Independence Blue Cross celebrates city-wide volunteer day

Hundreds of Independence Blue Crew members volunteer at area nonprofits

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) celebrated its second annual Community Impact Day, a company-wide day of service supporting nonprofit organizations focused on improving health and well-being and food insecurity throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Community Impact Day builds upon Independence’s mission to enhance the health and well-being of those it serves and personifies its strong commitment to positively impact its communities through volunteerism....
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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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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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Indego announces expansion of its electric bike fleet, new stations

Indego E-bike photo by Darren Burton
Photo credit Darren Burton PHILADELPHIA – Indego bike share has announced an expansion of its electric bike pilot. Starting in late May, Indego will begin to roll out 400 more pedal-assist electric bikes, along with other program improvements, including new stations. “Adding more electric bikes to the fleet will help address several barriers and open the door for new cyclists who may not have considered using Indego before,” said Waffiyyah Murray,...
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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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Independence teams up with Unite for HER to support Medicare Advantage members with breast cancer

Unite for HER Founder and CEO Sue Weldon with HER care box
Unite for HER Founder and CEO Sue Weldon with HER care box Philadelphia, PA — April 17, 2019 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) has teamed up with West Chester-based nonprofit Unite for HER to send self-care boxes to Medicare Advantage members who have been newly diagnosed with breast cancer. The boxes – known as HER care boxes – will contain products carefully selected to help enhance the health and comfort of those members while they undergo treatment....
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Independence Blue Crew plans active National Volunteer Week

Photo of Blue Crew volunteers smiling while packing boxes of canned food at Share Food Program Location
Philadelphia, PA — April 8, 2019 — Members of the Independence Blue Cross (Independence) Blue Crew, the company’s associate volunteer group, will be out in full force in celebration of National Volunteer Week, (April 7-15) which recognizes American volunteerism and the passionate people across the nation who dedicate their time and talents to serving others. Nearly 230 Independence associates are planning to volunteer to support projects dedicated to community health,...
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Independence supports efforts to increase colorectal cancer screening rates in Philadelphia, which are among the nation’s lowest

Medium shot of Dan Hilferty speaking at the podium at March Forth Colorectal Cancer Alliance Event
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) hosted Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance (CCA), and area business leaders for a breakfast discussion about the importance of preventive screening and early detection of colorectal cancer. At the meeting, Independence CEO Daniel J. Hilferty announced that Independence will support the March Forth Philadelphia Prevention Project, which seeks to save lives by promoting increased colorectal cancer screening in the Philadelphia region....
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Independence Blue Cross and Trinity Health sign new long-term agreement

family laying in grass together
Philadelphia – March 29, 2019 – Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic have signed a new five-year agreement, effective April 1, 2019. The agreement – which includes Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Mercy Philadelphia Hospital, Nazareth Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center, and Saint Francis Healthcare in Delaware – demonstrates a continued commitment between Independence and Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic to provide members and patients with access to quality,...
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