The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. HPV causes 70-90 percent of cervical…
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Caregiving costs the economy $264 billion annually; PA has one of the highest percentages of loss of income A new report by The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) estimates…
Dr. Rich Snyder, chief medical officer at Independence Blue Cross, explains what the Health of America initiative is and why it’s so valuable in helping us look at today’s health…
Annual BCBSA conference focused on mental and maternal health equity Independence Blue Cross (Independence) President and CEO Greg Deavens gave opening remarks at this year’s Health of America forum hosted…
In Philadelphia region, severe maternal morbidity rates are nearly 190 percent higher for Black women compared to white women In the greater Philadelphia region, Black women are at substantially higher…
Goal to Reduce Racial Disparities in Maternal Health by 50 percent in Five Years Philadelphia, PA — April 20 — Today, as part of its ongoing mission to improve the…
New Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Health of America data looked at Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates over a three-year period for the commercially insured population ages 10-13. HPV is a…
PHILADELPHIA – December 22, 2020 — The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia (ELGP) and Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today announced the finalists for the Well City Challenge. The Well City…
Decrease in key vaccinations puts community protection at risk Philadelphia — December 7, 2020 — Millions of children have missed routine vaccinations this year, causing a precipitous drop in immunizations…
Philadelphia – October 26, 2020 – The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia (ELGP) and Independence Blue Cross (Independence) are joining forces to launch the Well City Challenge to take a…