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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ An organization that serves individuals with mental health and substance use disorders and a specialty care clinic that utilizes clinical health workers to connect underserved patients with community resources are among nine recipients of the Florida Blue Foundation s annual Sapphire Awards. The honorees will share $500,000 in funding that will allow them to continue to focus on innovative ideas and programs to meet local community needs.
The Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the state s Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, announced the nine honorees at its annual Sapphire Awards ceremony, which was held virtually on May 4. Each of the individuals, programs and organizations are making a meaningful impact in their communities related to three key drivers of health: mental well-being, health equity or food security.