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Friday, June 7, 2013Our Health Our Future: MPHA's 11th Annual
Awards Breakfast
MPHA's Blog: Action for a Healthy Massachusetts
For news, events, jobs postings, and action opportunities
Working to build a better future for Massachusetts
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MPHA Proudly Recognizes National Nurses Week
May 6th through May 12th
Learn About Joint MPHA and APHA Membership
Join APHA and MPHA at the same time! Did you know you can join the American Public Health Association and Massachusetts Public Health Association
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Action For a Healthy Massachusetts
ACT FRESH LAUNCHES 2013 CAMPAIGN
The 2013 Act FRESH Campaign was launched on February 5th in Springfield, where the campaign's new policy priorities were announced.
Read " Priorities for Healthy Places, 2013-2014 ."
Learn more about Act FRESH.
MPHA ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Learn more about MPHA's accomplishments, from better nutrition for one million school children to the first-in-the-nation Prevention and Wellness Trust.
VICTORY ON THE PREVENTION AND WELLNESS TRUST!
On August 6, Governor Patrick signed the Prevention and Wellness Trust into law, which dedicates $60 million to community prevention activities! This was only possible due to the hard work of a broad-based coalition led by MPHA.
Download the updated Prevention and Wellness Trust Fact Sheet here.
See pictures from the signing here and pictures from our victory party here. Read the Boston Globe article about the bill here.
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.
Click here to learn more about the campaign and how you can get involved.
This initiative is supported by: The Boston Foundation, Baystate Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, and Partners HealthCare