Lee 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 @BostonGlobe here: bostonglobe.com/2026/10/14/l….

“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 @GBH Amplifies. Read more from the @BayStateBanner: baystatebanner.com/2026/09/1…

Compact member Dr. Bisola Ojikutu and Mayor Michelle Wu’s dedication to health equity is reflected in Boston's commitment of $3.3 million to community health centers (CHCs). The Compact will continue to advocate for similar investments in CHCs statewide. boston.gov/news/33-million-a…

In a new @BosBizJournal op-ed, Compact members Michael Curry, of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, & Brooke Thomson, of @AIMBusinessNews argue that federal #Medicaid cuts put health equity advances at risk & threaten the local economy: bizjournals.com/boston/news/….

This is the kind of collaboration we love to see! Compact members Dr. Bisola Ojikutu and @MSuarezOrozco are combining the power of education with public health to create work opportunities, mentoring relationships, and better health outcomes for kids: ow.ly/Fjtg50ZSPBJ.

Congratulations 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.

Congratulations to HEC Board Member @Juan_F_Lopera on being recognized at the @bostonfdn's ¡Pa’lante! event. We're grateful for his leadership advancing equity in MA!

Next month, the Health Equity Compact will be honored to receive the 2026 Community Partner Award at the @ElMundoBoston Hispanic Heritage Breakfast. Our sincere thanks to El Mundo Boston for this distinction. Counting down the days until October 9!

Recently, NeighborHealth brought together officials and health leaders at the State House for a forum on maternal health care. Led by Compact member Mimi Gardner and sponsored by @SenLizMiranda, the event underscored the importance of improving outcomes and reducing inequities.

Strong, 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: pro.stateaffairs.com/ma/feat….

Congratulations 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: mass.gov/news/healey-driscol….

Massachusetts 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. Rewatch “Protect Access: Ensuring Care for Immigrant Communities”: youtube.com/live/X92DMKdYk_8….

Health care affordability is an equity issue. We appreciate the Affordability Working Group's recommendations: mass.gov/news/governor-heale…. CHIA's updated Health Care Equity Dashboard shows why an equity lens matters: chiamass.gov/insights-analys…. Read our framework to measure progress.

We applaud the Healey-Driscoll administration’s campaign to help residents navigate federal changes to #Medicaid eligibility. However, there is a group this campaign can't reach. We urge policymakers to act now to ensure access for those newly ineligible for #MassHealth. #MApoli

Two institutional partners have anchored the Health Equity Compact from the start. Thank you to the Atrius Health Equity Foundation and @TakedaPharma, whose support made the 2026 Health Equity Trends Summit possible and strengthens this work every day. #HETS2026 #HealthEquity

"Trump's proposal would substitute political, ideological, and religious considerations for scientific criteria," wrote Compact Member Renée M. Landers, of @Suffolk_Law, in a letter to the editor published by @BostonGlobe: bostonglobe.com/2026/07/31/o….

The Compact met with @MassGovernor's staff and @MassHHS 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.

Primary care reform is one step closer in MA! 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.

The 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/corp…

The 2026 Health Equity Trends Summit came together thanks to partners like @UMassBoston and @manatt. 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 #HealthEquity