Independence celebrates second anniversary of Indego!

On May 11, Independence Blue Cross joined The City of Philadelphia and Bicycle Transit Systems to celebrate the second anniversary of Indego Bike Share. Nearly 200 riders, partners, and supporters of Indego attended the party which was hosted at Independence LIVE, our new multipurpose community facility at 1919 Market Street. The event highlighted the bike share program’s many successes from the last 12 months: Reached more than one million trips Added 30 new stations and 300 additional bikes Launched the Indego Access discount pass program for low-income individuals Independence SVP Public Affairs Stephen P....
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Independence congratulates @RideIndego on hitting one million rides

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) proudly celebrates Indego’s latest accomplishment — reaching their one millionth trip just 18 months after the program launched on April 23, 2015. And we congratulate the winner of Indego’s Philly to a Milli contest, Calvin Linton, who will have a station temporarily re-named in his honor! IBX discounts As the title sponsor for Indego,...
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CPR Ready Campaign aims to save lives through CPR Preparedness

CPR Ready

The percentage of people who get bystander CPR in Philadelphia is half the national average

Philadelphia, PA— June 7, 2016 – The Philadelphia Regional CPR Awareness Coalition (“the Coalition”) today launched CPR Ready, a campaign designed to increase the number of people in the region who are qualified and willing to perform bystander Hands-Only CPR,...
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Happy one-year anniversary, Indego!

Indego
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) proudly celebrates the one year anniversary of the launch of Indego, Philadelphia’s nationally recognized bike share system! Last February we announced our sponsorship of Indego, which gives residents, commuters, and visitors a new, healthy, and affordable form of public transportation — and a fun and convenient way to see our extraordinary city....
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Independence Blue Cross launches #FearlessFit photo contest

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Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is committed to helping you embrace a healthy lifestyle through our support of multiple spring and summer activities, like the Blue Cross Broad Street Run, Indego, National Walk @ Lunch Day, and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest. And now, we want to reward you for sharing your favorite ways to stay active....
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Health Care Innovation Collaborative announces Open Call

Eight leading Philadelphia organizations work with innovators to tackle chronic disease

Philadelphia, PA – The CEO Council for Growth (“CEO Council”) announced today that its Health Care Innovation Collaborative (“Collaborative”) has launched an open call for innovators around the country to work with its founding member organizations to tackle problems associated with chronic disease....
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Independence Blue Cross launches round two of “Fearless Is” social media sweepstakes

One-of-a-kind prizes encourage participants to live life to the fullest

Philadelphia, PA – Independence Blue Cross (Independence) wants to help participants live fearless through one of four unforgettable, Philadelphia-centric experiences. Round two of the “Fearless Is” sweepstakes will offer participants a chance to win one-of-a-kind prizes from the Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia magazine’s Be Well Philly,...
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Independence Blue Cross sponsors dollar rides on Indego on August 4

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Independence Blue Cross celebrates Independence Dollar Day for Indego. On Independence Dollar Days, the first 30 minutes of bike trips purchased at an Indego station are just one dollar instead of the standard price of four dollars per 30-minute ride. Regular charges apply for trips lasting longer than 30 minutes. Independence Dollar Days occur the first Tuesday of each month....
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Independence Blue Cross supports Elmwood Park Zoo’s Teddy Bear Clinic on August 1

Philadelphia, PA 

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Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is supporting Elmwood Park Zoo’s Teddy Bear Clinic, a community event to help children feel more comfortable visiting the doctor. Children will pretend their favorite stuffed animal is going to the pediatrician or dentist to learn what to expect from their next appointment. In addition to the Teddy Bear Clinic,...
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Dreamit Health Philadelphia Announces 2015 Class of Health-Tech Startups

Accelerator program takes on the health care industry’s greatest challenges

Philadelphia, PA – Independence Blue Cross (Independence), Penn Medicine, and Dreamit Ventures today announced the third class of Dreamit Health Philadelphia health-tech startups. Recruited from around the world, these companies will participate in a 16-week boot camp from July to October 2015. Dreamit Health will give each startup tools and support to fast track into high-growth potential companies that will tackle some of the health care’s greatest challenges — from preventing concussions to helping working professionals care for their aging parents....
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