Partners for a Healthier Community, Inc.

Submitted by drweed on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 10:26pm

Location

Charlton Memorial Hospital
363 Highland Avenue Jackson Conference Room
Fall River, MA, 02720
United States
See map: Google Maps
Mailing Address: 
P.O. Box 9806, Fall River, MA 02720
Website: 

www.gfrpartners.com

Organization's Mission: 
Partners for a Healthier Community is Number 25 of the 27 CHNAs organized by the Department of Public Health (DPH) across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The goal of Partners is to establish a working partnership between DPH and area residents to improve health status in the four communities of Fall River, Somerset, Swansea and Westport.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 
Billie Jane Valente, Chairperson
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
E-mail Ms. Valente at bjv@frfsa.org
Charge for services: 
No
Scholarships available: 
No
Vouchers accepted: 
Yes
Transportation provided: 
No
Number of people served each year: 
Over 1000
Other Information: 
Partners for a Healthier Community has repeatedly and successfully mobilized community resources to address identified community health needs. It is our vision to expand resources and services to better meet the needs of all residents in the Greater Fall River area and ultimately build a healthier community. Building healthy communities is a shared responsibility. Partners for a Healthier Community has mounted a combined effort involving all sectors of our communities - - community residents, health professionals, government, business leaders, clergy, and schools - - to improve the health and quality of life for all residents of Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, and Westport. Our effort mirrors similar projects in communities across the nation and around the world - people coming together to work cooperatively to solve problems and improve the health and quality of life for the entire community. A healthy community is one that is continually creating and improving itself to ensure a healthy environment for all residents.