Welcome!  You may be new to the idea of the CHNA, or familiar with the work that we do.  Either way, we hope you find this site useful, and, as always, we welcome suggestions and ideas! Please contact us with any questions or comments at mailto:chna18administrator@gmail.com

 
 CHNA 18 Cities and Towns 

        Brookline      

      Dedham         

      Dover

      Needham

      Newton

      Waltham

      Wellesley

      Weston

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CHNA 18 Community Health Needs Assessment Report is now available online! 

Click here to see the full report. 

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News and Events

Welcome to our newest Steering Committee member, Helida Johnson, Community Coordinator at WIC in Framingham/Waltham.



Welcome to our newest Steering Committee member Valerie Carroll. Valerie is a public health nurse at the Newton Health And Human Services Department. 

Welcome to our newest Steering Committee member, Anne Clark! Anne is the public health Program Coordinator at the Needham Health Department.

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Mobile from the CHNA 18 "Using Art to Promote Health" Workshop on January 15th. This mobile focuses on mental health and well-being, but the project and process to make it can be used for any health issue. The mobile can be moved and displayed anywhere.

The "Using Art to Promote Health" workshop was a great success!  

Click here to see photos from the workshop and the art project the group completed. 

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SAVE-THE-DATE!!

May 22, 2014. 10:00-12:00.


Culturally Competent Care: Communicating Across Cultural Boundaries

As demographics in Massachusetts communities change, health care and human service providers must deliver care within and beyond cultural boundaries, learning to communicate effectively with clients or co-workers whose cultures may differ dramatically from their own.   Adapted from an evidence-based curriculum recommended by the CDC for replication, Culturally Competent Care: Communicating Across Cultural Boundaries training programs present a foundation for culturally responsive services and care.  The 90-minute initial session defines culture and cultural competency; explains how health disparities have stimulated increasing regulatory requirements for cultural competency; discusses barriers to effective cross-cultural interactions; and identifies tools and resources to improve cross-cultural care and reduce health disparities.  Nursing CEU’s and resource handout packets are included .

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Welcome to our newest Steering Committee member, Elaine Rosenburg!

Elaine brings a lot of experience to the Committee. She was the Executive Director of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter from 2004-2012; the  Executive Director of Family Service of Norfolk County from 1994-2003, and prior to that she was the Coordinator of Special Needs Services at the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston and held multiple positions at Harvard Community Health Care (now Harvard Pilgrim).

In addition, she has been a board member of Southwest Affordable Housing Partnership, 1994-2005 and Community Health Charities of New England, 2004-2009.

We look forward to having Elaine at our meetings and working with our CHNA to support the health promotion efforts of our communities.

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New-Health Data Presentations Available!

CHNA 18 is now offering to come and present data from our latest health needs assessment to your community!

We offer a short, one-hour presentation on the health issues relevant to your community and surrounding areas. 

Invite us to your next meeting!

For more information, contact our coordinator at jhanaw@gmail.com

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Announcing: Non-Competitive Grants for Cities and Towns in CHNA 18-Rolling Deadline Through May 31, 2014

All cities and towns in CHNA 18 are eligible for a one-time grant of $1,000 to address ANY health issue. Funds may be used for almost any purpose. Applications are rolling through May 2014, and must be submitted through the health department or board of health. 

Full RFP

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CHNA 18 announces: Grants to Support Mental Health and Mental Well-Being

Click here to see the complete RFP, important dates, and application instructions.

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