Insight Spotlight: IBX Celebrate Caring - Honoring Nurses Who Inspire

IBX Celebrate Caring 2025 – Honoring Nurses Who Inspire We’re proud to highlight the 2025 Celebrate Caring campaign by Independence Blue Cross (IBX)—a heartfelt initiative launched during National Nurses Week that shines a spotlight on the extraordinary impact nurses make in our communities. This annual campaign recognizes nurses who go above and beyond, demonstrating compassion, resilience, and a deep commitment to those they serve both inside and outside the clinical setting. Each year, three winners are selected to receive a $500 gift card, a $2,500 donation to a nonprofit of their choice, and the Sunshine Award, named in memory of IBX executive Paula Sunshine, who helped create the program.
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Meet the 2025 Honorees 👩‍⚕️ Lisa Koung
Registered Nurse, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Lisa’s journey—from surviving the Khmer Rouge to founding the Khmer Performing Arts and Culture Group—is a powerful testament to healing through service and tradition.
👩‍⚕️ Trina Smith
Nurse, Divine Providence Village / Founder, Trinity Transitional House
Trina has dedicated her career to supporting people with intellectual disabilities and helping women and families experiencing homelessness in Delaware County.
👩‍⚕️ Lexi Uscatu, MSN, CRNP, RN
Nurse Practitioner, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Lexi created a mental health curriculum for teens through CHOP’s Community Nurse Advocacy Fellowship, blending clinical care with meaningful community outreach.