The Monroe County Family Coalition is one of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s 2023 Health Equity Innovation Award recipients. Funds will be used to provide more mental health wellness, support and education to youth and families, develop a peace garden to address food deserts and nutrition shortages in underserved communities, and enhance financial literacy and crisis support resources.

“We want to meet people where they are and make sure that no one is left behind,” says Dina Johnson, president and CEO of Monroe County Family Coalition. “Addressing inequities and health disparities in our community is vital to the success of our youth and families and we couldn’t do it without partnerships like the one we have with Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.”

Hear from two women who share very different experiences of how The Monroe County Family Coalition has impacted their lives.
- Sherry’s Heartfelt Journey with the American Heart Association - February 26, 2025
- Listen to Your Heart: Dan’s Story of Survival - February 26, 2025
- Member Video: Celebrating new beginnings: How we connect maternal members to care and community resources - January 31, 2025