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
Independence has more than 90 Health Coaches on staff to help our members navigate their health.
Sarah BishopMarch 9, 2022
Most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about their kidneys. These amazing organs usually just do their job without attracting any attention to themselves. But when they start…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosMarch 8, 2022
When my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was very private about her diagnosis. She told very few people she had breast cancer. She purchased a wig to mask…
Lourdes MorettiOctober 22, 2021
June is Men’s Health Month, a time for men to focus on their health and make positive changes to their lifestyle to reduce their risk of disease. One of those…
Sarah BishopJune 23, 2021
There’s been a lot of talk online about vitamins and supplements either curing COVID-19, or helping to reduce the severity of it. But there is a lot of unreliable and conflicting advice out…
Sarah BishopApril 15, 2021
Have you gotten to know your Independence Blue Cross health plan yet? We offer member-exclusive perks that you won’t want to miss: discounts, reimbursements, and personal support to help you…
Paula SunshineFebruary 18, 2021
If you’ve already given up on your New Year’s resolutions, don’t stress about it — statistically, only eight percent of people achieve their New Year’s goals. Despite our best intentions, changing…
Susan RossmanJanuary 7, 2020
When I was in my first year of nursing school, my grandfather was diagnosed with lung cancer. After his diagnosis, things declined very quickly, and within a year and half,…
Jane ShihadehOctober 24, 2019
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