By Lisa Brukilacchio

On Thursday, April 27, The Somerville Community Health Agenda, an innovative partnership between Cambridge Health Alliance, the Somerville Health Department and the community that works collaboratively to improve the health of Somerville, invite residents to an evening focused on the well being of the community at Winter Hill Community Innovation School Cafeteria, 115 Sycamore Street, in Somerville. A light meal will be available starting at 5:45pm. From 6 – 8pm, there will be a brief presentation of data gathered in partnership with the Institute of Community Health. Community members will have opportunities to provide input and insights on issues impacting the health and well being across the life stages and to help prioritize recommendations to improve the health residents in Somerville.

The impact of social determinants on health and well being was the focus of the 2011 Well Being report,” states Mary Cassesso, CHA’s Chief Community Officer, “We are very excited that the new approach for this upcoming report expands on that model, looking at issues that weave through the lifespan, recognizing that factors in one stage impact health later in life. Somerville partners, such as the City, are key to the CHA mission of improving the health of residents in the communities we serve.”

Participation by residents and providers of all ages is welcomed and highly appreciated. According to Mayor Joseph Curtatone, “Joint efforts such as the development of the Well Being of Somerville report, in collaboration with Cambridge Health Alliance, reinforce our commitment to making our city a great place to live, work, play and raise a family in a healthy and sustainable community. As always, we are grateful that Somerville residents take advantage of opportunities such as this to explore data and make recommendations that can influence the future health of our city’s residents.”

RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/well-being-of-somerville-health-across-the-life-stages-tickets-33212863569, or  Eventbrite.com. Or to volunteer or ask questions, please call 617-591-4433 or email lbrukilacchio@challiance.org. Contacts: Lisa Brukilacchio*, Director Somerville Community Health Agenda, Cambridge Health Alliance, lbrukilacchio@challiance.org or 617-591-4433; Doug Kress*, Director, City of Somerville Health and Human Services, dkress@somervillema.gov  or 617-625-6600