Healthy Connections

When people are connected to their community and feel a sense of belonging, they experience better health outcomes, such as lower blood pressure and stronger immune systems. The opposite is also true, as there are significant negative health impacts related to social isolation like increased stress, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and an increased risk of unhealthy behaviors like commercial tobacco use and excess alcohol consumption.

Through Healthy Connections, we work with our grantee partners to build connections within and across communities and generations.

This work helps create and nurture more connected and resilient communities where all people feel a sense of belonging and have the support and resources needed to achieve their healthiest life.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Camila Mercado Michelli, Program Officer, Healthy Connections
Camila.Mercado.Michelli@bluecrossmnfoundation.org
(651) 662-7905