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PREVENTION AND HEALTH REFORM
Massachusetts is about to embark on the next phase of health reform. Join us to ensure that any new health reform legislation includes investments in proven community prevention strategies.
Senate Update - May 14th:
The Senate version of the bill released last week includes the creation of a Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund, funded at $20 million per year, to support community-based initiatives to combat preventable health conditions.
Senate floor debate
will begin May 15th. Please contact your Senator today and ask him or her to support the Prevention Trust and to support amendment #30 by Senator Chandler to eliminate the automatic sunset of the Trust funding after 5 years.
To learn more, read our letter to the Senate here.
STATE BUDGET PROCESS
The House completed debate on their budget in late April, with nearly $10 million in funding for community-based programs at DPH added though amendments during floor debate. MPHA led the effort on four successful amendments, including on Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Environmental Health, Food Protection, and Vital Records. The Senate is up next, with a proposal from Senate Ways and Means expected on May 16th.
GET INVOLVED
Join the Act FRESH Campaign!
The Act FRESH Campaign is working to build a better future for Massachusetts families by improving access to healthy, affordable food and safe public spaces for physical activity. The campaign is led by a diverse group of MPHA member organizations - grassroots organizations and statewide associations from every region of the Commonwealth.
We are working to promote Zoning for Healthy Community Design, Access to Healthy Food Stores, Healthy School Food for Every Child, and Strong Physical Education Programs in Every School.
Click here to learn more about the campaign and how you can get involved.
Click here to sign on to the campaign as an endorser.
This initiative is supported by: The Boston Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation, Partners HealthCare and Tufts Health Plan Foundation
SAVE the DATE- MPHA's Awards Breakfast!
Friday, May 18, 2012 • 7:30 am-9:30 am • The State Room
Celebrating the achievements of: Dr. Judith Palfrey, City Fresh Foods and
Voices for a Healthy SouthCoast
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available.
Learn more.
Join us on May 18 for MPHA's 10th Annual Awards Breakfast!
Learn more.
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MPHA is hiring an Executive Director--
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