Massachusetts Public Health Alliance
@mapublichealth.org
MPHA is the state’s leading voice for public health. We engage advocates to build healthy & vibrant communities for all residents, regardless of race, income, status, or zip code.
Learn more: mapublichealth.org
Learn more: mapublichealth.org
📣 In the News
Our Executive Director, Carlene Pavlos, was featured in MassLive’s Bay State Briefing on the urgent need to get vaccinated this flu season.
Read more in our press room: mapublichealth.org/press-room/
Photo: Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times/TNS, File
Our Executive Director, Carlene Pavlos, was featured in MassLive’s Bay State Briefing on the urgent need to get vaccinated this flu season.
Read more in our press room: mapublichealth.org/press-room/
Photo: Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times/TNS, File
December 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
📣 In the News
Our Executive Director, Carlene Pavlos, was featured in MassLive’s Bay State Briefing on the urgent need to get vaccinated this flu season.
Read more in our press room: mapublichealth.org/press-room/
Photo: Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times/TNS, File
Our Executive Director, Carlene Pavlos, was featured in MassLive’s Bay State Briefing on the urgent need to get vaccinated this flu season.
Read more in our press room: mapublichealth.org/press-room/
Photo: Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times/TNS, File
🎉 It’s MPHA Gratitude Day! Today, we’re continuing our tradition of turning #GivingTuesday into #MPHAGratitudeDay2025. We recognize and thank all who work with us to strengthen public health and advance health equity. To help us continue this vital work, please consider making a gift: bit.ly/49GspFW
December 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🎉 It’s MPHA Gratitude Day! Today, we’re continuing our tradition of turning #GivingTuesday into #MPHAGratitudeDay2025. We recognize and thank all who work with us to strengthen public health and advance health equity. To help us continue this vital work, please consider making a gift: bit.ly/49GspFW
With respiratory season and the holidays upon us, we encourage everyone to get flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines. Under Governor Healey’s new measures, these are covered by MassHealth and other major insurers. You can make an appointment or walk into any pharmacy statewide.
For more info: bit.ly/4ojzD6n
For more info: bit.ly/4ojzD6n
December 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM
With respiratory season and the holidays upon us, we encourage everyone to get flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines. Under Governor Healey’s new measures, these are covered by MassHealth and other major insurers. You can make an appointment or walk into any pharmacy statewide.
For more info: bit.ly/4ojzD6n
For more info: bit.ly/4ojzD6n
⏳ Last call! Only a few spots left, and registration closes TODAY. Don’t miss your chance to join us on November 19 for the MPHA 2025 Annual Conference & Meeting.
You won't want to miss it - get your tickets today: bit.ly/2025MPHAAnnu...
You won't want to miss it - get your tickets today: bit.ly/2025MPHAAnnu...
November 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
⏳ Last call! Only a few spots left, and registration closes TODAY. Don’t miss your chance to join us on November 19 for the MPHA 2025 Annual Conference & Meeting.
You won't want to miss it - get your tickets today: bit.ly/2025MPHAAnnu...
You won't want to miss it - get your tickets today: bit.ly/2025MPHAAnnu...
#ICYMI: The Alliance Monthly, our November 2025 newsletter, is here! Highlights from this issue include:
✅ MPHA 2025 Annual Conference and Meeting is just one week away!!
✅ Public health wins you may have missed.
And so much more!
Read the full issue: mapublichealth.org/newsletter/
✅ MPHA 2025 Annual Conference and Meeting is just one week away!!
✅ Public health wins you may have missed.
And so much more!
Read the full issue: mapublichealth.org/newsletter/
November 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
#ICYMI: The Alliance Monthly, our November 2025 newsletter, is here! Highlights from this issue include:
✅ MPHA 2025 Annual Conference and Meeting is just one week away!!
✅ Public health wins you may have missed.
And so much more!
Read the full issue: mapublichealth.org/newsletter/
✅ MPHA 2025 Annual Conference and Meeting is just one week away!!
✅ Public health wins you may have missed.
And so much more!
Read the full issue: mapublichealth.org/newsletter/
We're so grateful to our remarkable speakers, including Commissioner Goldstein, Sen. Comerford, Rep. Kane, Rep. Decker, Mayor Squailia, Victoria Selser, and Matthew Brennan, who highlighted the importance of prevention, investment, and collaboration in sustaining local public health systems. (2)
October 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
We're so grateful to our remarkable speakers, including Commissioner Goldstein, Sen. Comerford, Rep. Kane, Rep. Decker, Mayor Squailia, Victoria Selser, and Matthew Brennan, who highlighted the importance of prevention, investment, and collaboration in sustaining local public health systems. (2)
ICYMI: Yesterday we celebrated Public Health Excellence Day at the MA State House! Thank you to everyone who joined us to
celebrate the passage of SAPHE 2.0, five years of the #PublicHealthExcellence program, and the continued transformation of #localpublichealth across Massachusetts (1)
celebrate the passage of SAPHE 2.0, five years of the #PublicHealthExcellence program, and the continued transformation of #localpublichealth across Massachusetts (1)
October 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
ICYMI: Yesterday we celebrated Public Health Excellence Day at the MA State House! Thank you to everyone who joined us to
celebrate the passage of SAPHE 2.0, five years of the #PublicHealthExcellence program, and the continued transformation of #localpublichealth across Massachusetts (1)
celebrate the passage of SAPHE 2.0, five years of the #PublicHealthExcellence program, and the continued transformation of #localpublichealth across Massachusetts (1)
Tomorrow! 🎉 Celebrate #PublicHealthExcellence Day with MPHA at the State House, Oct 23 from 10 to 11:30 AM in room 428, or join virtually: bit.ly/3KTKs14
We’re honored to welcome an inspiring lineup of speakers: Dr. Robert Goldstein, Matthew Brennan, Mayor Samantha M. Squailia, and Victoria Selser!
We’re honored to welcome an inspiring lineup of speakers: Dr. Robert Goldstein, Matthew Brennan, Mayor Samantha M. Squailia, and Victoria Selser!
October 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Tomorrow! 🎉 Celebrate #PublicHealthExcellence Day with MPHA at the State House, Oct 23 from 10 to 11:30 AM in room 428, or join virtually: bit.ly/3KTKs14
We’re honored to welcome an inspiring lineup of speakers: Dr. Robert Goldstein, Matthew Brennan, Mayor Samantha M. Squailia, and Victoria Selser!
We’re honored to welcome an inspiring lineup of speakers: Dr. Robert Goldstein, Matthew Brennan, Mayor Samantha M. Squailia, and Victoria Selser!
This week, come see MPHA’s gallery honoring the life-saving work of local & regional public health pros across MA. The exhibit coincides with Public Health Excellence Day on Oct 23 (10–11:30 AM). Stay tuned for more!
🗓 Oct 20–24 | 4th Floor, State House
#MAPublicHealth #PublicHealthExcellenceGrant
🗓 Oct 20–24 | 4th Floor, State House
#MAPublicHealth #PublicHealthExcellenceGrant
October 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This week, come see MPHA’s gallery honoring the life-saving work of local & regional public health pros across MA. The exhibit coincides with Public Health Excellence Day on Oct 23 (10–11:30 AM). Stay tuned for more!
🗓 Oct 20–24 | 4th Floor, State House
#MAPublicHealth #PublicHealthExcellenceGrant
🗓 Oct 20–24 | 4th Floor, State House
#MAPublicHealth #PublicHealthExcellenceGrant
🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨
Are you passionate about #healthequity & #racialjustice? MPHA is looking for a Director of Campaigns to join our small but mighty team. Know someone who’d be a perfect fit? Like, share, & tag them to spread the word!
Learn more and apply now: bit.ly/MPHACampaignDirector2025
Are you passionate about #healthequity & #racialjustice? MPHA is looking for a Director of Campaigns to join our small but mighty team. Know someone who’d be a perfect fit? Like, share, & tag them to spread the word!
Learn more and apply now: bit.ly/MPHACampaignDirector2025
August 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨
Are you passionate about #healthequity & #racialjustice? MPHA is looking for a Director of Campaigns to join our small but mighty team. Know someone who’d be a perfect fit? Like, share, & tag them to spread the word!
Learn more and apply now: bit.ly/MPHACampaignDirector2025
Are you passionate about #healthequity & #racialjustice? MPHA is looking for a Director of Campaigns to join our small but mighty team. Know someone who’d be a perfect fit? Like, share, & tag them to spread the word!
Learn more and apply now: bit.ly/MPHACampaignDirector2025
The summer edition of our Alliance Monthly newsletter is here! Highlights include:
✅ Vaccine lawsuit updates
✅ Upcoming action: Raise your voice to lift the ban on rent control
✅ A Day in the Life of a Public Health Inspector
...and more!
Read the full newsletter: conta.cc/3TW9ePo
✅ Vaccine lawsuit updates
✅ Upcoming action: Raise your voice to lift the ban on rent control
✅ A Day in the Life of a Public Health Inspector
...and more!
Read the full newsletter: conta.cc/3TW9ePo
July 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The summer edition of our Alliance Monthly newsletter is here! Highlights include:
✅ Vaccine lawsuit updates
✅ Upcoming action: Raise your voice to lift the ban on rent control
✅ A Day in the Life of a Public Health Inspector
...and more!
Read the full newsletter: conta.cc/3TW9ePo
✅ Vaccine lawsuit updates
✅ Upcoming action: Raise your voice to lift the ban on rent control
✅ A Day in the Life of a Public Health Inspector
...and more!
Read the full newsletter: conta.cc/3TW9ePo
Public health never rests, and neither does the Framingham Public Health Department.
Trailer drops tomorrow — full video premiering July 10th.🎬
✅ Subscribe to our YouTube channel and join the story.
youtube.com/@mapublichea...
Trailer drops tomorrow — full video premiering July 10th.🎬
✅ Subscribe to our YouTube channel and join the story.
youtube.com/@mapublichea...
July 9, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Public health never rests, and neither does the Framingham Public Health Department.
Trailer drops tomorrow — full video premiering July 10th.🎬
✅ Subscribe to our YouTube channel and join the story.
youtube.com/@mapublichea...
Trailer drops tomorrow — full video premiering July 10th.🎬
✅ Subscribe to our YouTube channel and join the story.
youtube.com/@mapublichea...
What do a tattoo shop, pool, and a bakery have to do with public health? More than you think. A Day in the Life premieres July 10th.
✅ Subscribe to our YouTube so you don’t miss the premiere, and stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes looks at public health in action!
youtube.com/@mapublichea...
✅ Subscribe to our YouTube so you don’t miss the premiere, and stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes looks at public health in action!
youtube.com/@mapublichea...
July 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
What do a tattoo shop, pool, and a bakery have to do with public health? More than you think. A Day in the Life premieres July 10th.
✅ Subscribe to our YouTube so you don’t miss the premiere, and stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes looks at public health in action!
youtube.com/@mapublichea...
✅ Subscribe to our YouTube so you don’t miss the premiere, and stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes looks at public health in action!
youtube.com/@mapublichea...
#ICYMI: The Alliance Monthly, our June 2025 newsletter, is here! Highlights include:
✅ FY26 state budget is in Conference
✅ RFK Jr.’s unclean ‘sweep’ of CDC vaccine panel
✅ Ongoing action to protect SNAP
...and more!
Read the full issue: conta.cc/45Ip5YU
✅ FY26 state budget is in Conference
✅ RFK Jr.’s unclean ‘sweep’ of CDC vaccine panel
✅ Ongoing action to protect SNAP
...and more!
Read the full issue: conta.cc/45Ip5YU
June 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
#ICYMI: The Alliance Monthly, our June 2025 newsletter, is here! Highlights include:
✅ FY26 state budget is in Conference
✅ RFK Jr.’s unclean ‘sweep’ of CDC vaccine panel
✅ Ongoing action to protect SNAP
...and more!
Read the full issue: conta.cc/45Ip5YU
✅ FY26 state budget is in Conference
✅ RFK Jr.’s unclean ‘sweep’ of CDC vaccine panel
✅ Ongoing action to protect SNAP
...and more!
Read the full issue: conta.cc/45Ip5YU
🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨
Are you passionate about #healthequity and #racialjustice? MPHA is looking for an Operations Manager to join our team. Know someone who’d be a perfect fit? Like, share, and tag them to spread the word!
Learn more and apply now: bit.ly/MPHAOperationsManager2025
Are you passionate about #healthequity and #racialjustice? MPHA is looking for an Operations Manager to join our team. Know someone who’d be a perfect fit? Like, share, and tag them to spread the word!
Learn more and apply now: bit.ly/MPHAOperationsManager2025
May 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨
Are you passionate about #healthequity and #racialjustice? MPHA is looking for an Operations Manager to join our team. Know someone who’d be a perfect fit? Like, share, and tag them to spread the word!
Learn more and apply now: bit.ly/MPHAOperationsManager2025
Are you passionate about #healthequity and #racialjustice? MPHA is looking for an Operations Manager to join our team. Know someone who’d be a perfect fit? Like, share, and tag them to spread the word!
Learn more and apply now: bit.ly/MPHAOperationsManager2025
This #MunicipalPublicHealthMonday, we're spotlighting how Public Health Excellence funds help local public health officials get the training they need to protect their communities, from clean water to disease prevention.
May 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
This #MunicipalPublicHealthMonday, we're spotlighting how Public Health Excellence funds help local public health officials get the training they need to protect their communities, from clean water to disease prevention.
This week’s #MunicipalPublicHealthMonday: Even before Nashoba Valley Medical Center closed in 2024, PHE-supported nurses were delivering care across towns. Now, with the hospital gone, these services—screenings, education & referrals—are more vital than ever.
May 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This week’s #MunicipalPublicHealthMonday: Even before Nashoba Valley Medical Center closed in 2024, PHE-supported nurses were delivering care across towns. Now, with the hospital gone, these services—screenings, education & referrals—are more vital than ever.
This #MunicipalPublicHealthMonday, we’re highlighting local public health workers on Martha’s Vineyard. Through the PHE program, local health boards are tackling key issues like affordable housing, climate change, and mosquito-borne illnesses, empowering residents to make informed health decisions.
April 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
This #MunicipalPublicHealthMonday, we’re highlighting local public health workers on Martha’s Vineyard. Through the PHE program, local health boards are tackling key issues like affordable housing, climate change, and mosquito-borne illnesses, empowering residents to make informed health decisions.
#ICYMI: The Alliance Monthly, our April 2025 newsletter, is here! Highlights include:
✅ Early bird extension for the Spring Awards Breakfast
✅ FY26 state budget in motion
✅ Local public health lit drop at the State House
✅ Navigating policy surrounding OPCs
Read the full issue: conta.cc/4jt2HGk
✅ Early bird extension for the Spring Awards Breakfast
✅ FY26 state budget in motion
✅ Local public health lit drop at the State House
✅ Navigating policy surrounding OPCs
Read the full issue: conta.cc/4jt2HGk
April 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
#ICYMI: The Alliance Monthly, our April 2025 newsletter, is here! Highlights include:
✅ Early bird extension for the Spring Awards Breakfast
✅ FY26 state budget in motion
✅ Local public health lit drop at the State House
✅ Navigating policy surrounding OPCs
Read the full issue: conta.cc/4jt2HGk
✅ Early bird extension for the Spring Awards Breakfast
✅ FY26 state budget in motion
✅ Local public health lit drop at the State House
✅ Navigating policy surrounding OPCs
Read the full issue: conta.cc/4jt2HGk
Still haven’t secured your seat for MPHA’s 23rd Annual Spring Awards Breakfast on June 6? There’s still time!
Early bird tickets are available through Friday, April 25 at 5 PM.
Tickets are moving fast — reserve your spot today: bit.ly/2025SABRegistration
Early bird tickets are available through Friday, April 25 at 5 PM.
Tickets are moving fast — reserve your spot today: bit.ly/2025SABRegistration
April 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Still haven’t secured your seat for MPHA’s 23rd Annual Spring Awards Breakfast on June 6? There’s still time!
Early bird tickets are available through Friday, April 25 at 5 PM.
Tickets are moving fast — reserve your spot today: bit.ly/2025SABRegistration
Early bird tickets are available through Friday, April 25 at 5 PM.
Tickets are moving fast — reserve your spot today: bit.ly/2025SABRegistration
This #MunicipalPublicHealthMonday, we’re spotlighting how #PublicHealthExcellence funding powers 150+ MA communities to track disease, respond to outbreaks like whooping cough, and detect emerging threats like alpha-gal syndrome.
April 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This #MunicipalPublicHealthMonday, we’re spotlighting how #PublicHealthExcellence funding powers 150+ MA communities to track disease, respond to outbreaks like whooping cough, and detect emerging threats like alpha-gal syndrome.
Don't miss your chance to grab early bird tickets for our Spring Awards Breakfast — now extended through Friday, 4/25 at 5 PM!
Join us for a morning of celebration, networking, & resistance. We're honoring 4 incredible #publichealth champions — & tickets are going fast! bit.ly/2025SABRegistration
Join us for a morning of celebration, networking, & resistance. We're honoring 4 incredible #publichealth champions — & tickets are going fast! bit.ly/2025SABRegistration
April 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Don't miss your chance to grab early bird tickets for our Spring Awards Breakfast — now extended through Friday, 4/25 at 5 PM!
Join us for a morning of celebration, networking, & resistance. We're honoring 4 incredible #publichealth champions — & tickets are going fast! bit.ly/2025SABRegistration
Join us for a morning of celebration, networking, & resistance. We're honoring 4 incredible #publichealth champions — & tickets are going fast! bit.ly/2025SABRegistration
This #MunicipalPublicHealthMonday, we’re sharing the A to Z of Local Public Health from Massachusetts Health Officers Association showing just how essential local public health work is, from air quality to zoonotic disease (infections that can spread from animals to human).
April 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
This #MunicipalPublicHealthMonday, we’re sharing the A to Z of Local Public Health from Massachusetts Health Officers Association showing just how essential local public health work is, from air quality to zoonotic disease (infections that can spread from animals to human).
Grateful to connect with Rep. Linsky during our lit drop!
April 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Grateful to connect with Rep. Linsky during our lit drop!