Blue Cross Broad Street Run: 3 Tips for the Casual Runner

The BCBSR isn’t just for hardcore runners. This race is great opportunity to challenge yourself, no matter what level of runner you are.

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An Army of Protection for Your Children

Independence Medical Director Dr. Anna Baldino shares advice to prepare parents for the little pinch that can save their child’s life.

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Supporting Women in Need: Food and Warmth in Safe Haven Housing

IBX Associate and Blue Crew Volunteer, Annamarie Burke shares why she volunteers with Project Home’s Women of Change—a shelter that provides safe haven housing for women in need.

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5 Eco-friendly Tips that Benefit You and the Planet

On April 22, more than 190 countries around the world will participate in Earth Day — a global event where millions of people show their support for the environment through political action, civic involvement, or by committing to a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle. One of the advantages to adopting a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle is that many changes that you make to help the environment also happen to boost your own health as well....
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Volunteering Together for Our Community and Our Team

A team of Independence employees spent a day volunteering together and realized they not only helped their community but also strengthened their team.
It wasn’t until recently that I discovered how much I love to volunteer. My wife, two kids, and I have enjoyed finding different ways to help organizations within our community. I’ve done a little bit of everything, from running activities for children at after-school events to volunteering at food banks. And I love to urge friends and family to participate in something — regardless of how big or small — that can help make a difference....
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If You Want to Feel Good, Do Good

A team of Independence employees spent a day volunteering together and realized they not only helped their community but also strengthened their team.
The Blue Crew volunteers for service projects across the Greater Philadelphia Region. There aren’t many scenarios where everyone wins. That’s why volunteering is so special. When you volunteer, it’s a win-win situation. Your community benefits from your time, work, and skills. And you benefit, too. Making time to do good for others can have a significant impact on your well-being....
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How to Get the Most From Your HMO Plan

A Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan gives you access to a wide variety of doctors and hospitals in the Keystone Health Plan East network. Here’s how to get the most from your plan — and save money, too!

1. Choose a Primary Care Physician (PCP)

You are required to select an in-network PCP, or family doctor,...
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3 Spring Vegetables Anyone Can Grow

If you’re a first-time grower, check out these three spring vegetables you can grow: lettuce, spinach, and radishes.
If you’ve never grown your own food, now’s the time to give it a try! I promise it’s even more exciting and satisfying than bringing home a bushel from your farm share. With minimal upfront work, you’ll be reaping the fruits (okay, vegetables) of your labor in no time. Don’t be intimidated — I got the down and dirty from organic gardening expert,...
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The Blue Cross Broad Street Run: A Beginner’s Guide to Gear

When I ran my first Blue Cross® Broad Street Run in 2008, I had so many questions about what I should wear, how I should layer, and where I would put all my essentials (keys, cell phone, etc.). Looking back, I wish I had consulted with a more seasoned runner — someone who could’ve answered all my questions and reassured me that dressing for race day needn’t be so complicated....
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IVets: Supporting Veterans’ Transition into the Business World

When I left the Marine Corps and returned to a career at Independence Blue Cross back in 1998, I struggled a lot more than I thought I would. I felt very alone as I tried to transition back in to the business world. Independence’s IVets veterans’ group hadn’t yet been founded, but if it had, I would have certainly had a much easier experience,...
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The Blue Cross Broad Street Run: 3 Tips for the Casual Runner

As a lifelong basketball player, I’ve been active my whole life. But I’m a relative newcomer to running. It wasn’t until I was 39 years old and started working at Independence Blue Cross (IBX) that I got into running and started running the Blue Cross® Broad Street Run (BCBSR). And now, 2018 will mark the sixth year I have run this ever-popular race....
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Vaccines: An Army of Protection for Your Children

As parents, we worry. It’s what we do. But let’s take a moment to be grateful for what we don’t have to worry about: Measles, mumps, tetanus, polio, and the other illnesses now vastly reduced or eliminated by childhood vaccines. The benefits and safety of vaccines have never been clearer. However, some parents have reservations about taking children for their shots,...
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