Excellus BlueCross BlueShield in February gave Homeward Bound Adirondacks, of Saranac Lake, a $2,000 Community Health Award grant to support a series of workshops for veterans in the North Country region on health issues such as mental health, wellness, diabetes management, heart health, suicide prevention and managing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. From left are Steven Erman, HBA board secretary; David Aldrich, HBA board treasurer; Valerie Ainsworth, HBA executive director; Mark Moeller, HBA board president; and Eve Van de Wal, Excellus BCBS regional president. (Photo provided)