AHEM’s approach is focused on “place-based” solutions that recognize the unique strengths of each community. Solutions should be tailored to fit the distinct needs of each community, municipality, and population. Any health equity initiative must be community-driven and financially sustainable to ensure long-term success.
Through data analysis across multiple health measures in Massachusetts communities, AHEM identified ten focused geographies for targeted investments. The ten geographies encompass 30 communities in Massachusetts experiencing the largest health inequities across a broad range of measures. AHEM initiatives focus on the two leading causes of premature death in Massachusetts—maternal/perinatal health and cardiometabolic health.
