Vital CxNs

Join us tonight at 6 pm as we commemorate 34 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a Community Convo on accessibility and health equity on Zoom.

For this month's Community Convo, Vital CxNs fosters dialogue on the opportunities and barriers to accessing care for those with disabilities. During this conversation, we will discuss the Biden-Harris administration’s decision to declare Long COVID as a disability, and how this decision impacts disability policy and other local resources for those with disabilities. Speakers include: Bill Henning, Executive Director of Boston Center for Independent Living Zary Amirhosseini, Manager of MGB’s Disability Program Visit bit.ly/vitaljulycc to register.

Join us at this important event!

Meet Adrianna Boulin, a true catalyst for change in Boston's health ecosystem. With a passion for inclusivity, Adrianna spearheads initiatives at Fenway Health, amplifying diverse voices and ensuring everyone's story is heard and their care needs are met with cultural humility. As the driving force behind Boston's Pride for the People, she champions unity and celebrates every identity. Adrianna is proof that when we bring all identities together, we create spaces where everyone belongs. 🌈 Read more about Adrianna here: https://lnkd.in/euyu4YZ8

Last week's Health Equity Trends Summit, hosted by the Health Equity Compact, was inspiring, invigorating, and a great opportunity to double down on our collective commitment to promoting health equity! Who will join us? #HETS2024 #MAPoli #HealthEquityCompact

Join us on June 12th as we talk about LGBTQ Health while amplifying some of Boston’s vital, vibrant voices working to improve health outcomes for LGBTQ individuals. Adrianna Boulin, Director of Racial Equity, Social Justice & Community Engagement, and Curtis Santos, Executive Director of the Boston LesBiGay Urban Foundation, will share their experiences, perspectives, and ways to support inclusive, safe spaces in our community.

Huge shout out to Ayanna B. Polk, Lino Sanchez, Joseph (Joey) Fergus Jr. and their teams at Vital CxNs, Urban Achievers (UA) SAFE School, and The Muse for their hard work leading to the "Health Is Wealth" event yesterday at Epiphany School. So many powerful moments of building together around important issues facing our communities. Thanks to all of the panelists, volunteers, community health providers, food services, and community members that came out!

**TODAY** Join us at Epiphany School from 10 AM - 3 PM to celebrate and support one another's health journeys! Escape the Sunday Scaries (and today's cloudy weather) by joining us for good music, free food, and a ton of fun activities! See you in a bit!

Don't miss this opportunity to check out rockstar and Vital CxNs board member Monica L. Wang, ScD, MS who will discuss the intersection of social media, public health, and mental wellbeing! Check it out at: https://lnkd.in/db_epWRs

Join Vital CxNs for our first in-person Community Convo of the year on Wednesday, May 15th, from 6-8 pm addressing mental health in our communities. We're excited to have two dynamic leaders who use their wellness journey to inspire and empower others, Sam Williams of One Circle Health & Wellness and Nieisha Deed from PureSpark. Register today at https://lnkd.in/ewQZr72A