Building a Healthier, More Equitable Brookline Together

Champion Health & Social Equity

True health equity means ensuring that every resident has fair and just opportunities to achieve their optimal health, regardless of race, background, income, or ZIP code.

When town policies shape our housing, air quality, transit, and public spaces, those decisions directly impact well-being. Through civic leadership and coalition building, we embed public health priorities into decision-making.

Educate and Unite Neighbors

We fill the gap between science and daily life through open forums and our signature podcast, giving residents actionable information to protect their families.

• Community Health Forums The Hidden Cost of Plastics to Human Health: Partnering with Mothers Out Front, we brought residents and environmental health advocates together to explore how microplastics impact human health and examine concrete steps our town can take to reduce exposure. Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy as a Global & Local Challenge: Partnering with Rotary, we hosted a community dialogue examining the science of immunizations, countering skepticism with transparent data, and building trust in lifesaving vaccines. A Rotating Educational Agenda: Topics include youth mental health, environmental safety, emergency preparedness, and family wellness.
• Uniting Neighbors Through Civic Engagement Education works hand-in-hand with community action. Our educational programs bring together diverse perspectives, fostering empathy, mutual support, and collaboration across neighborhoods, school networks, and local organizations to uplift town-wide health.