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Jul 14, 2020, 13:07 ET Florida Blue Foundation Sapphire Awards provide nearly $500,000 to honorees addressing poverty and opioids/substance abuse

The Florida Blue Foundation has recognized individuals, programs and organizations that are addressing issues of poverty and opioids/substance abuse...

Dec 16, 2019, 14:32 ET Five nonprofits win $10,000 donations from Florida Blue Foundation for GivingTuesday campaign

The Florida Blue Foundation joined the "GivingTuesday" movement to kick off the giving season by hosting the social media campaign #FloridaGives....

Oct 09, 2019, 09:50 ET Florida Blue Foundation awards $9 million in health care grants to nonprofits statewide

The Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the state's leading health insurance company, today announced more than $9 million in grants to ...

May 14, 2019, 17:36 ET Florida Blue Foundation Sapphire Awards honor individuals, community health programs and organizations across state

Basketball hall of famer Alonzo Mourning Jr. was among four honorees recognized by the Florida Blue Foundation with its Sapphire Award for excellence ...

Mar 15, 2018, 03:20 ET Hunger, poverty, crime and drug addiction the focus of Florida Blue Foundation's Community Health Symposium

Nationally known speakers will address how communities can work to overcome hunger, poverty, hate, the opioid drug crisis and other problems at the...

Mar 30, 2017, 10:51 ET Florida Blue Foundation's Community Health Symposium and Sapphire Awards promotes health care discussion and highlights community health achievements

The Florida Blue Foundation will present its 2017 Community Health Symposium and Sapphire Awards, Creating a Culture of Health, April 19-20 at the...

Mar 22, 2017, 08:57 ET Florida Blue Foundation Community Health Symposium Taps National Experts on Health Care Reform and Healthy Communities

Nationally recognized experts on health care reform and building healthy communities will share their expertise at the Florida Blue Foundation's...

Nov 21, 2016, 03:42 ET Florida Blue Foundation Awards $2.5 Million in Grants for Health Solutions to Aid Underserved Populations and Improve Consumer Health

Innovative programs such as using Uber to transport people to follow-up doctor appointments and programs that help consumers take control of their...

May 06, 2016, 01:41 ET Florida Blue Foundation Awards Nearly $75,000 in Grants to 15 ESOL Programs Across Florida

To help Florida's diverse population make informed choices about their health and nutrition, the Florida Blue Foundation continued its support of the ...

Apr 07, 2016, 09:30 ET Florida Blue Foundation's Sapphire Symposium Speakers Feature CMS, Harvard Physicians

Dr. Cara James, director of the Office of Minority Health at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Dr. Joseph Betancourt, Harvard...

Mar 28, 2016, 12:48 ET Florida Blue Foundation Announces 2016 Sapphire Awards Finalists

Florida Blue Foundation has chosen 13 finalists from around the state for its 2016 Sapphire Awards and $350,000 in grants. The awards honor...

Feb 09, 2016, 12:10 ET Florida Blue Foundation Accepting Applications for Statewide Health Literacy Grants Program

Grant proposals are now being accepted for the Florida Health Literacy Initiative, a partnership of the Florida Blue Foundation and the Florida...

Dec 09, 2015, 12:14 ET Florida Blue Foundation Awards $1.5 Million in Grants for Health Solutions to Aid Underserved Populations

Six Florida community-based health nonprofits will share $1.5 million in grants from the Florida Blue Foundation to fund innovative ideas, programs...

Dec 08, 2015, 05:03 ET Florida Blue Foundation Awards Statewide Nursing Leadership Development Grant

Barry University will receive a $225,000 grant from the Florida Blue Foundation to create and implement a two-year Statewide Nursing Leadership...

Jul 30, 2015, 12:12 ET Florida Blue Foundation Calls for 2016 Sapphire Awards Nominations

Florida Blue Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2016 Sapphire Awards through September 18, 2015. The Sapphire Awards, given annually by the...

May 04, 2015, 12:29 ET Florida Blue Foundation Awards $85,000 in Grants to 17 ESOL Programs Across Florida

To help Florida's diverse population make informed choices about their health and nutrition, the Florida Blue Foundation continued its support of the ...

Mar 26, 2015, 10:19 ET Florida Blue Foundation Announces Speakers for 10th Anniversary Sapphire Awards and Symposium

A heavyweight lineup of speakers, along with a special performance by José Feliciano, will highlight the Florida Blue Foundation's 10th Anniversary...

Mar 19, 2015, 01:40 ET Florida Blue Foundation Announces 2015 Sapphire Awards Finalists

Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its Sapphire Awards, Florida Blue Foundation announces five finalists for the 2015 awards. The Sapphire Awards ...