2011 a Busy Year for Medford Health Matters
2011 was an active, successful year for Medford Health Matters and MHM was involved in a variety of projects.
A grant from Mount Auburn Hospital helped fund programs for middle school youth and seniors in Medford that included partnerships with the Medford Family Network, Hallmark Health, and the Medford Public Schools. Team Medford and the Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force were involved in several activities with middle school and high school students both in the classroom and in after school clubs. IA2SD (I’m Allergic to Stupid Decisions) received a Science to Service award for its text messaging campaign that provides positive affirmations and reasons for teens to use to avoid succumbing to peer pressure. A broad-based committee was launched to examine health disparities in Medford. In addition to screening “Unnatural Causes” in November the committee continues to plan other events and outreach activities.
Medford Health Matters increased its visibility in the community with public service announcements that have appeared in a variety of media, including the Medford Transcript, Medford Patch, Medford Daily Mercury, InsideMedford.com, Boston.com/Medford, and on the MHM webpage. Members participated in several community events during 2011 including Let’s Move! Medford (Grace Episcopal Church), Tufts Community Day, and Medford’s Caribbean Festival. Several new members joined the board in 2011 and have brought new energy and ideas!
On Thursday, January 5, 2012 Medford Health Matters held its annual meeting and elected its officers and directors.
The following individuals were elected as board officers and will serve one year terms: Barbara Rubel (president); Loretta Kemp (vice-president); Neil Osborne (treasurer); and Vida Poole (clerk).
The following individuals were named as board directors: Jean Barry (December 31, 2012), Kathy Byrne (December 31, 2013), Allison Goldsberry (December 31, 2013), Diane McLeod (December 31, 2013), Karen Rose (December 31, 2012), and Loretta Tusa (December 31, 2013).
Medford Health Matters is a local non-profit whose mission is to foster an environment of wellness and healthy lifestyles for all those who live, learn, work and play in the City of Medford. MHM is looking for new board directors and members. For more information or to learn how to get involved please visit www.medfordhealthmatters.org or contact Vida Poole at vpoole@mves.org. Also, Medford Health Matters will be holding a general meeting in March for all interested community members.
Please watch the local news and the MHM website for more information!
– Information from Medford Health Matters