Examples of partner impact
Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office
The Fair Labor Division reviewed CHEI data on residents’ access to paid sick leave, broken down by occupation and language. They used this data to determine how to better target and tailor outreach to communities who may not know about or have access to earned sick time.
Spanish American Center
Accessed the CHEI data dashboard to pull data relevant to their community, which staff used to apply for a grant to fund staff time for a Domestic Violence Prevention Advocate.
Nashoba Associated Boards of Health (NABH)
Reviewed CHEI data on the experiences of residents within their region. Following the 2024 closure of the Nashoba Valley Medical Center, NABH staff used CHEI data to inform an advocacy report about the impact of the hospital’s closure on the region’s most vulnerable residents.
DPH Suicide Prevention Program
Reviewed CHEI data on mental health and social factors like housing, neighborhood safety, and healthcare. Five local suicide prevention coalitions used the data to inform how to use DPH funding to prevent youth suicide.
Coalition of Western MA Hospitals/Insurer
Partnered with the Public Health Institute of Western MA to conduct its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessments. Staff examined state and local CHEI data to better understand key populations, such as immigrants and older adults. These data helped tell a more complete story about local health, including where action is needed to address inequities.
Ascentria Care Alliance
Reviewed CHEI data on food insecurity and gaps in SNAP and WIC access in Central and Western Massachusetts. Staff used the data to create new outreach strategies for their SNAP education program and improve food security in their region.