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Health Equity Compact Applauds Healey Administration Appointment of Dr. Kiame Mahaniah

March 20, 2023

The Health Equity Compact is excited that EOHHS Secretary Kate Walsh has appointed Compact member Dr. Mahaniah as Undersecretary for Health.

Calling for Urgent Reform, The Health Equity Compact Files Transformative Legislation to Advance Health Equity

January 23, 2023

55 Black and Latinx leaders file “An Act to Advance Health Equity,” seeking to make Massachusetts healthcare and health outcomes equitable for all.

New Bedford Health Department To Host Forum On Health Disparities In The Region

November 1, 2022

New Bedford, Massachusetts – The New Bedford Health Department and the Health Equity Compact (HEC) will be hosting the Color of Care – Southeastern MA Health Equity Forum to discuss solutions to health disparities in our region. The event will take place on Tuesday, November...

40 Black and Latinx Leaders Forge New Chapter in State Health Reform

May 16, 2022

Calling for breakthrough policy change at the highest levels of state government and across institutions, Black and Latinx leaders from throughout Massachusetts today announced the formation of a coalition to advocate for and advance health equity in the Commonwealth.

The Health Equity Compact wishes to recognize founding supporters JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., and Foley Hoag LLP for their invaluable work: JSI for technical assistance and research from the very beginning of the Compact; and Foley Hoag for pro bono legal skill and expertise in developing and writing An Act to Advance Health Equity.

Press Releases

Health Equity Compact Applauds Healey Administration Appointment of Dr. Kiame Mahaniah

Calling for Urgent Reform, The Health Equity Compact Files Transformative Legislation to Advance Health Equity

New Bedford Health Department To Host Forum On Health Disparities In The Region

40 Black and Latinx Leaders Forge New Chapter in State Health Reform

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