Excited to announce the formation of the Mass Harm Reduction Workforce Coalition (MAHRWC)! Established by harm reductionists and supported by RIZE, MAHRWC will offer resources, training, and prof development to the #harmreduction workforce. Learn more! mahrwc.org

In honor of #EarthDay, the Coalition for Safe Drinking Water is calling on lawmakers to advance statewide water quality standards for private wells. Full announcement ➡️ whatsinyourwellwater.org/earth-day-pres… The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts Jamie Eldridge State Representative Natalie M. Blais Meg Kilcoyne #WhatsInYourWellWater #mapoli

.Governor Maura Healey’s proposal to drop admissions standards at voc-tech schools won’t solve waitlists. It lowers the expectations of our students & waters down standards that ensure our voc-tech students are prepared for tomorrow’s jobs & industries. bit.ly/MAVA_TPM

Cape View Way resident Shamim Morris cut the ribbon Thursday on a new Bourne development that will house 100+ people. “Housing isn’t just construction—it’s building lives,” said Rep. Bill Keating, praising the collaboration behind the project. #HousingForAll #CapeCod

Tim Murray- MA Vo-Tech lottery admissions Mike Hatten-Air traffic controller shortage worsens Janice Spooner-Defaulted student loans may affect millions of credit scores Leigh Richardson-Social media leading kids to self-diagnose mental health issue iheart.com/podcast/1002-n…

“It’s the little housing project that could.” — Alisa Magnotta Read the full Cape Cod Times article here: haconcapecod.org/blog/cape-view…

In the The Boston Globe, Former Lt. Gov. and Worcester Chamber President & CEO Tim Murray argues that moving to a lottery-based admissions system for voc-tech schools would shelve objective admissions standards like grades and hurt workforce development. bostonglobe.com/2025/05/07/opi…

Local doctor completing 100-mile endurance run to raise funding for suicide prevention whdh.com/news/local-doc…

🎧 Exciting news! 🌟 Diana Franchitto & Dr. Jennifer Ritzau share insights on palliative care's impact on quality of life in the latest Public Health Out Loud episode. Tune in for compassion-driven conversations! 👉 ow.ly/pVKi50W3Gca #HopeHealth #PalliativeCare

Medically tailored meals are a powerful intervention proven to reduce hospitalizations and lower healthcare costs—yet they remain underutilized in most healthcare systems. bit.ly/4e5cWPR The Hill #FoodIsMedicine #MAHA #HealthcareInnovation #HealthPolicy

.Sports Illustrated spotlighted Dr. Patrick McEnaney and his 100-mile run to raise awareness for suicide prevention and support Riverside Community Care.  si.com/onsi/adventure…   #MentalHealth #SportsIllustrated #SuicidePrevention

Commentary by Nikki Batsford: A bill before the Legislature would ensure that family caregivers are not precluded from participating in the RIte @ Home Shared Living program because of a power of attorney restriction. bostonglobe.com/2025/06/16/met…

While no amount of money can erase the harms caused by the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma's role in the opioid crisis, this historic settlement provides an opportunity to bring hope and healing to people across our Commonwealth rizema.org/wp-content/upl…

“We are leaning big into applied AI,” says Governor Maura Healey Maura Healey New England Council. #AI

“We’ve increased tax credits (for housing) … in Gateway Cities” says Governor Maura Healey Maura Healey New England Council. #housing

988, the national mental health hotline, is a great example “of what government can do,” said Congressman ⁦⁦⁦Seth Moulton⁩ during remarks ⁦New England Council⁩ this morning.

Gov. Maura Healey has released more than 450 acres of unused land, aiming to create up to 3,500 new housing units across Massachusetts, part of a broader strategy to accelerate development, reduce costs, and meet the state's urgent housing needs. on.nbcboston.com/7ky7LxW

“The cost is truly minuscule. The impact on people’s lives would be immense,” said Lydia Conley, ABH President and CEO, in a Boston Business Journal commentary: bizjournals.com/boston/news/20….

At today’s ⁦Association for Behavioral Healthcare⁩ Annual Meeting, ⁦National Council for Mental Wellbeing⁩ CEO ⁦Chuck Ingoglia⁩ outlined strategies to prepare for massive federal #Medicaid cuts contained in H.R. 1.

Undersecretary of ⁦MassHealth⁩ Mike Levine speaks about the partnership needed to keep people covered with upcoming federal eligibility changes, at ABH Salute to Excellence.