In my work as the manager of the Maternity and Pediatric program at Independence Blue Cross (Independence), I’ve noticed an increase in asthma cases and related complications among our members.…
Michele Ewing, RN, BSN, CCMMay 16, 2023
Loneliness is a serious condition among seniors and can cause a decline in emotional, cognitive, and physical health.
IBX Insights TeamFebruary 2, 2023
This November my older son turned 18 years old. It was a milestone for all of us — especially considering that, 20 years ago, I wasn’t sure if I would…
Maria PownallJanuary 24, 2023
You may have heard a lot about Internet scams. There are a lot of wonderful people in this world. But unfortunately, there are also many dishonest people who are willing…
Moss SternDecember 15, 2022
A dear friend of mine was hospitalized recently. She received excellent care while she was there. But when she went home, she and her husband felt very overwhelmed with managing…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosOctober 31, 2022
This is a time of unprecedented visibility for lesbian, gay, bisexual (bi), transgender (trans), and intersex people. I’ll use the term LGBTQIA to encompass this very diverse population. With this…
Moss SternSeptember 28, 2022
In episode 13 of IBX: The Cover Story, I invite three special guests to discuss Alzheimer’s from the perspective of personal experiences, clinical care, and facility management. My guests are Dr.…
Peter S. PanageasAugust 25, 2022
In June 2022, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued new recommendations about breastfeeding to ensure optimal health benefits for babies and their lactating parents. For those who are able…
Dare Henry-MossAugust 24, 2022
In episode 12 of IBX: The Cover Story, I invite three special guests to discuss Alzheimer’s Disease from the perspective of personal experiences, clinical care, and facility management. My guests are…
Peter S. PanageasJuly 27, 2022
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