Celebrate Caring: An Independence Nurse’s Story

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Independence Blue Cross recognizes the important role nurses play in health care and acknowledges their caring, compassion, and excellence. As part of the Celebrate Caring campaign, we’re highlighting our region’s most outstanding nurses — including those at Independence. We employ nearly 300 nurses in a variety of roles that serve our members. Here is one of their stories....
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Celebrate Caring is back: Say “thank you” to nurses

A nurse tends to a patient in a hospital room.
At Independence Blue Cross, we recognize the important role nurses play in health care and acknowledge their caring, compassion, and excellence. We’re excited to kick off year two of Celebrate Caring to highlight our region’s most outstanding nurses — including those at Independence. We invite the community to join us in recognizing nurses who have a remarkable impact on those around them....
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Be Your Best: Empowering Girls Today for a Brighter Future

Be Your Best participants at a recent graduation ceremony. Several years ago, my friend Eileen Hence, Program Director at the Salvation Army, asked me for my help with Be Your Best, an after-school enrichment program for young girls. While I wanted to help, I was hesitant to say yes. I remember thinking,...
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Attending the State of the Union: An IBX Associate’s Story

(L to R) Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA), Patrick Flynn, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). Patrick Flynn is a specialist in Government Affairs at Independence Blue Cross. In 2018, he told an auditorium of 600 people, including coworkers, that he is in recovery from substance use disorder. At first, Patrick didn’t consider himself an advocate....
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Random or Planned — Kindness Matters

A group of Blue Crew volunteers
Carol Dunleavy (left) and other members of the Blue Crew, volunteering at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House When I was first asked to write a blog about kindness, my initial reaction was, “Would anyone listen to my thoughts on kindness?” While I consider myself to be a kind person, I wasn’t sure if everyone else would agree....
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Focused Athletics: Investing in Philadelphia’s Top Student Athletes

Jackson Duncan, (top center), with Focused Athletics alumni- (clockwise from L) AJ Issacs, Ray Thomas, Eric Taylor, Cheick Diawara, Casey Williams, and Charly Timite. Jackson Duncan will never forget the day he was invited to work out with a group of student athletes in South Philly a few years ago. He was blown away by all the talent he saw in those kids....
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CPR Ready Helps Local Running Group Prepare for Cardiac Emergencies

Penn Medicine’s Mobile CPR Project leads training at The Running Place in Newton Square, PA, Pennsylvania
Penn Medicine’s Mobile CPR Project leads training at The Running Place in Newtown Square, PA, Pennsylvania. Running groups offer support in reaching health goals Whether you’re a marathon runner or have yet to run a 5k, a group can motivate you to stay active. Ken Taylor is a lifelong runner and educator....
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Celebrate the Season in the City of Brotherly Love: 5 Philadelphia Holiday Attractions

Philadelphia is a world-class city with so much to offer year-round, but in my opinion, there’s no better time to explore the downtown than during the holiday season. My husband and I started an annual tradition of bringing our three children into downtown Philadelphia during the holiday season to enjoy all that it offers. From light shows and ice skating,...
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Get Involved with Giving Tuesday

The holidays are a special time, but the season of giving can also be stressful. For many, the pressure of trying to find the perfect gift for their loved ones can be overwhelming. There’s another day coming up this holiday season that’s also focused on giving — with no gifts required! It’s called Giving Tuesday, and it falls on December 3....
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Fighting Hunger this Holiday Season

Members of the Blue Crew volunteering at a local food pantry. The holidays are a special time for many of us — from gifts to gatherings, this time is made up of fond memories with our loved ones. It’s during this time that we often take a moment to reflect on all the things that we’re grateful for in our lives....
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