News & Updates

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Organizational updates

The Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) NOW Expansion​ Initiative: an HRiA Innovation Incubator Project

Staff: Megan Ahlburn, Angela Kelly, and Jennifer Cyran  Every day, HRiA’s 24/7 Substance Use Helplines receive calls from people urgently seeking treatment and support for themselves or loved ones. Many have faced repeated setbacks and…

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The Legal Barriers LGBTQ+ Assessment and Coalition Building Initiative: an HRiA Innovation Incubator Project

Staff: Kelly Danckert, Meghan Guptill, Kathleen McCabe, Lex Vasquez, and Ben Wood   Across the United States, LGBTQ+ communities — especially transgender and gender diverse individuals — are facing an alarming surge in political attacks. From…

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Addressing Black Maternal Health in Massachusetts: an HRiA Innovation Incubator Project

HRiA Staff: Allyson Shifley, Mo Barbosa, and Victoria Nemeth     A MA Special Commission on Racial Inequities in Maternal Health report recognizes “Racism, not race, is a primary driver of the social determinants of health. It drives…

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Investing in Community Impact: HRiA’s Innovation Incubator

Innovation is one of HRiA’s core values. It helps us challenge norms, learn, and evolve to support the needs of our clients, communities, and employees. In 2024, HRiA launched the Innovation Incubator, a bold initiative…

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HRiA at APHA 2025

Health Resources in Action (HRiA) looks forward to participating in the American Public Health Association (APHA)’s annual meeting in Washington, DC on November 2-5, 2025! Below, you’ll find a list of our team members attending the conference, information on…

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A statement from HRiA’s Executive Team

Since January, billions of dollars have been cut from numerous institutions leading scientific research and public health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, our nation’s preeminent public health organization, faces monumental threats. Public health…