Massachusetts Public Health AssociationOn Tuesday June 19th, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a major health care bill that includes funding for the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund (PWTF). This is a big win and important step in the campaign for continuation of PWTF, a first-in-the-nation…
Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund
The Prevention & Wellness Trust Fund (PWTF) has increased access to preventive services for nearly 1 million people across every region of the Commonwealth. PWTF invests in evidence-based community interventions that keep residents healthy and safe.
Massachusetts Food Trust Program
Too many Massachusetts communities have poor access to healthy food and lack strong local job opportunities. The
Massachusetts Food Trust Program would support new and expanded healthy food retailers and local
food enterprises in low and moderate income communities.
SNAP Access: Closing the “SNAP Gap”
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. Close the “SNAP Gap” and Create…
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Action Alert! Contact Your Representative Today for Key Programs in the State Budget
This week the House is deliberating on the fiscal year 2019 House Ways and Means budget proposal. Now is the time to act to make sure that essential public health funding is included in the FY19 budget. Please contact your Representative…
Press Release: Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau Chief Takes the Helm of Massachusetts Public Health Association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2018 Contact: Melanie O’Malley, (617) 949-6688. Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau Chief Takes the Helm of Massachusetts Public Health Association The Executive Board of the Massachusetts Public Health Association (MPHA) is pleased to announce…
Action Alert! Contact Your Senator Today for Health Equity in the Senate Budget
This week the Senate is deliberating on the fiscal year 2019 Senate Ways and Means budget proposal. Now is the time to act to make sure that essential public health funding is included in the FY19 budget. Please contact your Senator TODAY and…
Action Alert! Contact Your Representative Today for Key Programs in the State Budget
This week the House is deliberating on the fiscal year 2019 House Ways and Means budget proposal. Now is the time to act to make sure that essential public health funding is included in the FY19 budget. Please contact your Representative…
Take action today for equity & public health in marijuana policy
The Massachusetts House of Representatives will be debating amendments to the recreational marijuana bill today. The Senate will follow with debate tomorrow, Thursday, June 22nd. Now is the time to act to ensure that recreational marijuana policy in Massachusetts addresses…