In September, BACH received the good news from the Centers for Disease Control and Management (CDC) that the Boston Public Health Commission, in partnership with BACH, will provide $1.8 million a year for three years to Boston for prevention of chronic diseases by changing policies, systems and environments by addressing tobacco use/exposure to second hand […]
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Annual Meeting 2014
Posted: January 9th, 2015
Boston Alliance for Community Health held its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 12, from 8 -10 am at the Reggie Lewis Athletic Center. Speakers at the Annual meeting included Dr. Huy, Nguyen, Interim Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission and Representative Jeffrey Sánchez, who touched on the achievements of BACH so far and […]
More »Community Grants In Action
Posted: January 9th, 2015
Community Grants in Action: In May 2014 BACH completed a comprehensive two year Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) process, a citywide and neighborhood-level strategic planning process that engaged more than 2,000 residents and organization representatives. This Request for Proposals was designed to help stimulate collective action on these issues at a […]
More »Making Healthy Connections
Posted: January 9th, 2015
The Community Engagement and Membership Committee (CEMC) was created by BACH to address strategic health issues facing Boston. CEMC’s mission is to diversify community partnerships and increase resident involvement in BACH’s advocacy and health planning through education, communication, and collaboration. Its members are actively working to create effective ways to share information on the successes, […]
More »Making Your Vote Count
Posted: October 23rd, 2014
BACH is committed to supporting policy change that aligns with our mission and vision for a healthy, vibrant, just, and equitable Boston. In the upcoming election, two questions on the ballot will address important public health legislation: On Tuesday, November 4th, Vote YES to Questions 3 and 4! Question 3: Expanding Prohibitions on Gaming A […]
More »Community Forum on Casinos & Gambling
Posted: October 23rd, 2014
Please join us for a community event in collaboration with Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI). We will be discussing the predatory and toxic business of casino gambling and the devastating public health impacts that localized casinos would create in the Commonwealth. Community Forum on Casinos & Gambling Thursday, October 30th at 10:30 am. Northeastern Law […]
More »What Matters For Health
Posted: September 10th, 2014
What matters when it comes to your health? To the health of your family? To the health of your neighborhood? Brigham and Women’s Hospital and its community planning partners will be funding programs for health and well-being in the communities of Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mission Hill, and Roxbury. If you live or work in […]
More »BACH RFP to Support Community Funding
Posted: August 28th, 2014
Request for Proposals for Implementation of Strategic Issue Actions 2014-2015 The full RFP can be downloaded here as a PDF or a Word Document. Background In May 2014 BACH completed a comprehensive two-year Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) process, a citywide and neighborhood-level strategic planning process that engaged more than 2,000 residents […]
More »Spring 2014 Community Engagement
Posted: July 21st, 2014
Speak Up! On March 6th and 8th, BACH partnered with the North Dorchester Coalition to host a community panel and dialogue with 10 other organizations from Bowdoin Geneva, Fields Corner, Grove Hall and Uphams Corner neighborhoods. The event provided a platform for over 100 residents of diverse backgrounds to offer their perspectives on subjects such […]
More »MAPP Update, Spring 2014
Posted: July 9th, 2014
For the past few years, BACH and its partners in Boston have been engaged in the Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) community health assessment and community health improvement process. MAPP has been widely used in other communities for health improvement planning, and has been endorsed by the National Association of County and […]
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