Independence Blue Cross recently announced three winners and seven finalists for its first‑ever Celebrate Caring campaign to honor nurses who go above and beyond to deliver exceptional care to patients and families.
Celebrate Caring generated an outpouring of love, respect and admiration for nurses in our region. Winners were selected from nearly 700 nominations and over 180 different health care settings. Independence traveled to the winners’ workplaces during National Nurses Week to surprise them with the award in front of family and coworkers. Visit philly.com to read about the events and be sure to check out the videos below!
Independence asked each winner to select a charity to receive a $1,500 donation on their behalf. A prize pack including gift cards, event tickets, and passes for Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest were presented to the winners at each Nurses Week event. As a thank you to all the nurses on the winners’ units, Independence also provided food and on‑site chair massages during their shift.
The winners and finalists will be profiled and honored at a special awards ceremony at Independence LIVE in June.
Be sure to check back for more stories of extraordinary caring, additional videos, and honoree profiles.
She provides dignity and comfort at end‑of‑life. Anne helps create beautiful experiences for patients and families facing difficult times.
“Nurse Kathy” works every day to create a culture of caring at Pocopson Elementary School. Watch as Independence Blue Cross – and nearly 600 students – surprise her with the Celebrate Caring award.
Tyler Greenfield acted as an advocate for a family affected by Multiple Sclerosis. Watch as we surprise him at work to say “thank you.”
