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Veterans Nursing Scholars

These veterans are on track to become nurses through a scholarship program created to address the nursing shortage

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association recognizes IBX program that supports health care innovations

IBX BCBSA Award

To address the nursing shortage, IBX Foundation unveils a new scholarship program for veterans

Veterans Nursing Scholarship

Coalition that aims to improve diversity among Philly's doctors receives grant from IBX Foundation

Diversity Doctors Philly

For National Nurses Week, IBX honors 3 providers that have made 'incredible differences'

IBX Celebrate Caring

Outstanding nurses can be nominated to be honored by Independence Blue Cross

IBX Nurse Celebrate Caring

Penn's virtual 'warmline' aims to improve access to opioid use disorder treatment among marginalized communities

New scholarships seek to improve racial diversity within Philly's nursing industry

IBX Temple Nursing Scholarships

Caron Treatment Centers receives grant funding to help Black families pay for substance use disorder treatment

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Well City Challenge seeks innovative ideas to improve millennial health

Well City Challenge

Health Insurance

Independence Blue Cross unveils 2021 Medicare Advantage health plans

IBX 2021 Medicare

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Daniel Hilferty retiring as chief executive officer of Independence Blue Cross

Daniel Hilferty Gregory Deavens

Health Insurance

Independence Blue Cross offering premium credits, rebates to employers

IBX credits and rebates

Health Insurance

Here's what major health insurers are covering for COVID-19 patients

Here's what you need to know about the cost of your COVID-19 medical care

Health Insurance

Some insurance companies now covering the cost of coronavirus testing

The number of millennials with early-onset Alzheimer's disease is surging, report finds

More Younger Americans Diagnosed with Dementia, Alzheimer's

Local man fighting addiction stigma invited to State of the Union Address

State of the Union Addiction IBX

IBX members can book discounted fitness classes through new app

Lindsey Vonn opens up about her depression at millennial health forum

Lindsey Vonn depression mental health forum

The top 5 millennial health issues – and what to do about them

Millennial Health Issues

Jim Kenney, IBX kick off National Recovery Month in Philly

Jim Kenney National Recovery Month

Addiction recovery specialists to be available 24-7 at Bucks County hospitals

Ashley Eaton-Riley overdose survivor

IBX Foundation dispatches 'Someone You Know' campaign to Capitol Hill

Marissa Wadsworth IBX Foundation Someone You Know campaign

Behavioral health issues drive gender gap among millennials

Depression Women Millennials

The oldest millennials are less healthy than Gen Xers were at the same age

Millennial health compared to Generation X

IBX, Unite for HER sending care packages to breast cancer patients

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IBX Foundation expands campaign to reduce stigma of opioid addiction

Independence Blue Cross Opioid Addiction Someone You Know Campaign

Children's Health

ADHD diagnoses rise sharply among Philadelphia-area children

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Independence Blue Cross named Top Workplace for 2019

IBX Headquarters

Casey honors Independence Blue Cross Foundation president

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IBX helps Magee Rehabilitation Hospital add much-needed bionic suits

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Surgeon General: Alternative opioid addiction strategies more viable than safe injection sites

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Dedicated, IBX team up on senior medical centers in Philly

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Health Insurance

IBC Foundation awards $1.8 million to nursing schools, local organizations

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IBX Foundation highlights recovery stories of opioid addicts

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Health Insurance

IBX, Rothman enter five-year partnership to help patients save on health procedures

IBX Headquarters

Philly-area companies rank in Forbes 'Best Large Employers' list

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IBX parent, Comcast to launch new patient communications platform

Stock_Carroll - Independence Blue Cross Insurance Card

sparkling water weight loss

Drinking carbonated water may boost weight-loss efforts, but only by small amounts

Colon Cancer Screening

A new blood test accurately screens for colorectal cancer, researchers say

Junk Food Health

Junk food turns public villain as power shifts in Washington

Psychologist Patient Stress

Feeling political distress? Here are coping strategies a psychologist shares with his clients

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Baby Cafe breastfeeding support center to open in Camden library

Radon Testing

Winter is the best time to test homes for radon, a natural gas that causes lung cancer

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