The Public Health Institute of Western MA, located in Springfield, MA, is dedicated to promoting health equity and improving community health. They offer a wide range of products and services aimed at achieving their mission. Their focus areas include coalition building, research and evaluation, policy advocacy, and providing reports and data.

The institute understands the influence of social determinants on health and supports collective and community actions to include health in all policies, making it easier for individuals to make healthy choices. They also provide expert planning, facilitation, and evaluation services, prioritizing community ownership, capacity building, and health equity. Their research and evaluation services help target and measure the impact of programs.

In addition, the institute offers resources such as the Race and Health Equity Resource Guide to support learning and growth, as well as access to COVID-19 information and resources. They actively advocate for policies to improve health and work towards creating communities where everyone has access to what they need to lead healthy lives. By incorporating health policy in their coalition building initiatives, they ensure the sustainability of outcomes and impacts.

Join the Public Health Institute of Western MA in partnering for health equity and making a positive impact on community health