Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been sharing the stories of our partner agencies in the Quincy Metro Area who have stepped up in unique ways to provide needed services during the crisis. We’ve been inspired by their efforts and honored to have the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the great work that can be done when dedicated organizations engage in collaboration and innovation. However, what we haven’t yet shared is the work that CHNA 20 has done to provide assistance and relief to the community. We have had our own role in caring for public health during this time, and have taken an active part in caring for our community.
Caring for the Community during COVID-19: South Shore YMCA
Throughout the height of the pandemic, the South Shore YMCA became an extension of other community agencies to help stretch capacity and provide resources to those in need. Although their facilities were closed to the public until early July, they were able to utilize the buildings in other ways to help fill critical service gaps.
CHNA 20 Annual Report 2018 - 2019
Every year, the Blue Hills Community Health Alliance (CHNA 20) staff creates an annual report that is shared with local hospitals whose Determination of Need (DoN) funds support community health initiatives and build the capacity of CHNA 20 and its members.
Ensuring that these funds are utilized in the most strategic, cost-effective and impactful manner possible is paramount to CHNA 20. During the last two years we have allocated resources to support multi-sector partnerships, taken steps to align with regional public health efforts, and increased our internal capacity, while prioritizing social determinants of health and health equity initiatives.