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GEAR UP FOR OUR FALL 2015 - SPRING 2016 TRAINING SERIES
 
 
Are you ready to build capacity in your community coalition or organization? We've tailored these webinars and trainings with you in mind. Our offerings are presented by the Community Health Training Institute at no cost, thanks to funding from the MA Department of Public Health. Read More
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OCTOBER 8 WEBINAR: 
WHAT IS PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOW DOES IT IMPACT ALL SECTORS Essential introduction for new coalition members from different sectors: housing, health care, transportation, planning, and others. Led by Maddie Ribble (MPHA) with guests Barry Keppard (MAPC) and Kathy Wicks (Bay State Health).
OCTOBER 29 WEBINAR:  
COALITION QUALITY IMPROVEMENT 
Learn how your coalition can use quality improvement strategies to build initiatives, implement ideas, evaluate success, and continuously improve community health work. Led by Karen Errichetti, DrPH, Sr Research Scientist (Health Resources is Action).
NOV 19 at 9 am
in Central MA
 
For coalitions and others: An intro to the many facets of sustainability, including sustaining strategies; outcomes;  partnerships, and coalition infrastructure. Led by HRiA's Daisy Ortega. Followed by an optional Networking Lunch.
 
NOV 19 at 1 pm
in Central MA

Learn the keys to coalition development and sustaining momentum. Led by MPHA's Andrea Freeman, with guest presenter Eric Rodriguez from United Neighbors of Fitchburg. Bring another coalition member with you!

 

Join DJ Wilson from the Mass Municipal Association for a review of approaches to advocacy; moving from programs to policy and systems change; and examples of communities that have changed policies to improve public health.
 
Additional Trainings Offered by Our Partners and Others
Resources for Your Work

  HEALTH EQUITY

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Community Health News
MA DPH RESPONSE TO OPIOID EPIDEMIC
Like so many states across the country, MA is facing a growing epidemic of opioid addiction and overdose deaths. This crisis requires taking action in each of the following four key areas: Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery Support. Read More

Related: Engaging Youth in Preventing Opioid Addiction training on Nov 12 & 13 (led by HRiA and Words Can Work) and MA Substance Abuse Information and Education Helpline
Funding and Job Opportunities
Watch RWJF video: Building a Culture of Health in Our Time
FEATURED OPPORTUNITY
RWJF Evidence for Action seeks to support rigorous, high-impact, creative research projects to build and disseminate information for evidence-based approaches to building a Culture of Health. Approximately $2.2 million will be awarded annually. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Learn More

  JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Contact us for more information about opportunities to grow through training and resources, or if you'd like to submit a resource or event for inclusion in the next update.

Sincerely,

Daisy Ortega, Maia Rodriguez-Semp, and Stefanie Valovic
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