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Finding a COVID-19 Vaccine

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The novel coronavirus is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic that has stunned the global health care system. To date, the CDC reports more than 7 million COVID-19 cases and more than 200,000 associated deaths. For those who have successfully avoided the virus, there are still plenty of other challenges that have arisen during the pandemic: Preparing for flu season Keeping up with preventive care Avoiding COVID-19 scammers Talking to kids about COVID-19 While masks may mitigate the spread of COVID-19,...
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Preparing for Flu Season in the Age of COVID-19

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While it may seem like we’ve just packed away our summer clothes, preparations for the 2020-2021 influenza (flu) season are already underway. This year, the flu vaccine is especially important because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health care professionals recommend getting the flu shot early, in September or October, since an early vaccine offers the best protection for the entire flu season....
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The Advantages of Telemedicine, Both as a Patient and Caregiver

Peter Panageas helps his mother set up telemedicine on a tablet
Peter Panageas joins his mother Esther Panageas for a virtual doctor’s visit using telemedicine. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many industries have altered the way they do business. Health care is no exception. We’ve made a lot of changes to ensure that our members have safe and convenient access to the care they need....
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Nursing Beyond the Bedside: Charron Smith-Marsh

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Independence Blue Cross (Independence) wants to Celebrate Caring by recognizing nurses who carry on the proud tradition of providing compassionate care, comfort, and security to all of us.  Do you know a nurse who delivers exceptional care and compassion every day? We want to hear about it. Submit your story by April 5 and Independence may reward that nurse through our Celebrate Caring campaign....
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Health Plans, Networks, and Provider Relationships Work Together for You

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Health plans often reference their provider networks, describing providers as either in-network or out-of-network. Provider networks include a range of professionals, from nurse practitioners to physical and occupational therapists, in addition to both primary care physicians (PCPs) and specialists. When a provider is in a plan’s network, it means that the plan and the provider have a contractual relationship....
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Independence Salutes African-American History

Headshot of Dan Hilferty smiling directly into the camera. He is a white man with blue eyes and white hair, wearing a blue suit jacket, white dress shirt, and grey patterned tie.
At Independence Blue Cross, we are committed to our mission of enhancing the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. This commitment informs our engagement in the community – whether it’s bringing the Indego bike share program to neighborhoods, helping fans get free subway rides on SEPTA when the Eagles won the Super Bowl,...
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Be a Superhero: It’s in Your Blood

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We don’t often get a chance to save another person’s life but considering that donating just one pint of blood can save up to three lives — maybe we do. Imagine that. Saving someone’s life without having to run into a burning building, do CPR, or perform the Heimlich maneuver. All you have to do is donate blood....
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