The Sapphire Award is designed to recognize and promote excellence in community health programming and leadership in Florida. This year’s Sapphire Award Symposium comprises nationally-and regionally-recognized experts who addressed trends, emerging issues and best practices related to such timely topics as health literacy, access to care, child health and wellness, health care reform, sustainability and more.
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Three pediatric mobile health units representing the best in primary, behavioral, dental and vision care were on display. The representatives from some of Florida’s leading foundations were present to share their insights on effective grant writing and program management, measurement and evaluation.
Leighton Ku, PhD, MPH, director, Center for Health Policy Research at The George Washington University (DC), was this year’s important speaker. The Sapphire Award was created by the BCBSF Foundation in 2005 to recognize outstanding in community health. Since its inception, 37 health-focused nonprofits have been honored and nearly $2.2 million has been awarded in recognition of their achievements. At this year’s event, five additional organizations from across the state were recognized, as well as three outstanding individuals for their personal and professional contributions.
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