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In the July 2023 edition of our e-newsletter, you will find:
- A story about putting the Race and Health Equity Resource Guide into practice
- Coalition updates: climate justice mural & 413cares success stories
- Upcoming events in the region
- Policy updates: second chances & AG collab
- PHIWM in the news
- COVID information & resources
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I was inspired earlier this year after participating in a training put on by the Disability Policy Consortium about the History of Disability Policy and how we need to continue learning and creating environments for all abilities. Check them out and consider providing a training for your organization. | |
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Join us in celebrating Disability Pride Month
Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July to commemorate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. Disability Pride Month is a time to embrace the identities of all persons with disabilities, reaffirm their rights and visibility, and celebrate their contributions to society. Disability is a natural part of human diversity that should be celebrated. Learn more about the Disability Rights Movement.
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Racial Justice & Health Equity | |
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Climate Justice Mural Complete!
Last week the Live Well Springfield Climate Change & Health Equity Coalition hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate their new mural created by world-renowned artist Betsy Casañas. The mural, located at 470 Chestnut Street in Springfield, was created in partnership with Fresh Paint Springfield/Commonwealth Murals, Blues to Green/ Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival, and Trinity Health of New England Mercy Medical Center. Learn more about the mural.
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413Cares.org Success Stories
Check out the first two 413Cares testimonial videos that illustrate how people are using 413Cares as a tool to connect people to the right resources. This is part of a current promotional campaign to get more people to learn about and use 413Cares.
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Understanding Wealth Disparities and Economic Growth Opportunities in MA, 7/24/23 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm at Pioneer Valley Planning Commission located at 60 Congress Street in Springfield: Take part in a community conversation with the Boston Fed. Register now.
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Implicit Bias Training, 7/26/23 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm at Springfield College Locklin Hall (Rm 243) located at 210 Alden Street in Springfield: This training is facilitated by the African Diaspora Mental Health Association. It will educate individuals and organizations about Implicit Bias as it relates to race. This training shows participants that implicit bias is both predictive and preventative. This training is sponsored by the Springfield Youth Mental Health Coalition, and hosted by The Stop Access Drug-Free Communities Coalition, the Springfield Department of Health & Human Services, and the Springfield Office of Health and Racial Equity. Learn more and register.
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Equitable Philanthropic Practices in our Work Together, 7/26/23 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts located at 333 Bridge Street in Springfield: Evolve Philanthropy has opened registration for Equitable Philanthropic Practices with Executive Director for Arise for Social Justice, Tanisha Arena. Reserve your spot.
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Historic Inequities of Cannabis, 7/26/23 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm: Join the Stop Access Springfield Coalition for a free webinar about the historic inequities of cannabis, as well as current challenges African Americans face breaking into the cannabis industry upon its legalization in Massachusetts. Register now.
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Wealth Building in the Springfield MSA BIPOC Community - Homeownership Forum, 7/26/23 at 2:00 pm East Forest Park Library, 136 Surrey Road, Springfield, MA: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency will host a forum on the significant wealth gap in the BIPOC community in the Springfield MSA. The unemployment rate is high, home ownership is very low, and there's a lower rate of four-year degree holders in the community. These issues combined may be related and codependent in keeping these disparities high. This forum will seek to root out the cause of these issues and implement actionable items to begin resolving them or enhance efforts already underway. This is the second of a two-part series and will focus on homeownership.
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Second Chances & Clean Slates
The LiveWell Springfield Age Friendly project with New North Citizen’s Council’s Debra Hunt Center and Men of Color Health Awareness have received a one-year grant from the Point32 Health Foundation to continue changing policies and systems that will support decisions that impact older adults who have criminal records. Our Second Chance Initiative aims to help people who are eligible to seal their Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) to have more equitable access to housing, jobs, education, and more.
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Watch this 9 minute TED Talk by Sheena Meade, the CEO of the national Clean Slate Initiative to learn more about the inequities caused by criminal record bureaucracies and how to change them. | |
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Deepening Legal and Public Health Collaborations
Over the past year, we have partnered with the Attorney General on setting up and expanding the number of sensors in the Healthy Air Network as well as supporting community training on water quality with settlement funds. We enjoyed the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General (AG) open house in downtown Springfield last week and meeting AG Andrea Campbell and team.
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Pictured from left to right: Attorney General Andrea Campbell, PHIWM Policy Director Andrea Freeman, PHIWM Interns Kally Moquete- Gonzalez and Harshita Snehi, PHIWM Senior Director for Programs & Development, PHIWM Executive Director Jessica Collins, AG Office Environmental Protection Division Chief Betsy Harper | |
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In the News
Our projects and staff frequently appear in the news. Check out some of the latest:
- 7/13/23, WWLP-22News, Hyperlocal network of air quality sensors provides more accurate information
- 7/12/23, BusinessWest, Common Wealth Murals, Live Well Springfield To Hold Mural Ribbon Cutting Today
- 6/19/23, MassLive, As COVID Public Health Emergency ends PHIWM advises public
- 6/13/23, Greenfield Recorder, Health institute updates public on vaccines, testing
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COVID-19 News & Resources | |
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Staying Up To Date
COVID is changing and so is the way we protect against it. See if you are up to date on your vaccination and get an updated booster if eligible. Thanks to the Learning Center for the Deaf, this info is also available in ASL.
Can't remember when you had your last COVID vaccine dose? Massachusetts residents can use My Vax Records to get a digital vaccine card. Learn more.
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Mantenerse Al Dia
COVID está cambiando y también la forma en que nos protegemos contra él. Vea si está al día con sus vacunas y obtenga un refuerzo actualizado si es elegible. Gracias al Centro de Aprendizaje para Sordos, esta información también está disponible en ASL.
¿No recuerda cuándo recibió su última dosis de la vacuna de COVID? Los residentes de Massachusetts pueden usar My Vax Records para obtener una tarjeta de vacunación digital. Aprende más.
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Find a COVID vaccine location
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Encuentre una ubicación de vacunas COVID
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Free COVID Treatment via Telehealth
Free, safe, and effective treatments for COVID-19, including Paxlovid. They can help prevent hospitalizations and reduce the risk of severe disease. You can access treatment through Telehealth. Consultations are available via phone at 833-273-6330, in addition to online, and can be accessed in 10+ languages.
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Tratamiento gratuito de COVID a través de Telesalud
Tratamientos gratuitos, seguros y efectivos para COVID-19, incluido Paxlovid. Pueden ayudar a prevenir hospitalizaciones y reducir el riesgo de enfermedades graves. Puede acceder al tratamiento a través de Telesalud. Las consultas están disponibles por teléfono al 833-273-6330, además de en línea, y se puede acceder a ellas en más de 10 idiomas.
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