Massachusetts Public Health Alliance

MPHA Newsletter January 23, 2025

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In this issue:

  • Policy Updates: Victory for Substance Use Disorder Policy, Stop Cuts to EA Shelter, Transit Equity Day, FY26 State Budget
  • MPHA in Action: MA Legislature Food Systems Caucus Briefing, Executive Director Graduates from Lead Boston
  • In the News: Opposing RFK, Jr. Nomination, 2025 Spring Awards Breakfast, How SAPHE 2.0 Improves Health Equity

MPHA Newsletter December 19, 2024

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In this issue:

  • Policy Updates: 2025-2026 Policy Agenda, the Right to Shelter, a Road Map for Equitable Transportation, the Passage of SAPHE 2.0
  • MPHA in Action: Goodbye 2024, MPHA 2024 Annual Conference – Rising in Resistance
  • Philanthropy Corner: Show Your Gratitude, Thank You Annual Conference Sponsors!

MPHA Newsletter November 22, 2024

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In this issue:

  • MPHA Annual Conference and Meeting: Rising in Resistance
  • Policy Updates: SAPHE 2.0 Becomes Law, RFK Jr. Nomination, Community Health Integration Fellowship
  • MPHA in Action: MHOA Annual Conference, The President’s Award, Statewide Alliance for Health Equity
  • Philanthropy Corner: MPHA Gratitude Day

MPHA Newsletter October 24, 2024

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In this issue:

  • MPHA Annual Conference and Meeting: Moving at the Speed of Trust
  • What’s New at MPHA: 2025 Spring Communication Internship, New Campaign Director, Meet Our Policy Intern
  • Policy Updates: SAPHE 2.0, Healthy Food Access, Public Health on the Ballot
  • MPHA in Action: APHA Annual Meeting and Expo, MHOA Annual Conference, Public Health Museum Anniversary, Western MA Health Equity Network

MPHA Newsletter September 19, 2024

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In this issue:

  • MPHA Annual Conference and Meeting: Moving at the Speed of Trust
  • MPHA in Action: Advocacy for Emergency Assistance Shelter, Western MA Health Equity Advocacy and Policy Showcase, 30th Anniversary of the Public Health Museum
  • Massachusetts General Hospital Community Health Impact Fund

MPHA Newsletter August 22, 2024

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In this issue:

  • Policy Council Retreat Kicks Off MPHA Policy-Setting Process
  • MPHA Advocacy for State Legislation Continues
  • MPHA In Action: Protecting the Right to Shelter, Planting Seeds for Sustainable Food Systems, 30th Anniversary of Public Health Museum
  • MetroWest Health Foundation – A Partnership for Housing Justice
  • Save the Date: MPHA Annual Conference

MPHA Newsletter June 27, 2024

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In this issue:

  • Making the case for SAPHE 2.0: The Community as a full partner
  • Overdose Deaths are Down Statewide, but Racial Disparities Persist
  • MPHA In Action: CHNA 9, Capacity Building with Environmental Youth Activists, Health Equity in Action
  • Saying good luck to the MPHA Graduation Student Intern
  • Pause for Joy with the Barr Foundation

MPHA Newsletter May 16, 2024

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In this issue:

  • Senate Budget Debate Update and Action Alert
  • MPHA Events: 22nd Annual Spring Awards Breakfast, Lobby Day Recap with photos and media coverage
  • MPHA In the News: MPHA Board Member Danielle Kim makes the 150 Most Influential Bostonians list
  • Partner Activities: GenUnity Health Equity and Housing Justice Fellowship Applications Open and Health Equity Compact Summit Announcement

MPHA Newsletter April 18, 2024

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In this issue:

  • Amicus Brief in Grants Pass Case regarding decriminalization of homelessness
  • MPHA In Action: Central MA, Boston Addiction Conference, Fairmont Indigo Collaborative and Quaboag Connector
  • MPHA In the News: MPHA comments on structural racism and health equity impacts of Steward Health Care Crisis
  • ICYMI: Public Health Lobby Day and Spring Awards Breakfast Reminders

MPHA Newsletter March 21, 2024

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In this issue:

  • Spring Awards Breakfast Early Bird Tickets Open
  • Registration open for Lobby Day
  • MPHA’s Health Equity Priorities in the 2025 State Budget
  • National Public Health Week 2024: We are all public health
  • Special Thanks to DPH Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein for supporting SAPHE 2.0
  • MPHA Policy Council welcomes new members