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Members of the Independence P.R.I.D.E. group at the 2016 Pride Parade

Celebrating Diversity in the Workplace by Uniting Behind It

“Diversity: the art of thinking independently together.” –Malcolm Forbes In a city like Philadelphia – a city rich with neighborhoods, cultures, ethnicities, and lifestyles – diversity is everywhere. But simply…

John Loesch, Sales ManagerApril 19, 2017

A man and woman enjoy a healthy breakfast, smiling

Well-being

Learning About Cholesterol: A New Perspective

Cholesterol can’t swim, so it needs boats to help it get around inside our bodies. I learned this today. I was looking up something about cholesterol for work and feeling…

Kathy IzumiApril 18, 2017

Community Volunteerism

Blue Crew Volunteer Leaders: Rogelio Riley

Rogelio Riley, Senior Care Management Assistant, Medicare Case Management Years on the Blue Crew Advisory Board: 5 Spend just a few minutes with Ro Riley, and you’ll know he’s someone…

Mary Eileen O'ConnorApril 18, 2017

Well-being

Delicious, Nutritious Quinoa: You Want Me to Try What?

“Eat it. It’s good for you.” These words struck fear into my eight-year-old heart. That means it’s gross, because otherwise they’d have said to eat it because it’s yummy. Though…

Kathy IzumiApril 12, 2017

A woman smiles as she puts her earbuds in, ready to run

Community Events/Sponsorships

Broad Street Beats 2017: Blue Cross Broad Street Run playlist

Here’s what the IBX Blue Streaks running club is listening to as they prepare to run the Blue Cross Broad Street Run on May 7. We hope these fresh beats…

IBX Insights TeamApril 11, 2017

Community

Coaches vs. Cancer

Anyone who knows me knows I am passionate about basketball. Friends and colleagues also know that I am passionate about another, more serious subject – the fight against cancer. So…

Dan HilfertyApril 6, 2017

A woman pours a green smoothie into a glass

Well-being

Boost Your Immune System Before Spring Allergy Season

Even though the snow never amounted to much at my house this winter, my family was buried under drifts of illness for what seemed like months — just as one…

Sheila PerlickApril 4, 2017

Community Volunteerism

Blue Crew Volunteer Leaders: Amanda Blumenthal

Put yourself in the shoes of a tired parent sitting down to a home-cooked meal after a long day in a sick child’s hospital room. Picture a student’s smiling face…

Mary Eileen O'ConnorMarch 29, 2017

Well-being

The Road to Wellness: Emotional Well-being

When someone asks about your health, it’s natural to think about how your body feels. Do you have a cold? A nagging back pain? Or maybe you think about how…

Lorrie ReynoldsMarch 27, 2017

Runners crossing the Blue Cross Broad Street Run finish line

Community Events/Sponsorships

Tried and True Tips For Tackling the Blue Cross Broad Street Run 2017

Whether you’re a Blue Cross® Broad Street Run (BCBSR) legacy or a first-timer, on May 7 we’ll all wear the same bibs and together complete the largest ten-mile road race…

Jon RothschildMarch 23, 2017