Diabetes in the Time of COVID-19

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If you have diabetes, taking care of your health can be challenging during normal times. The COVID-19 pandemic can make it so much harder. I’d like to examine the pandemic’s impact on people living with diabetes, offer advice on how to stay safe and healthy, and what to do if you get the virus.

Increased Risk of Complications

If you have diabetes,...
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Veterans in the Workplace: The Power of Support

Melanie Martin and I-Ride participants
Melanie Martin (center) and I-Ride participants at the 2019 event. After graduating college, I took a job as a retail store manager, but I quickly realized that I was looking for something more. While it was fun, it didn’t bring me the joy and feeling of accomplishment that I wanted. One day I heard the “Be All You Can Be” slogan on a radio advertisement for the U.S....
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Meet Andrea Lindley, 2020 Celebrate Caring honoree

Nurse Andrea Lindley, in full PPE
Now more than ever, Independence Blue Cross recognizes the invaluable role that nurses play in caring for our families and communities. To show our appreciation, we are honoring outstanding nurses in our region through the second annual Celebrate Caring campaign. As part of the campaign, we’re highlighting how our winners and honorees are making a difference in the community through compassion and superior care....
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Answering the Call

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Without a doubt, 2020 has been — and continues to be — a really challenging year for all of us. Communities everywhere are struggling, and organizations of all kinds need support. But what can we do to help, while also minimizing the spread of COVID-19? At Independence Blue Cross (Independence), we truly believe in giving back....
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Meet Laetitia Simeral, 2020 Celebrate Caring Honoree

Laetitia Simeral, standing in front of a bookcase
Now more than ever, Independence Blue Cross recognizes the invaluable role that nurses play in caring for our families and communities. To show our appreciation, we are honoring outstanding nurses in our region through the second annual Celebrate Caring campaign. As part of the campaign, we’re highlighting how our winners and honorees are making a difference in the community through compassion and superior care....
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The New Era of Working from Home

Bob Toner, working from his home
I’ve always been an advocate for a healthy work-life balance. I thought my team could work from home for a day or two a week. That said, I never thought we would be able to work from home full-time. What can I say? I’m a bit old school that way. However, now that I am working from home full time due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
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Meet Michaela Corcoran, 2020 Celebrate Caring Honoree

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For Michaela Corcoran, being a nurse is more than just taking care of her patient’s medical needs, it’s about bringing laughter and hope to the children in her care.
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2020 Celebrate Caring Winner Andrea Kirsch: Compassion When It Counts

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As an ob/gyn nurse, Andrea Kirsch helps many patients through pregnancy. When one patient faced a difficult situation, Andrea was there to get her through it.
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Meet Dominica Leisey, 2020 Celebrate Caring Honoree

As a nursing leader on the frontlines of COVID-19, Dominica Leisey leads with calm and compassion to ensure positive outcomes for both nurses and patients.
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2020 Celebrate Caring Winner Stacey Lang: Leaving a Lasting Impact

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As an oncology nurse, Stacey Lang builds relationships with her patients to help them through difficult times.
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