In January 2023, the Middlesex-Essex Public Health Collaborative (MEPHC) received a State Action for Public Health Excellence (SAPHE) grant. The SAPHE grant program is responsive to the Special Commission of Local and Regional Public Health (SCLRPH) recommendation outlined in the 2019 Blueprint for Public Health Excellence report to “increase cross-jurisdictional sharing of public health services to strengthen the service delivery capacities of local public health departments”.
The MEPHC consists of Andover, North Andover, Reading, North Reading, Lynnfield and the City of Haverhill.
Vision
The Middlesex-Essex Public Health Collaborative envisions a future where every health department is equipped to build healthier, more equitable communities. Through collaboration, we set the standard for innovation and excellence in public health.
Mission
The mission of the Middlesex-Essex Public Health Collaborative is to support member communities in achieving the highest quality of public health by collaborating to increase equity, share knowledge, and enhance the capacity of public health staff and service delivery.
Core Values
- Data-Driven: Decisions are guided by accurate, timely, and evidence-based data to ensure effective policies, interventions, and resource allocation.
- Equity: We are committed to ensuring that all individuals and communities have access to the resources, opportunities, and care they need to achieve optimal health.
- Sustainability: We are committed to creating long-term, lasting impacts by utilizing resources responsibly, building workforce capacity, and developing resilience.
- Collaboration: Focused on partnering to create collective solutions that maximize access to resources and knowledge for participating municipalities and improve population health outcomes.
- Transparency: Openly sharing data, decision-making processes, and policies to build trust, foster accountability, and empower communities with accurate information.