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…
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Dr. Reetika Kumar, Market Medical Executive and VP of Strategic Clinical Solutions shares that 90% of people hospitalized with COVID-19 did not get vaccinated. Dr. Kumar encourages vaccination for everyone…
The Delta variant is a dangerous development in the COVID 19 pandemic. However, we have the tools and the knowledge to slow the spread and protect ourselves. Dr. Reetika Kumar,…
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…
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…