UMass Memorial Health works with communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond to advance health equity. We focus on the conditions that shape health long before medical care is needed.

This work begins with listening and is built through partnerships and systems-level change.

How This Work Began

Community feedback showed the need for stronger coordination. It also pointed to shared goals and long-term strategies shaped by community priorities. This feedback clarified the need for a dedicated team to lead this work across UMass Memorial.

Food Equity: A First Focus

In 2024, UMass Memorial...