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GLHA Receives $100,000 Cancer Disparities Grant

The Greater Lowell Health Alliance (GLHA) of the Community Health Network Area 10 has been awarded a $100,000 grant for phase I of the Cancer Disparities Capacity Building Pilot Project. The funds were awarded through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and will be used to conduct an assessment of the health status of area residents, and describe cancer disparities and health inequities of interest and importance to the community. The GLHA will be collaborating with University of Massachusetts Lowell Center for Community Research and Engagement, Lowell General Hospital, Lowell Community Health Center and many other community organizations on this worthwhile project.

In Phase II, the GLHA will develop an action plan that will:

  • Focus on prevention, screening, treatment and/or survivorship strategies for 1-2 of the top 5 cancers in Massachusetts (lung, breast, prostate, colorectal and cervical).
  • Address health outcomes/health risks identified through our community needs assessments targeting the greatest needs.
  • Select strategies that make the best use of available resources while capitalizing on community strengths and opportunities identified in the community needs assessment and building local capacity and sustainability.

GLHA Announces 2022/2023 Grant Recipients

2022/2023 COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES GRANTS

The GLHA is proud to announce the grant awards for the fall of 2022 to support programs and services to improve the overall health of the Greater Lowell community. Grants were awarded around the following health priorities and programs that meet the specific areas of focus identified by the GLHA’s Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) process:

  • Alcohol & Substance Use Disorder
  • Behavioral Health
  • Health Equity
  • Housing & The Built Environment
  • Infectious Disease
  • Maternal & Infant Health
  • Safety & Violence
  • Wellness & Chronic Disease

To qualify, all proposals needed to incorporate a plan to meet the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in health and health care to all individuals in order to reduce disparities and achieve health equity.

See a list of the grant recipients. 

GLHA Provides COVID-19 Vaccine Resources

The GLHA, in partnership with Lowell Community Health Center, is continuing a COVID-19 vaccine resource program, providing the Greater Lowell region with vital information on the vaccine, including vaccine safety. This program is supported by funds from the Greater Lowell Community Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund. The $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation has enabled the Alliance to translate materials into multiple languages. We are deeply grateful to the Community Foundation for their support of this program.

Here is what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine.

2nd Annual Merrimack Valley Substance Use Disorder

You’re invited!

We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Substance Use Disorder Symposium on December 6, 2019 in Westford, Massachusetts. This symposium will bring together Greater Lowell and Merrimack Valley providers in all aspects of the field of substance use disorders, prevention, recovery and support services.

Why is this important?  Our communities are suffering from the opioid crisis and substance use. Navigating the system of resources for the opioid crisis is challenging at best. Services are often duplicated and other necessary components are missing, while others remain unknown. We hope that working together will facilitate navigation for anyone who may need it.

It is our hope that this symposium will create an opportunity for all providers, of every scale and size, spark collaboration and create awareness of their services. All are welcome.

As a result of this effort, we will further compile what we hope to be the most comprehensive list of available substance use disorder resources in our area.

We look forward to seeing you on December 6th!

GLHA Announces 2017/2018 Community Health Initiatives Grant Recipients

The GLHA is proud to announce the grant awards for the fall of 2017 to support
programs and services to improve the overall health of the Greater Lowell community.  Grants were awarded around health priorities identified by the GLHA’s Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) process:

• Access to Healthy Food
• Asthma
• Mental Health
• Physical Activity
• Social Determinants of Health
• Substance Use and Prevention

To qualify, all proposals needed to incorporate a plan to meet the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in health and health care to all individuals in order to reduce disparities and achieve health equity. See a list of the grant recipients. 

GLHA Releases First Greater Lowell Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)

The GLHA is excited to announce the release of the first Greater Lowell Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). With a goal to create a long-term strategy to strengthen the area’s health systems, our CHIP will be used as road map for health improvement over a three-year period, guiding the investment of resources of organizations with a stake in improving health for the residents of Lowell and the surrounding communities. Our CHIP mission: to turn data into action and working initiatives to address our community’s top health priorities. While addressing specific health priorities, the overarching goal is always one of health equity, meeting the health needs not just for some, but for all. Learn more about the Greater Lowell CHIP.

Greater Lowell Health Alliance 2017 Community Health Initiatives Grant Request For Proposals

The Greater Lowell Health Alliance of CHNA 10 is proud to offer grants for the fall of 2017 to support programs and services to improve the overall health of the Greater Lowell community. The purpose of this RFP is to provide grant funding to increase support for services and programs to better meet the needs of communities in the Greater Lowell area.

All proposals MUST incorporate a plan to meet the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care.

Grants will be awarded around the following health priorities and programs that meet the specific areas of focus identified by the CHIP process.

  • Mental Health
  • Substance Use and Prevention
  • Access to Healthy Food
  • Physical Activity
  • Asthma
  • Social Determinants of Health

Important Dates:

  • May 19, 2017: RFP released
  • June 7, 2017: GLHA Grant Info Session
  • June 16, 2017: Deadline for questions
  • June 23, 2017: Application deadline
  • August 25, 2017: Grant recipients notified