In the latest episode of IBX: The Cover Story, IBX Senior Vice President of Sales Peter Panageas talks about the importance of CPR and a life recently saved because of…
Like clockwork, flu season is here again, and health officials are urging everyone to get a flu shot. They are hopeful that high vaccination rates will help prevent what is…
You may have seen the episode of The Office, “Fun Run,” when Michael Scott carbo-loads minutes before a charity 5k with a container of fettuccine alfredo. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t…
Independence Blue Cross has offered telemedicine benefits to our health plan members for years. It gives members convenient, 24/7 access to a doctor by phone or video chat for non-emergency…
My kids aren’t letting COVID-19 dull their holiday spirit. In fact, their excitement seems to be higher than ever! Whether it’s spotting the first lights in the neighborhood, getting a…
Why is accepting help so difficult? As someone who lives with a chronic illness, I know it certainly is for me. I cling to my independence fiercely, often refusing to…
Over the past few years, I’ve been pleased to see mental health getting more of the attention it deserves as a factor in overall health. But as a physician who…
Like many women, I tend to put my health and well-being last on my list of priorities. Honestly, I can’t remember the last time I went to see my specialist…
The news can seemingly provide a sense of control because knowledge is power, right? Sometimes. The problem with the constant newsfeed is that it often does the opposite — leaving…
As we go from adolescent to adult, it’s typical for our responsibilities to grow over time. It starts with being on time for school and doing homework and evolves to…