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What does health mean to me?

Blog Post by Luisa Raleza | February 28, 2019

The word health comes from the old English word “hal” meaning whole or unhurt. For me, the concept of whole or unhurt means feeling good mentally/emotionally, spiritually and physically. There is also an important component of social wellbeing that contributes…

ICH and partners receive grant from Mass. Attorney General to distribute food to families in need

News by Institute for Community Health | January 9, 2019

Article reposted from Cambridge Health Alliance: REVERE, Mass. – Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), Good Measures LLC, Tufts Health Plan, and the Institute for Community Health partnered and are the recipients of a $250,000 grant…

New downloadable data brief: The Burden of Housing Costs in Massachusetts

News by Institute for Community Health | January 8, 2019

We are excited to announce that ICH is publishing a series of data briefs highlighting the importance of social determinants of health throughout Massachusetts. The first brief in the series focuses on housing costs and is now available for download.

Employee spotlight interview: Karen Finnegan, PhD

Blog Post by Institute for Community Health | January 3, 2019

How would you describe your role at ICH? I am a research and evaluation scientist. I lead the data services team which means that I am a principal investigator on some projects and I also work as the lead analyst…

Ranjani Paradise featured on front page of NEJM Catalyst

News by Institute for Community Health | January 3, 2019

NEJM Catalyst recently published a new report by ICH’s Ranjani Paradise. The report, which is currently a feature article on Catalyst’s website, highlights teledermatology as an effective strategy for eliminating unnecessary dermatology referrals and increasing access to specialty care for underserved…

ICH as a living classroom for students from Boston University School of Public Health

Blog Post by Karen Finnegan | December 13, 2018

ICH is a nonprofit consulting firm with four key service areas: planning and assessment, participatory evaluation, applied research, and data services. As our organization grows and evolves, we are dedicated to remaining one of the leaders in the region providing…

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