Health Equity Compact

Black men in Boston live 9 years fewer on average than other residents; Black women 6 years fewer. These gaps aren’t inevitable - they’re the result of decades of structural barriers and disinvestment. Lindsey Tucker writes what it will take to close them. bostonglobe.com/2026/03/09/opi…

At the MHA Annual Meeting, Dr. Kevin Churchwell and Dr. Joseph Betancourt reminded us: health equity is still the defining work of our time. MA ranks #1, yet disparities persist. This moment calls for clarity, precision, & courage to stay the course. healthequitycompact.org/about-us/our-v…

Massachusetts' biggest cross-sector convening on health equity is happening on June 2 at UMass Boston. Save the date for the 2026 Health Equity Trends Summit! More details to come: healthequitycompact.org/health-equity-… #HealthEquity #SaveTheDate

Operations leaders keep systems running. This #MemberMonday we welcome Reginald Thevenot, Regional VP of Operations, Healthcare Division at Sodexo. His logistics, engineering, and Lean expertise advances health equity. Learn more: healthequitycompact.org/about-us/membe…

Public health leadership is essential to health equity. #MemberMonday: Derrick Neal, Chief Public Health Officer, Cambridge Public Health, brings decades of local, state, and federal experience and a commitment to equity. Learn more: healthequitycompact.org/about-us/membe…

We’re excited to welcome Angel as Director of Strategy & Communications. She’s been part of our work for nearly 5 years and will now dedicate her full expertise to advancing health equity and racial justice in Massachusetts. healthequitycompact.org/about-us/our-v… #HealthEquity #PublicHealth

Language access is essential to health equity. #MemberMonday: Dipak Patel, CEO of GLOBO Language Solutions, leads efforts to remove communication barriers with 24/7 live interpreters and AI tools to support providers. Learn more: healthequitycompact.org/about-us/membe…

We are proud to stand with @MassGovernor. As HEC member Maria Celli, CEO @BNHCbrockton , shared, “When patients are afraid to walk through the doors of a health center, we are no longer talking about policy—we are talking about life and death.” mass.gov/news/governor-… #MAPoli

Thank you to the Gateway Cities Caucus for inviting us to the State House to present on An Act to Advance Health Equity. Grateful to Sen. John Cornyn, Rep. Cabral, Jeff Sanchez, Salma, and the Gateway Cities Workforce Collaborative. Take action: healthequitycompact.org/take-action/

Member Spotlight: Mimi Gardner, VP & Chief Equity Officer at NeighborHealth, to the Health Equity Compact for #MemberMonday. Mimi brings 30+ years advancing health equity through clinical leadership, behavioral health, and systems change. Learn more: healthequitycompact.org/about-us/membe…

Over the past several months, new organizational leaders have joined the Health Equity Compact. Their partnership strengthens collaboration and advances a more connected, equitable health system across the Commonwealth. Learn more: healthequitycompact.org/about-us/membe… #HealthEquity

New leadership, continued equity focus. We thank Audrey Shelto for years of thoughtful leadership at @BCBSMAFdn and welcome Kaitlyn Kenney Walsh and Katherine Howitt as they step into new roles with a strong commitment to health equity. bluecrossmafoundation.org/about-us/news-…

“Injustice in health is the most shocking and inhuman.” Dr. King’s words still ring true. This MLK Day, we’re called to direct action- protecting access, affordability, and equity in health care, especially for communities too often unheard. Equity must be foundational.

MA’s $250M additional investment in the Health Connector isn’t routine. It’s a decisive move to protect affordability and coverage as federal subsidies expire. This action continues the Commonwealth’s national leadership on universal coverage & advances equity at a systems level.

Massachusetts is making health care easier & more affordable. Governor Healey is streamlining prior authorizations & launching a Health Care Affordability Working Group to reduce costs and barriers. We support efforts to make care more equitable for all. mass.gov/news/governor-…

2025 was a milestone year for the Health Equity Compact: our first full year as a 501(c)(3), growth to three staff and nearly 100 leaders of color, 2,000+ convened at our Summit, and strong advocacy for H.1416/S.901. Thank you to our partners.

Join Health Equity Compact team as Operations & Events Manager! Join the Compact's mission to advance health equity in MA by managing core operations and events, including the Health Equity Trends Summit. Learn & apply: healthequitycompact.org/about-us/job-o… #HealthEquity #Hiring

We're hiring a Membership & Project Coordinator at the Health Equity Compact! Support programmatic and administrative work to advance health equity in MA. Detail-oriented, collaborative applicants encouraged. Learn & apply: healthequitycompact.org/about-us/job-o… #HealthEquity #Hiring

Join Health Equity Compact team as Operations & Events Manager! Join the Compact's mission to advance health equity in MA by managing core operations and events, including the Health Equity Trends Summit. Learn & apply: healthequitycompact.org/about-us/job-o… #HealthEquity #Hiring

Dr. Matilde "Mattie" Castiel was recently presented by the AΩA Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award. Her work shaped what public health leadership looks like. We celebrate her long career as a leader for both the state & the future of medicine. Read more: umassmed.edu/news/news-arch…