Be Ready for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is October 28
Did you know that 70 percent of prescription drug abusers gain access to opioids through people they know? Today, keeping unused medications in your home can be a danger. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day promotes a convenient and responsible way to safely dispose of them.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is October 28

By clearing out your medicine cabinet,...
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Independence Blue Cross Foundation celebrates future leaders

Meet seven Philadelphia community health leaders poised to raise their organizations to new heights.
From left to right, Future Leaders in Community Health: John Kirby, Jr., Cathryn Sanderson, Melanie Mariano, Heather, Lorina, Felicia Harris, Devin Reaves. The Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) celebrated its sixth anniversary by honoring the region’s Future Leaders in Community Health. Independence executive leadership and Foundation grantees, partners, and friends gathered for the evening reception at Independence LIVE....
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7 Philadelphia Community Health Leaders You Should Know

Meet seven Philadelphia community health leaders poised to raise their organizations to new heights.
In celebration of the Foundation’s sixth anniversary, our peers and partners gathered to recognize the region’s Future Leaders in Community Health. In a recent edition of the award-winning Journal of Change, the Foundation highlighted seven community champions poised to lead their organizations to new heights. We are proud to introduce these Philadelphia community health leaders, who motivate and inspire us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of the Southeastern Pennsylvania region....
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IBC Foundation publishes special issue of Journal of Change on the opioid crisis

In recognition of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month in October, the Independence Blue Cross Foundation produced a focused special edition of The Journal of Change on the opioid crisis. The magazine features thought leadership about the epidemic from diverse perspectives: The Wolf Administration’s work to combat opioid addiction: Meg C. Snead,...
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IBC Foundation president honored for her community service and partnerships

Lorina Marshall-Blake, president of Independence Blue Cross Foundation, recently accepted two prestigious awards for community service and her tireless commitment to improving the health of our region. On September 21, Spectrum Health Services, Inc. honored Marshall-Blake with the Access to Care Award at its 50th anniversary celebration for her work to promote affordable, quality care.  Spectrum Health,...
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National Recovery Month: A Personal Recovery Story

September is National Recovery Month, arguably my favorite time of the year. This year’s theme is “Join the Voices of Recovery: Strengthen Families and Communities,” which perfectly describes what recovery has done in my own life. My recovery started in August of 2007, when I woke up in a hospital after overdosing on opioids. With the support of my friends and family,...
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Independence Blue Cross Foundation hosts community CPR awareness event with Philadelphia Union

The Independence Blue Cross Foundation and the Philadelphia Union welcomed more than 350 people at Talen Energy Stadium on Saturday for a community event focused on CPR awareness. Family-friendly activities featured Hands-only CPR training, which has been proven to be as successful as traditional CPR (chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth breaths) in saving lives. The Mobile CPR Project,...
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IBC Foundation supports vision training for Philadelphia school nurses

The Independence Blue Cross Foundation, in cooperation with the Eagles Charitable Foundation, supported vision screening professional development for more than 250 Philadelphia school nurses to ensure they are properly trained and certified to administer vision screenings. The all-day event, held at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, provided nurses with extensive, in-depth training to certify them as vision screeners....
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IBC Foundation recognizes the value of community health centers

The Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) recognizes National Health Center Week (August 13-19), which celebrates more than 9,000 community health centers serving more than 25 million Americans across all 50 states. Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than $15 million through its Blue Safety Net program in over 40 community health centers serving approximately 200,000 individuals annually across southeastern Pennsylvania....
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More than Just a Check: How We Maximize Community Impact

Since 2011, the Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) has awarded nearly 130 grants to nonprofit agencies through its Building Heathier Communities program. These agencies are committed to providing direct service and support to address the health and wellness needs of specific populations including homeless, youth, minority groups, veterans, women, and incarcerated individuals. We are proud to award grants to many worthy agencies,...
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