Improving the health of our communities, TOGETHER

We're committed to improving healthcare access, strengthening the health workforce, and enabling solutions for better community health.

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Leading initiatives for a healthier community

The Independence Blue Cross Foundation works collaboratively with business, nonprofits, education, health, and government to positively impact health.

Health Equity
Community Health Institute

Announced in 2022, the IBX Foundation Community Health Institute is catalyzing ideas into action. Read More

Access to Care
Health Centers

The Blue Safety Net Health Center Grant Program is strengthening the healthcare safety net. Through the program, nearly $38 million has been awarded to more than 70 private, nonprofit community health centers across Southeastern Pennsylvania. Read More

School-Based Mental Health

The IBX Foundation is expanding access to mental health services through a city-wide collaboration with the School District of Philadelphia and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia by meeting children where they are — at school. Read More

Healthcare Workforce
Health Workforce

The IBX Foundation is strengthening the health workforce through nursing education scholarship and pathway programs at 20 nursing schools in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Read More

"Making Change Happen®": Solving for Better Health

The IBX Foundation is revealing a closer look at the real people and stories behind our initiatives to improve health — the partners we work with to make change happen and the people who benefit from that progress. This video docuseries highlights the impact of programs and interventions that are transforming lives and positively impacting health.




Catalyzing Change

Catalyzing Change, a health workforce event, convened more than 300 national experts and leaders in healthcare, education, government, and community to explore strategies and solutions for shaping the future health workforce and showcase initiatives and innovations that are expanding opportunities and improving outcomes for individuals and communities across the country and locally.

At-A-Glance

$85+ million grants awarded
240+ organizations supported
350,000+ individuals impacted annually

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