Office of Public Health Practice and Outreach
About
The SPHHS Office for Public Health Practice and Outreach builds and sustains campus and community partnerships that advance the community’s health, students’ education, and faculty research and service efforts.
2024 Health Equity Advocacy and Policy Showcase
Help us celebrate 10 years of the Western MA Health Equity Network connecting the region at the WMA Health Equity Advocacy & Policy Showcase on Thursday, September 26th, 8:30-1pm at UMass Amherst.
Western Massachusetts Health Equity Network
The Western MA Health Equity Network, housed in the Office for Public Health Practice and Outreach, is a cross-sectional group of organizations working to advance health equity, as well as address the social determinants of health and root causes of institutional and structural barriers to health.
MOSAIC
Produced in partnership with the Western MA Health Equity Network, the documentary film MOSAIC highlights the visionary justice work of people of color across the region — from the Connecticut River valley to the Berkshire Hills.
Contact
Risa Silverman
Lecturer
Risa Silverman leads the SPHHS Office for Public Health Practice & Outreach.
