Independence Blue Cross serves as title sponsor of PCOM Wellness Fest

Two women, a man, and three children enjoy the 2018 PCOM Wellness Fest.

Free health fair promotes health and wellness on Saturday, September 21

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) will serve as the title sponsor of the second annual Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Wellness Fest on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at PCOM’s City Avenue campus. The fun-filled event is designed to promote healthy living....
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Get ahead of cancer with the Prostate Cancer Foundation

Independence Blue Cross is teaming up with the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) this September in support of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. One in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, but the disease is 99 percent treatable with early detection. Let’s get ahead of this devastating disease together. Take action this Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Understand your risk with this quiz....
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Independence introduces Health of America website

Independence Blue Cross recently introduced a new website, ibx.com/healthofamerica, dedicated to news and information about the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s Health of America initiative. The Health of America initiative aims to understand, measure and help improve the health and well-being of all Americans. It is a source of insights, information, and powerful stories highlighting how Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) companies are leading the way to better health care — and better health — for America....
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Paula Sunshine appointed to Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority

Governor Tom Wolf announced that Paula Sunshine, senior vice president and chief marketing executive at Independence Blue Cross (Independence), will serve as a member of the newly created Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority. The purpose of the Authority is to create, manage, and maintain a competitive state-based Marketplace where individual consumers can enroll in health insurance plans....
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Independence associates graduate from 2019 Leadership Forum

Independence's 2019 Urban League of Philadelphia Leadership Forum graduates, pictured from left, bottom row are: Lorraine Stewart, Tracey Carter, and MeLissa Pernell. Top row, from left are: Nicole Roberts, Sean Sanders, Thao (Katie) Vo, and Brandi Medley.
Independence’s 2019 Urban League of Philadelphia Leadership Forum graduates, pictured from left, bottom row are: Lorraine Stewart, Tracey Carter, and MeLissa Pernell. Top row, from left are: Nicole Roberts, Sean Sanders, Thao (Katie) Vo, and Brandi Medley. Seven Independence Blue Cross (Independence) associates were among the 60 recent graduates of the Urban League of Philadelphia Leadership Forum....
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Independence Blue Cross wins FEP Plan Excellence Award once again

Image from award ceremony
Independence Blue Cross recently accepted the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association 2018 Federal Employee Program (FEP) Plan Excellence Award for the second straight year. The company was recognized for its financial, operational, and clinical performance. Independence was presented with the award last month at the FEP National Conference in Minneapolis, MN. The company is one of 14 licensed Blue Cross Blue Shield plans to receive the award for 2018....
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Independence Blue Cross honors nurses at Celebrate Caring Reception

Celebrate Caring winning nurses and finalist group photo
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) hosted a reception for the winners and finalists of its Celebrate Caring campaign on June 18 at Independence LIVE, 1919 Market St. in Philadelphia. Celebrate Caring was a multi-media campaign and contest which invited the public to identify nurses who go above and beyond to deliver exceptional care. Nearly 700 nominations from over 180 heath care settings were submitted....
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Celebration of Community Service honors Independence leadership

IBX VP Stephen Fera with Evan Benn of The Philadelphia Inquirer at the Corporate Philanthropy Conference and Awards on June 26
IBX VP Stephen Fera with Evan Benn, Evan Benn, Philadelphia Inquirer Director of Editorial Marketing at the Corporate Philanthropy Conference and Awards One Independence leader was honored and another was a featured panelist at the Corporate Philanthropy Conference and Awards in Philadelphia on June 26. The Philadelphia Inquirer hosted the celebration of community service at the Crystal Tea Room....
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Independence supports 2019 Wawa Welcome America Festival

Philadelphia, PA – Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is proud to join national and regional leaders to support Philadelphia’s annual Wawa Welcome America Festival. Free, fun-filled activities will take place in various locations throughout Philadelphia from June 29 through July 4. Wawa Welcome America 2019 Festival events Philadelphia’s Historic District Block Party Free museum days Family movie nights PECO Go 4th and Learn Multiple days of concerts and fireworks July 4 activities,...
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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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