Independence Blue Cross Foundation Celebrates National Nurses Week

Highlighting its long-term support, the Foundation announces new grants and continuing education opportunities

Since 2004, the Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) and Independence Blue Cross have invested $20 million to help advance the education and professional development of nurses and nurse leaders. In recognition of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), the Foundation hosted area nursing professionals today at a celebratory event at Independence LIVE....
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Independence Blue Cross Foundation announces nearly $1.8M in grants supporting nursing, addressing the opioid epidemic, and community health and wellness 

Philadelphia, PA — The Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) today announced nearly $1.8 million in funding to support three programs: Nurses for Tomorrow, Supporting Treatment and Opioid Prevention (STOP) Initiative, and Building Healthier Communities.

Nurses for Tomorrow

Twenty-two nursing schools are the recipients of nearly $1.1 million in scholarship funding for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral nursing students through the Foundation’s Nurse for Tomorrow program....
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Independence Blue Cross Foundation announces grants supporting community health and well-being

The Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) announced grants more than $2.75 million through its Blue Safety Net and Building Healthier Communities programs. The grants are aimed at population health and strengthening the delivery of health care.

Blue Safety Net

Through the Blue Safety Net program, the Foundation funds private, nonprofit health centers that provide affordable access to quality care in underserved areas....
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