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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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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Catching Up With the Independence Blue Cross Foundation Summer Interns

From left to right: Independence Blue Cross Foundation summer interns Darren Laws, Jr., Taylor Sneed, Fiona Bradley. After another great summer with the Independence Blue Cross Foundation summer interns, it’s time to say goodbye. I caught up with a few of them to learn what they accomplished this summer and what they’ll take back to school,...
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Independence Blue Cross Foundation partners with CHOP to celebrate National CPR Awareness Week

Activities include Hands-only CPR training and an AED scavenger hunt The Independence Blue Cross Foundation partnered with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia during National CPR Awareness week June 1-7 to help increase public awareness about how to react during a sudden cardiac arrest. The Foundation’s support included a family-focused community event with a variety of fun and health related activities....
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Independence Blue Cross Foundation, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro convene regional leaders for Opioid Forum

Independence Blue Cross President & CEO Daniel Hilferty announces new Foundation partnership to examine “warm-handoff” protocols and effectiveness Philadelphia, PA — May 23, 2017 — The Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) today hosted a forum on the state’s opioid epidemic that brought together Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro and regional health care leaders to raise awareness about this public health issue and address the growing problem....
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IBC Foundation hosts 26th annual fund-raiser golf event

On May 15, Independence Blue Cross president and CEO Daniel J. Hilferty hosted more than 200 Independence Blue Cross Foundation supporters at the 26th annual Golf Classic. The sell-out event at the Philadelphia Country Club is the singular fund raising activity for the Foundation, raising more than $100,000 to support the Foundation’s mission.    ...
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National Volunteer Month: A volunteer shares her story

National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month, a time in which we celebrate those who generously give their time and talents to help others. Nonprofit organizations, including many Independence Blue Cross Foundation (IBC Foundation) grantees, depend on the work that the volunteers do. For example, Community Volunteers in Medicine relies upon volunteer clinicians to provide services to those who would otherwise be unable to access needed medical care....
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Independence Blue Cross Foundation hosts nurses for continuing education about opioid dependency

The Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) hosted 75 nurses for a continuing education session about opioid dependency, presented by Drexel University’s Continuing Nursing Education program. The three-hour session featured a panel discussion with Drexel faculty, the presentation of an opioid dependency case study, and information about the treatment for opioid substance abuse. Eligible nurses received 3.25 hours of continuing education credits....
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Independence Blue Cross Foundation awarded more than $5 million in grants in 2016

Philadelphia, PA — The Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) awarded grants exceeding $5 million in southeastern Pennsylvania during 2016. The grants targeted four primary areas: increasing access to quality, affordable care in medically underserved areas; bolstering the health care workforce; building healthier communities; and addressing health priorities.

Increasing Access to Care

Through the Blue Safety Net program,...
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