The Florida Blue Found-ation awarded Barnabas Center the Sapphire Award at its 13th annual symposium in Kissimmee May 3.
The Sapphire Awards recognize and award excellence and innovation among organizations, programs and individuals that have made a significant, positive impact on health-related outcomes for Florida’s at-risk individuals and communities. Barnabas won the top award in the state in the organizational category.
Wanda Lanier, president and CEO of Barnabas Center, said, “Barnabas is committed to working in partnership with Baptist Health, Baptist Medical Center Nassau, local specialty medical practices and volunteer dentists and physicians to provide access to critical health care services to uninsured adults in Nassau County.
“With their support and that of our many donors, volunteers, board and staff, we have created an extraordinary resource that not only improves the lives of the people we help, but often saves lives.”