IBC Foundation president one of five honored by Senator Bob Casey during Black History Month

The Independence Blue Cross Foundation President Lorina Marshall-Blake was one of five African American Pennsylvanians honored by U.S. Senator Bob Casey for her dedication to creating innovative solutions to the nation’s most pressing issues and for her work in inspiring the next generation of leaders.

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What You Should Know About Sudden Cardiac Arrest

The average life of a car is eight years; a refrigerator, seventeen years; and a human life, 76 to 81 years. So, what do all of these things have in common? A motor makes them run.

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Meet the Final Cohort of Future of Nursing Scholars

A look at the research of the last two Future of Nursing Scholars funded by IBC Foundation.

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Foundation president gives commencement speech at Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions

Lorina Marshall-Blake with Nurses for Tomorrow scholarship recipients. On June 14, the president of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation), Lorina Marshall-Blake, delivered the commencement address to nearly 2,000 graduates and their families at Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions. The Foundation has supported Drexel University through the Nurses for Tomorrow program,...
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Independence Blue Cross Foundation invests locally to create a healthy southeastern Pennsylvania

Annual Foundation Community Report highlights awards totaling $4.8 million in 2017

The Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) provides vital support for our region through its funding for community health centers, nursing education, and targeted initiatives aimed at improving the lives and health of area residents, especially the underserved. These accomplishments are summarized in the Foundation’s Community Report,...
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‘Someone You Know,’ a public awareness campaign that addresses the stigma of opioid misuse

Someone you know

Multimedia campaign aims to inspire hope in people seeking help with addiction and recovery

The Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) today announced the launch of “Someone You Know,” a multimedia campaign focused on reducing the stigma of opioid misuse and inspiring hope in people seeking help with addiction and recovery. The campaign will feature a mix of print and outdoor advertising,...
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CPR Ready kicks off CPR Awareness Week with free Hands-Only CPR Training at Independence Visitor Center

CPR Ready
People walking by the Independence Visitor Center on June 1 received a free, quick training in Hands-Only CPR, which can double or even triple a person’s survival rate. CPR Ready kicked off CPR and AED Awareness week (June 1 – 7) with a free, public Hands-Only CPR training at the Independence Visitor Center on June 1....
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Fighting the Stigma of Addiction Through Personal Stories of the Opioid Epidemic

Community
“I’ll always be a recovering addict, no matter what, you know what I mean? It’s going to follow me. But every day I feel, I guess I could say, normal.” – Kevin F. “My son was always on the honor role, Eagle Scout, played baseball, wrestled, was not anyone that you would think would go down that path.” – Kay M....
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Lorina Marshall-Blake receives 2018 emPOWer award from EducationWorks

EmPOWer
Lorina Marshall-Blake accepts the 2018 emPOWer Award presented by Miles Wilson, president and CEO of EducationWorks, and Stephan Roker, VP, Executive Projects, AmeriHealth Caritas and Vice-Chair of the Education Works Board of Directors. Lorina Marshall-Blake, president of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) and vice president of Community Affairs for Independence Blue Cross (Independence),...
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Study: Foundation program provides nursing students with ‘transformative experience’

2017 Independence Blue Cross Foundation nurse interns Since its inception, the Independence Blue Cross Foundation’s (Foundation) Nursing Internship Program has provided internships to nearly 250 undergraduate nursing students attending schools across southeastern Pennsylvania. The program was started by Independence Blue Cross (Independence) in 2004 and has been run by the Foundation since 2011....
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Independence Blue Cross Foundation hosts sold-out annual Golf Classic

Golf Classic
The Independence Blue Cross Foundation team at 27th annual Golf Classic. On May 21, Independence Blue Cross president and CEO Daniel J. Hilferty hosted the 27th Annual Golf Classic at the Philadelphia Country Club. Over 200 supporters attended the event, which is the Independence Blue Cross Foundation’s (Foundation) sole fundraising activity. Their donations raised more than 100,000 dollars to support the Foundation’s mission to lead solutions for a healthier community....
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Leading the Future of Community Health: Yaneli Arizmendi Estrada

Lanzando Líderes co-founder, Yaneli Arizmendi Estrada, is interviewed as part of IBC Foundation Journal of Change Future Leaders feature.
In our most recent Journal of Change issue, we feature six leaders who are making a difference in community health in Philadelphia and across our region. These dynamic individuals were named Future Leaders because although each one has a unique cause, they all share a dedication to the people and communities they serve. Over the next few months,...
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Vote for Heather Major, Semi-Finalist for the KYW Newsradio 2018 Women’s Achievement Awards

Vote to help Heather Major, manager of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation, become a finalist for the KYW Newsradio 2018 Women’s Achievement Awards.
IBC Foundation Manager Heather Major pictured at the 2017 Nursing Internship Program session, Tips for Public Speaking. We’re so excited and proud to announce that Heather Major is a semi-finalist for the KYW Newsradio 2018 Women’s Achievement Awards: Rising Stars Edition! Driven by her passion for public health and compassion for her community,...
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