The Community Engagement & Membership committee (CEMC) had its first meeting on April 29th, with the leadership of Steering Committee members Corey Yarbrough (Hispanic Black Gay Coalition) and Pat Milano (East Boston Collaborative for Families). The group was tasked with the challenge of reaching out to residents, building capacity and more organizational partnerships throughout all […]
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What do you want to know from our Mayoral candidates?
Posted: June 14th, 2013
BACH is partnering with the Boston Conference of the Mass League of Community Health Centers and the Mass Association of Community Development Corporations in designing and distributing a questionnaire on Community Health and Community Development to all Boston Mayoral candidates. Below are a few categories.Tell us what YOU want to know. Post your questions on our […]
More »BACH to Take a Stand Against Racism
Posted: April 11th, 2013
Please join BACH in taking a Stand Against Racism on April 26, 2013. As part of our commitment to health equity we understand that structural and institutional racism significantly impact the health outcomes and quality of life for residents of color. We will be screening the documentary, Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible, by Shakti […]
More »BACH to be Community Partner for Project CLEAR
Posted: March 20th, 2013
Beginning September of 2012, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has mandated more prominent health warnings on all cigarette packaging as part of an effort to educate the public about the health risks associated with smoking. Project CLEAR (Cigarette Labels: Effectiveness and Resonance) is a community-based participatory research project in Boston, Lawrence and […]
More »Local Public Health System Assessment Results Are In!
Posted: March 14th, 2013
On Monday, April 1, the Boston Public Health Commission and the Boston Alliance for Community Health, along with the Planning Committee for Boston’s Local Public Health System Assessment, will be hosting a community feedback session on the results of Boston’s Local Public Health System Assessment conducted on February 2, 2013. The agenda will include a […]
More »BACH & BPHC Partner to Move MAPP Process Forward
Posted: February 21st, 2013
On February 2, 2013 the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and the Planning Committee for the Local Public Health System Assessment held a full-day retreat to assess Boston’s public health system. This event offered Boston residents a follow-up to the citywide visioning session held last November, as well as an avenue to continue to participate […]
More »BACH Hosts Free Educational Forum: Medical Marijuana Law in Boston
Posted: February 13th, 2013
On February 12, BACH hosted a free educational forum to discuss the implementation of the recently passed medical marijuana law in Boston at Dorchester House Multi Service Center in Field’s Corner. Experts discussed what the law states and does not state, public health issues, specifically health impacts on youth, and advocacy options. View Resources » […]
More »BACH Director Responds to Boston Globe Article
Posted: February 11th, 2013
David Aronstein, BACH Director, responds to Kay Lazar’s Boston Globe article about MDPH’s “listening sessions” for the medical marijuana bill entitled, Opportunities for citizens to learn more, speak out. He writes, “while a large majority of people voted for this law allowing access to medical marijuana for people with chronic and life-threatening illnesses, there are […]
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