The Health Equity Compact brings together 100 leaders of color across a diverse set of Massachusetts organizations – including hospitals, health centers, payers, academic institutions and public health – to advance health equity in Massachusetts.https://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mzdtibiaic2rCongrats to Compact member @reneecrichlowmd.bsky.social on her election to the @aafp.org Board of Directors, where she will make key decisions and advocate for over 100,000 doctors and med students in family medicine. Read more in @statehousenews.com: https://pro.stateaffairs.com/ma/features/personnel-file-tuesday-oct-27-2026?utm_source=EspecialMail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ma_story&utm_content=link (paywall).02 Nov 2026 17:20 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzdtibiaic2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mz4kay57fa2xThis is a key moment for Mass. to come together around health equity. We are working with the Atrius Health Equity Foundation, community partners & state leaders to keep newly uninsured residents connected to care. We need people across sectors to call for change. 30 Oct 2026 19:46 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz4kay57fa2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3myufi7tyo22nWhat an amazing day at Boston Medical Center's EQTY 2026: Forward by Design conference! This day reinforced why our work matters. Advancing health equity demands collective, cross-sector action to change the policies, investments, & institutions that shape who has the opportunity to thrive.27 Oct 2026 13:59 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3myufi7tyo22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3myhxii4z432gLast week, the Health Equity Compact came together for our bi-annual in-person member meeting. Thank you to Medicaid Director and Assistant Secretary for MassHealth Dr. Ryan Schwarz for an incredible fireside chat, and to our corporate partner @takedapharma.bsky.social for hosting us! 22 Oct 2026 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3myhxii4z432ghttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mycrxsm6xs2kWorcester RISE For Health invited our managing director Lindsey Tucker to speak on behalf of the Health Equity Compact at its annual fundraiser. Thank you and congratulations to Dr. Olga Valdman on a powerful evening of making a difference! To donate: givebutter.com/RISEforHealth.20 Oct 2026 13:55 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mycrxsm6xs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mxyoubrzav2rLee Pelton has been there for us since the very beginning, instrumental in launching the Health Equity Compact. Today, we are sending him our love and support. ICYMI: You can read Lee’s poignant essay in The Boston Globe here: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/14/lifestyle/lee-pelton-reveals-alzheimers/. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/14/lifestyle/lee-pelton-reveals-alzheimers/16 Oct 2026 13:33 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxyoubrzav2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mxermhc5sk2o“I think for sure we will close that life expectancy gap. We just have to be intentional and go for it," said Compact member Dr. Thea James, alongside Dr. Bisola Ojikutu and Michael Curry, at a panel for @wgbh.org. Read more from @baystatebanner.bsky.social: https://baystatebanner.com/2026/09/16/health-leaders-discuss-efforts-to-close-life-expectancy-maternal-health-care-gaps/.08 Oct 2026 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxermhc5sk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mx7r5srouc2iCompact member Dr. Bisola Ojikutu and @mayorwu.boston.gov's dedication to health equity is reflected in Boston's commitment of $3 million to community health centers. We'll continue to advocate for similar investments statewide. www.boston.gov/news/33-million-awarded-support-community-health-centers06 Oct 2026 15:37 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx7r5srouc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mx5fjdaw4v2wCompact member Michael Curry, of Mass. League of Community Health Centers, & CAN member Brooke Thomson, of Associated Industries of Massachusetts, argue that federal Medicaid cuts put health equity advances at risk & threaten the economy in a Boston Business Journal op-ed: https://ow.ly/Mzbw50ZUASY. https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2026/10/04/viewpoint-healthy-people-are-essential-to-a-healt.html05 Oct 2026 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx5fjdaw4v2whttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mwoisyxt622eThis is the kind of collaboration we love to see! Compact members Dr. Bisola Ojikutu & Marcelo Suárez-Orozco are combining the power of #education with public health to create work opportunities, mentoring relationships, & better health outcomes for kids: https://ow.ly/tW1050ZSPMZ. UMass Boston https://ow.ly/UesJ50ZSPpu29 Sep 2026 18:53 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwoisyxt622ehttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mwc3jgp7cc2aCongratulations to HEC members Claire Cooper and Magnolia Contreras on being honored in the #ALX100 List! We're grateful for their leadership and commitment to health equity.24 Sep 2026 20:23 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwc3jgp7cc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mw7gqq5ae22vCongratulations to HEC Board Member Juan Fernando Lopera on being recognized at @bostonfdn.bsky.social's ¡Pa’lante! event. We're grateful for his leadership advancing equity in MA!23 Sep 2026 19:06 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw7gqq5ae22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mvndaohtat2fNext month, the Health Equity Compact will be honored to receive the 2026 Community Partner Award at the El Mundo Boston Hispanic Heritage Breakfast. Our sincere thanks to El Mundo Boston for this distinction. Counting down the days until October 9! 16 Sep 2026 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvndaohtat2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3muzbi3vr6c2dRecently, NeighborHealth brought together officials and health leaders at the Massachusetts State House for a forum on maternal health care. Led by Compact member Mimi Gardner and sponsored by Senator Liz Miranda, the event underscored the importance of improving outcomes and reducing inequities.08 Sep 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzbi3vr6c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mumwsxrods2fStrong, intentional partnerships are integral to our work. We are grateful to our Corporate Allies Network, a group of influential leaders across various industries, for supporting our mission. Read more in the State House News Service's Personnel File: https://pro.stateaffairs.com/ma/features/personnel-file-wednesday-aug-12-2026?ref=AAAAAAAEN4IAADv3AA.03 Sep 2026 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumwsxrods2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mufmcwwluk2aCongratulations to Compact members Damian Archer and Moses Dixon on their appointment to the Rural Health Transformation Program Community Advisory Council. We're looking forward to seeing their contributions to this important work. Learn more: https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-announces-membership-of-the-rural-health-transformation-program-community-advisory-council.31 Aug 2026 19:11 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufmcwwluk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mtm5vcbk432hMassachusetts must act to protect access to care for #immigrant communities. We can't address coverage losses without addressing the broader barriers that prevent people from getting care. Learn more: youtube.com/live/X92DMKdYk_8?si=ZnwF2LguOWlPk8ZC&t=4468. #ImmigrantHealth #PublicHealth #MaPoli21 Aug 2026 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtm5vcbk432hhttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mthdbiltam2b We appreciate the Health Care Affordability Working Group's recommendations & the Center for Health Information and Analysis's updated dashboard shows why an equity lens matters: https://ow.ly/jt2q50ZBzHr. Read how we are measuring health equity progress.19 Aug 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthdbiltam2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3msyigy6eik2uWe applaud the Healey-Driscoll administration’s campaign to help residents navigate federal changes to #Medicaid eligibility. However, there is a group that this campaign can't reach. We urge policymakers to act now to ensure access for those newly ineligible for #MassHealth. #Medicaid #MApoli 13 Aug 2026 20:32 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3msyigy6eik2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mstbjs52ac2uTwo institutional partners have anchored the Health Equity Compact from the start. Thank you to the Atrius Health Equity Foundation and Takeda, whose support made the 2026 Health Equity Trends Summit possible and strengthens this work every day. #HETS2026 #HealthEquity11 Aug 2026 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mstbjs52ac2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3msgt6jxygk2a"Trump's proposal would substitute political, ideological, and religious considerations for scientific criteria," wrote Compact Member Renée M. Landers, of Suffolk University Law School, in a letter to the editor published by @bostonglobe.com: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/31/opinion/letters-trump-science-funding-changes/.06 Aug 2026 19:56 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgt6jxygk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3msgezergzs2vThe Compact recently met with @massgovernor.bsky.social's staff and EOHHS leadership to discuss steps to preserve access to health care in the wake of cuts to Medicaid eligibility. We’re grateful to Gov. Healey for the opportunity to collaborate and contribute to the response to coverage losses.06 Aug 2026 15:43 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgezergzs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3ms75e4uol22cPrimary care reform is one step closer in Massachusetts! The Health Equity Compact has consistently advocated for stronger investment in primary care, because access to high-quality primary care is foundational to health equity. We thank our state's lawmakers for moving this forward.03 Aug 2026 18:37 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms75e4uol22chttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mruzgcut4k2gThe Corporate Allies Breakfast kicked off the Health Equity Trends Summit, gathering our Corporate Allies Network to discuss challenges their organizations are facing and explore opportunities to advance health equity alongside our broader coalition. healthequitycompact.org/corporate-allies-network/30 Jul 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruzgcut4k2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mranwlzhpc2nThe 2026 Health Equity Trends Summit came together thanks to partners like @umassboston.bsky.social and Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. We're grateful to everyone who helped make the day possible — and who keeps health equity at the center of the work in Mass. #HETS2026 #HealthEquity22 Jul 2026 15:41 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mranwlzhpc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mqmolwabyk2cLast month, Massachusetts state senators passed a bill that would significantly increase resources for our primary care system. Please help us keep the momentum going by contacting your state representative to support House action on primary care reform. https://www.youtube.com/live/X92DMKdYk_8?t=18686s14 Jul 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmolwabyk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mplxrx7ebc24The 2026 Health Equity Trends Summit brought together 1,000+ leaders from 426 organizations thanks to the sponsors who made it possible. We're grateful to every partner who stood with us for health equity in Massachusetts. #HETS2026 #HealthEquity01 Jul 2026 16:46 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplxrx7ebc24https://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3mp2ie3rpjs2cAt a time when health equity progress is under pressure, Massachusetts needs a shared vision for what success looks like, and a way to measure it. We are calling for bold, measurable statewide health equity goals to help us build healthier communities. https://us.list-manage.com/x4K5De9IJwR?e=524aba7329&c2id=13bc12da688105b12d55d72d9bd3fdce24 Jun 2026 17:55 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2ie3rpjs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/healtheqcompact.bsky.social/post/3molby7rc7226This week marks Massachusetts Community Health Worker Week, dedicated to celebrating Community Health Workers (CHWs) across the state. CHWs are critical to advancing health equity! Watch our CHW panel from the 2026 Health Equity Trends Summit: https://healthequitycompact.org/health-equity-trends-summit/.18 Jun 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:l7o7qhek5aqmpun5pxtd64lx/app.bsky.feed.post/3molby7rc7226