Changing the Conversation about Mental Health with Seniors

Here are some ways you can work toward a healthy dialogue about mental health.

Carve Out Mental Space for Creativity

Summer vacation is the perfect time to dream up those new projects for fall. Here’s how to stay inspired.

Make Time For Volunteering This Summer

Volunteering with family and friends is an opportunity to bond, and feel good knowing you’re helping the community.

Family Health Insurance: Taking Care of Those Who Depend on You

Monday, 22 October 2018 by Paula Sunshine

You would probably go to great lengths to protect your family, and enrolling in family health insurance is one of the most important ways to do just that. Here are five good reasons to keep your family covered:

1. Health insurance helps keep your family healthy

Health care isn’t just about taking care of illnesses and injuries when they arise....

Published in Health Insurance

Get Better Soon: Tips for Giving Kids Medication

Monday, 22 October 2018 by Sheila Perlick

I’d like to think that after 18 years of parenting (my kids are 18, 16, and 6) I would have mastered something as simple as giving medicine to my kids (and self) as properly instructed by the doctor. But, to be honest, I usually fall somewhere between day seven and day nine of the adherence to drug treatment....

Published in Wellness

Are there germs hiding in your office?

Thursday, 18 October 2018 by Philly Voice

You may think your office is clean and neat, especially if your files are in order and you’re good at clearing out the clutter. But, even if your workspace appears pristine, there could be unseen germs lurking. Steering clear of transmittable germs can be particularly difficult in close-quartered working environments, where illnesses easily spread from one worker to another....

Published in Wellness

How does Independence Blue Cross decide which medications to cover?

Tuesday, 16 October 2018 by Harshal Amin

Health insurance companies maintain a list of covered prescription medications. This list is called a formulary, and it is an important tool for you and your doctor. It’s the master list of all the generic and brand-name drugs for which plan members receive benefits, and can help members and providers choose medications that will be most cost-effective....

Published in Health Insurance

Breast Cancer Prevention: Knowledge Is Half the Battle

Tuesday, 16 October 2018 by Helen M. Widzer, M.D., M.S., FACOG

Slowly and steadily, we have been making strides in breast cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. Between 1989 and 2015, the overall breast cancer death rate has declined by 39%,¹ and while this is a great reason to celebrate, it also encourages us to double down our efforts and continue the fight.

The Power of Education

I’ve treated patients with breast cancer from 27 to 87 years old....

Published in Wellness

Smile for the Camera! Tips for Good Dental Hygiene

Tuesday, 16 October 2018 by Veronica Serrano

Whether you’re saying cheese for a family photo or greeting a potential employer for a job interview, your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you. A beautiful smile can light up a room! In addition to a winning smile, it’s important to take good care of your mouth, teeth, and gums to help prevent bad breath,...

Published in Wellness

Value-Based Care: Understanding Price vs. Value in Healthcare

Monday, 15 October 2018 by Jennifer Atkins

As with any big decision or large investment you make, one critical component should be understanding the difference between the price you’ll pay and the value you’ll receive. When it comes to your organization’s healthcare benefits, likely your second largest expense after payroll, knowing what you are getting for your money is more complex than ever before....

Published in Health Insurance

I Am a Breast Cancer Survivor Because of Early Detection

Friday, 12 October 2018 by Amy Gallo

^{My daughter and I walked in the Unite For HER Bloom Fashion Show together. The theme of the show was, “by her side,” and each model walked with someone who was with them every step of the way.} As I reflect on the past 12 months of my life, if I were to sum things up in one word, it would be: grateful. Incredibly grateful. My journey has been emotional, raw, powerful, scary....

Published in Wellness

Pumpkin Spice Up Your Health

Friday, 12 October 2018 by Veronica Serrano

If you’re like me, the arrival of the fall season brings a big smile to your face. I love everything about the fall — cooler weather, beautiful leaves on the ground, and pumpkin spice everything! The latter being my favorite thing about the season. From coffee and lattes to baked goods to even chocolate, pumpkin spice is everywhere this season and it tastes divine!...

Published in Wellness

More Than Just a Summer Job: My College Internship

Friday, 12 October 2018 by Brielle Autumn Brown

^{This year’s winning Interns team with IBX advisors and executives.} Every year, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) offers college interns the opportunity to work on a project that focuses on a current business need. This year, the project focused on telemedicine registration and utilization. At the end of the summer, every group presented their ideas in the “Knock-out Round” to three Independence employees who judged the presentations based on creativity,...

Published in Wellness