Massachusetts Public Health Association
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New Funding for the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund Included in House Health Care Bill!
On 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…
Read MoreAction 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…
Read MorePress 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…
Read MoreAnnouncing an Exciting Leap Forward for the MA Food Trust!
We are excited to announce some great news at the start of National Public Health Week! This morning, April 2, 2018, the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) began accepting applications for a MA Food Trust Program administrator to lead the program…
Read MoreMessage from MPHA President: Announcing Our New Executive Director
Dear Friend and Supporter, We are excited to share with you that Carlene Pavlos will be joining us as the new Executive Director of the Massachusetts Public Health Association on April 1st. Carlene has worked tirelessly for decades on improving…
Read MorePress Release: Health Care Providers, Mayors, Health Policy Leaders Press House to Save Successful Prevention Programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2018 Contact: Maddie Ribble, 617-697-2107 Health Care Providers, Mayors, Health Policy Leaders Press House to Save Successful Prevention Programs Letter cites role of Prevention Trust in successful MassHealth transformation In anticipation of a major debate…
Read MoreModest Environmental Health Investments Welcomed in Otherwise Disappointing Public Health Budget Proposal
On Wednesday, January 24th, Governor Baker announced his $40.9 billion state budget proposal for fiscal year 2019. Governor Baker’s budget proposal includes a 2.6% increase over the current year’s budget. While there are some modest public health investments proposed in the Governor’s budget, MPHA…
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