6. 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,...
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Independence Blue Cross sponsors convention to address opioid addiction in Bucks County

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Independence Blue Cross Foundation program manager Heather Major with Together We Can Convention organizer Robert Whitley.

On National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, free grassroots public event unites hundreds

Since 2015, there has been a 50 percent increase in drug-related deaths in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — one of the highest increases across the state....
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Independence LIVE hosts group run ahead of Blue Cross Broad Street Run

BCBSR18 Warmup
Runners gather outside of Independence LIVE for a three-mile run as part of their Blue Cross Broad Street Run training. Independence Blue Cross (Independence), City Fit Girls, and Run215 hosted a group run to help people prepare for next month’s Blue Cross Broad Street Run. Runners of all paces met at Independence LIVE before heading to the Schuylkill River Trail for the three-mile run....
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