Where to Get the Ultimate Outdoor Workout in Philadelphia

There are a million reasons to love the summer, but one of them is the chance to break out of the gym and get your sweat on in the fresh air. Whether you’re a runner, a rider, a skater, a mover, or a shaker, there is no shortage of ways to get #FearlessFit outdoors in Philadelphia — and to save money while you’re doing it!...
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Meet Cecilia Bermudez: Celebrating Caring Honoree

Photo of Cecilia Bermudez
Caring is in all of us, and nurses truly embody that spirit. Independence Blue Cross received nearly 700 submissions for its Celebrate Caring campaign. We are honored to share the stories of our top 10 finalists, including Cecilia Bermudez, oncology nurse at Reading Hospital-Tower Health.  Cecilia Bermudez used to be a chemistry tutor at a private liberal arts college....
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Meet Evelyn Cannon-Dingle, Celebrate Caring Honoree

Nurse Evelyn Cannon-Dingle, in a hospital room
Caring is in all of us, and nurses truly embody that spirit. Independence Blue Cross received nearly 700 submissions for its Celebrate Caring campaign. We are honored to share the stories of our top 10 finalists, including Evelyn Cannon-Dingle, a nurse at Inspira Medical Center Vineland.

Learning the Value of Community

Evelyn Cannon-Dingle decided she was destined to become a nurse when she was in the second grade....
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Fellas, Invest in Yourself: Schedule a Checkup with a Doctor

Men's Checkup with a Doctor
A recent survey commissioned by the Orlando Health Hospital System found that when a man has a health issue, he is much less likely to visit a doctor than a woman. Reasons given for not visiting a doctor include being too busy, afraid, or ashamed. In addition, men are more likely to think that health problems will resolve without seeing a doctor....
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Meet Megan Vennalil, Celebrate Caring Honoree

Nurse Megan Vennalil talks to another woman
Caring is in all of us, and nurses truly embody that spirit. Independence Blue Cross received nearly 700 submissions for its Celebrate Caring campaign. We are honored to share the stories of our top 10 finalists, including Megan Vennalil, a nurse at Einstein Medical Center.

Inspired by Nurses at a Young Age

Nurses make a difference in people’s lives every day,...
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Addressing the Growing Issue of Malnutrition in Older Adults

A senior woman receives a delivery of food from MANNA
Philadelphia-based MANNA delivers healthy meals and provides nutritional counseling to seriously ill people in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. Should you eat a different diet if you’re sick? Do you have the same nutritional needs when you’re 80 as you do when you’re 30? I ask these questions because nutrition is such a hot topic in our culture....
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Where to Get Outdoors in Philadelphia

Memorial Arch at Valley Forge National Park
You may already know that trees help clean the air, but did you know they also release a chemical that’s been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and improve immunity when you breathe it in? In Japan, the practice of immersing yourself in nature is known as Shinrin-yoku, which translates to “forest bathing.” Nature therapy is about intentionally making connections with your natural surroundings to improve your physical and mental health....
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Help Kids Use Technology Safely

A young girl uses a smartphone as her mother looks on
When I can’t get my smartphone to do what I need it to, my go-to solution is to ask one of my three daughters for help. One of them is almost always able to resolve my issue without much effort — surely a result of growing up with digital technology. These are the times we live in,...
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4 Simple Sun Safety Tips

A woman applies sunscreen to her shoulder.
I love nearly everything about the summer — long, sunny days; hot afternoons at the beach; hiking and swimming with my dog; spending time in the garden. But given my fair skin, there’s a risk that comes along with all of my favorite summer activities – sunburn. Not surprisingly, I’ve had at least three severe sunburns in my life....
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Top Workplaces 2019: More Than Just a Recognition

Members of the Women of Independence Associate Resource Group
Jeanie Heffernan (left) and other members of the Members of the Women of Independence Associate Resource Group celebrate the group’s fifth anniversary. It’s no secret that today’s employees are a different breed than employees from previous generations. While 40 years ago, many employees clocked in and out and often spent their entire careers with one company,...
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