The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts builds measurably healthier and more equitable communities through community engagement, collaborative partnerships, research and evaluation, and policy advocacy.
Our Vision
All people within our region have access to what they need to lead healthy lives.
Our Values
- Commitment to addressing the destructive racial hierarchy in our society
- Upholding social justice
- Excellence in innovation
- Community voice in all aspects of our work
- Scientific rigor
- Measurable outcomes
- Loving kindness
Our Strategic Goals
- Advance racial justice
- Transform communities into places of opportunity for all people
- Enhance community accountability and outcomes through population-based research & evaluation
- Launch innovations to improve systems of care
- What is Health Equity
- Who We Are
- What We Do
- Coalition Building
- Research & Evaluation
- Projects
- Project ACCCES: Building capacity for community engaged research…
- Springfield Youth Health Survey Initiative
- RWJF-Funded R.O.A.D.S. (Research on Active Design in Springfield…
- Community Health Needs Assessments
- Western Massachusetts Casino Health Impact Assessment
- CultureRx: Findings from the Berkshires & Springfield
- Sexual Violence against Girls and Young Women in Hampden County
- Healthy Aging with a Criminal Record in Hampden County MA (HIA)
- Projects
- Policy Development and Advocacy
- Reports & Data
- News & Events
- Support Us
- Contact Us
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