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Meet This Year’s Be Well Philly Health Hero Finalists

We’re thrilled to announce that we now have our three finalists for the 2020 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge presented by Independence Blue Cross. […]

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This ER Doctor Wants to Help Make Medicine More Compassionate

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be chatting with our semi-finalists in the 2020 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge brought to you by Independence […]

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This Urban Farm Director Wants Philly to Prioritize Food Access and Green Space

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be chatting with our semi-finalists in the 2020 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge brought to you by Independence […]

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This Local Doctor Wants to Make Healthcare More Accessible

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be chatting with our semi-finalists in the 2020 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge brought to you by Independence […]

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This Activist Wants to Make Health and Wellness Accessible to Everyone in Philly

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be chatting with our semi-finalists in the 2020 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge brought to you by Independence […]

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You Can Now Submit Nominations for the 2020 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge

2020 has been a difficult year. But, through it all, we’ve seen medical professionals, frontline workers, and neighbors continually step up to help  — to […]

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Celebrating 2019’s Incredible Be Well Philly Health Hero

After thousands of votes, hundreds of nominations, and months of waiting, on December 3rd (Giving Tuesday!) we officially announced the 8th annual Be Well Philly […]

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Announcing This Year’s Health Hero Challenge Finalists

You, metro-area Philadelphians, have been wonderful. From Memorial Day through early July, you nominated hundreds of worthy leaders and nonprofits in your community for inclusion […]

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This Lupus Patient Wants Alternative Medicine to Be Available to Everyone

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be chatting with our semifinalists in the 2019 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge to give you a glimpse […]

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It’s Expensive to Preserve Your Fertility and Pay for Cancer Treatment at the Same Time. One Nonprofit Helps Combat That Cost.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be chatting with our semifinalists in the 2019 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge to give you a glimpse […]

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This Philly Man Wants to Support Your Family Through Cancer Treatment

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be chatting with our semifinalists in the 2019 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge to give you a glimpse […]

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This Philly Woman Helps Girls Gain Confidence Through Mountain Biking

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be chatting with our semifinalists in the 2019 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge to give you a glimpse […]

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After Going to Jail on a Narcotics Charge, This Addiction Recovery Advocate Believes Everyone Deserves Support

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be chatting with our semifinalists in the 2019 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge to give you a glimpse […]

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This Former Collegiate Athlete Now Helps Disabled Folks Compete in Endurance Races

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be chatting with our semifinalists in the 2019 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge to give you a glimpse […]

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This Main Line Equine Specialist Uses Horses to Heal Folks From Trauma and Mental Health Issues

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be chatting with our semifinalists in the 2019 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge to give you a glimpse […]