The Woonsocket Health Equity Zone is a multidisciplinary, cross-sector Woonsocket-based group with the mission to act to improve health and quality of life for all people in Woonsocket with the people of Woonsocket.
Vision: We envision a future Woonsocket where people are connected to the community and its resources that reinforce health and well-being. A trusting relationship exists between residents and the community partners that provide resources. There is a foundation of mutual respect, cultural sensitivity, and humility. A community where all individuals; children and families are living in safe, nurturing homes that support healthy development.
What is Health Equity?
“Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. This requires removing obstacles to health such as poverty, discrimination, and their consequences, including powerlessness and lack of access to good jobs with fair pay, quality education and housing, safe environments, and health care.” - The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Teen Health Workgroup
The Teen Health Workgroup works to center teen voice while providing teens equitable healthcare, accurate & complete reproductive health education, in order to make informed decisions
Overdose Prevention and Recovery Workgroup
The Overdose Prevention and Recovery (ODPR) Workgroup works to save lives and make treatment options and recovery available on demand in real time.
Food Access Workgroup
The Food Access Workgroup works to ensure healthy food is affordable and easy to find in every neighborhood.
Housing Workgroup
The Housing Workgroup works to ensure that all Woonsocket people have housing.
Resident Advisors
The Resident Advisor workgroup are Woonsocket residents who participate in governance and all workgroups by providing relevant community input and participate in decision making. This workgroup also plan and execute their own projects to promote equity in the Woonsocket community.
Steering Committee
The Woonsocket Steering Committee is the governing body of the Woonsocket HEZ which provides overall direction to the collaborative.
Stay up to date on our meetings! See meeting minutes, flyers and other shared resources below
Interested in joining the Woonsocket Health Equity Zone? Contact Dupe Akinrimisi at dupea@thundermisthealth.org today!