by James Fuccione | Jun 19, 2024 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
In its mission to promote place-based strategies for health and wellness, Healthy Places by Design has compiled a list of resources to support socially connected communities. The Socially Connected Communities Resource Guides help community change agents easily access...
by James Fuccione | Jun 5, 2024 | News and Updates
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Community Living, released “Aging in the United States: A Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging.” The report lays the groundwork for a coordinated effort – across the private...
by James Fuccione | Jun 5, 2024 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
At the recent quarterly Statewide Network Meeting, MHAC was joined by the Mass. Department of Public Health to promote data availability from the Community Health Equity Survey (CHES). The community-based survey aimed to collect data on social and structural...
by James Fuccione | Jun 5, 2024 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
Smart Growth America recently released their annual “Dangerous by Design” data report, which found that 7,522 people were struck and killed while walking in 2022, an average of more than 20 per day. According to the report, and consistent with reports in...
by James Fuccione | Jun 5, 2024 | News and Updates
Mass Councils on Aging’s (MCOA) ActiveAgers is a new initiative aimed at promoting physical activity and enhancing the quality of life for older adults across Massachusetts. This program shines a spotlight on the diverse and dynamic fitness programs offered by...
