Independence announces new sponsorship with The Franklin Institute

Photo of the Giant Heart exhibit at the Franklin Institute
Photo of the Giant Heart exhibit courtesy of The Franklin Institute.  Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announces a new collaboration with The Franklin Institute in support of Science After Hours and the Giant Heart exhibit. Science After Hours The Franklin Institute’s Science After Hours is a monthly after-hours event designed exclusively for adults ages 21 and over....
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Independence hosts CPR training provided by the American Heart Association

IBX associates practice Hands-Only CPR on training manikins in the Market Street Courtyard outside of Independence LIVE
To raise awareness among its associates about the importance of CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), Independence Blue Cross hosted a free Hands-only CPR training session in the courtyard of its offices at 1901 Market Street. Using practice manikins, the simple Hands-Only training from the American Heart Association took only minutes to complete....
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Independence hosts Pennsylvania Healthcare Diversity Summit

Independence Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Chuck Stefanosky shares insight on the company's commitment to a robust, diverse supplier chain at the PA Healthcare Diversity Summit.
Independence Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Chuck Stefanosky shares insight on the company’s commitment to a robust, diverse supplier chain at the PA Healthcare Diversity Summit. On Thursday, June 6, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) hosted the Pennsylvania Healthcare Diversity Summit, presented by the Pennsylvania Diversity Council, at its corporate headquarters at 1901 Market Street....
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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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Independence sponsors Be Well Philly Boot Camp, highlights commitment to women’s well-being

overhead shot of Be Well Philly Boot Camp 2019 wellness marketplace at Drexel Recreation Center
Be Well Philly Boot Camp 2019 marketplace at Drexel University Recreation Center. For the sixth consecutive year, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) showed its support of women’s well-being as the presenting sponsor of the annual Be Well Philly Boot Camp. Held on Saturday, June 1 at the Drexel University Recreation Center, the event featured a full day of activities designed to empower women in their health and fitness journeys....
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Independence sponsors community health fair and symposium

Pictured from left to right: Adam Jones and Warren Montague of the Scottish Rite; Ruth Lewis, community resident; and Kenyatta D. Donley of Independence Blue Cross
Pictured from left to right: Adam Jones and Warren Montague of the Scottish Rite; Ruth Lewis, a community resident; and Kenyatta D. Donley of Independence Blue Cross. Photo courtesy of Stu Lee Photography. The City of Philadelphia welcomed the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry (Scottish Rite) for its annual convention over Memorial Day Weekend....
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Chief HR Officer Jeanie Heffernan recognized with industry award

headshot of Jeanie Heffernan, Chief HR Officer at Independence
On May 6, Independence Health Group EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer Jeanie Heffernan was recognized as one of the winners of the 2019 CHRO of the Year Awards by HRO Today. Heffernan won in the “CEO Partnership” category for her work championing diversity and inclusion initiatives in the company. The CHRO of the Year Awards were presented at the HRO Today Awards Gala at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill,...
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Independence celebrates iconic Dad Vail rowing regatta

On May 10 and 11, the Dad Vail Regatta celebrated its 81st rowing competition with thousands of student-athletes from over 100 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. Independence Blue Cross proudly returned as a presenting sponsor of this iconic Philadelphia tradition, which is also the largest collegiate regatta in North America. Speaking at the kick-off celebration on Friday,...
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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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