African Americans are disproportionately impacted by health conditions that increase the risk of being hospitalized and dying from COVID-19. Visit Philly Chief Innovation Officer Rachel Ferguson shares her thoughts about…
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Five influential members of the Philadelphia region − Andre Andrews, Kimberly McGlonn, Marcos Tlacopilco, Nelly Jimenez-Arevalo, and Shana Draugelis − devoted their time to support Independence’s ongoing Beat COVID-19 public…
Independence Blue Cross Medical Director Dr. Reetika Kumar acknowledges that there are a lot of misconceptions about the COVID-19 vaccine, especially surrounding fertility. Contrary to the popular myth, vaccination does…
The COVID-19 vaccines have been essential in the course of the coronavirus pandemic. However, with new variants taking a devastating toll and a sizeable part of the population not yet…
At the height of COVID-19, Independence Blue Cross and United By Blue collaborated to create a grocery delivery program to help seniors get the food and household supplies they needed…
“Everyone,” our latest Beat COVID-19 public service campaign video joins trusted Philadelphia leaders Terrill Haigler, Jennifer Rodriguez, Esther Hio-Tong Castillo, and HughE Dillion to share an important reminder about getting…
COVID-19 vaccines have granted us the opportunity to get back to doing the things we love in our everyday lives. However, many are anxious after being isolated for so long…
The All Faiths Vaccination Campaign (AFVC) is a community-based initiative aimed at helping to provide access to the COVID-19 vaccine for Philadelphia’s underserved populations. Nearly 50 Philadelphia entities and organizations…
Independence and vybe urgent care work together to create a Center City vaccination site for eligible Philadelphia residents and members. The vaccination site at Independence LIVE (1919 Market Street, Philadelphia)…
I am happy to share that it has been more than two weeks since I received my second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and I am now fully immunized. More…