Greater Milford Community Health Network : CHNA 6
  
October 17, 2016
CHNA 6 Updates:
CHNA 6 Summit!

The upcoming CHNA 6 meeting on Friday, November 4th from 9-11am is to review the Greater Milford Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) after our first year of implementation. We hope to learn about the work of funded projects and identify opportunities for collaboration and future funding.  All are encouraged to attend!  For questions, please contact Ellen at e.freedman@chna6.org


Please note location:The meeting will be held at Milford Regional Medical Center, 14 Prospect St. in conference rooms  A & B.  Please park in the Cancer Center and cross at Prospect St to the main lobby.  Take a left in the lobby and the conference rooms are on your left.

CHNA 6 is looking for new steering committee members! 

The steering committee meets every other month to set agenda for general CHNA 6 meetings, approve recommendations of the grants committee, and members serve on one of the subcommittees; finance, outreach/education or grants distribution. The commitment is about 10 hours a month. If you are interested, please submit this brief application by November 7th to coordinator@chnna6.org

Mark Your Calendars:
  • December 16, 2016: RFP (Request for Proposals) announcement
  • January 6, 2017: 10-11:30am - Bidders Conference
  • January 13, 2017: 9-11am - Holiday party and meeting
  • February 16, 2017: Grants due (large and mini grants)
  • March 10, 2017: 9-11am -  CHNA 6 meeting
  • March 31, 2017: Grants awarded
Community Outreach:
In this time leading up to Thanksgiving, donations of food or money are always appreciated at your local food pantry. Please see here for food donation list or contact the food pantry for specific needs. Click here for list of free community meals in Milford. 

Looking forward to seeing you on  November 4th!

About CHNA 6:
Greater Milford Community Health Network (CHNA 6) is one of 27 Community Health Network Areas (CHNAs) across Massachusetts. We serve the 13 communities of: Bellingham, Blackstone, Douglas, Franklin, Hopedale, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millville, Northbridge, Sutton, Upton and Uxbridge.  CHNA 6 is a partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the Milford Regional Medical Center, local service agencies, schools, businesses, Boards of Health, community health centers and other health organizations, as well as other concerned citizens who are working together to build healthier communities.

For more information, visit our website: www.chna6.org 

Co-Chair: Sara Huminston at  co-chair@chna6.org
Finance Chair: Father William MacDonald "Mac" Murray at  finance.chair@chna6.org