Portland Health Equity Alignment
Welcome to the Portland Health Equity Alignment, also known as "The Alignment." Established in late 2018 by Health Equity Program Coordinator Nélida Berke, The Alignment is dedicated to fostering collaboration among diverse individuals and community organizations. Our vision is a Greater Portland where everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible.
Who We Are:
- Community Members with lived experience of health inequities
- Community Partners from diverse sectors:
- Healthcare, Local Government, Community & Faith-based Organizations, Education, & More
Our Mission:
To advance health equity in Greater Portland by uniting cross-sector partners and centering community voices to identify and address barriers to healthcare, basic needs, and vital information.
What Does the Alignment Do?
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Nhận thông báo về các hoạt động sắp tới và tin tức dự án mới nhất.
Upcoming Events
Celebrating Pride Month Event
Updates
Agenda: 9/16 PHEA Quarterly Meeting
Plus, information about food, parking, & more
Fall 2025 Quarterly Meeting Announcement
Plus, an opportunity to present at a future Alignment meeting!
Advocacy Resources: Engaging with the Maine Legislature
Resources to help deepen your understanding of the Maine State Legislature
Resources - June 11 Quarterly Meeting
How to look up current bills, submit testimony, and more. Plus, complete our brief pulse survey!
(Schedule Change) June 11th PHEA Meeting
The 6/11/25 meeting will now be held from 9-10:30am.
Training Opportunity! “Quitting Tobacco Together”
Join Portland Public Health staff for a virtual training on June 10th!
Save the Date: Spring Quarterly Meeting 2025
in person only Wednesday, June 11, 9-11:30am
PHEA Updates: March 2025
Committee updates, plus recruitment, & CHW Workforce Survey
PHEA/Findhelp Info Session Recording Available
Watch the recording from the 2/4 info session
Announcements from the Alignment
FindHelp info session, Policy Committee recruitment, & more
SDOH Accelerator Plan Now Available
Plus, resources to help you navigate the recommendations
Reminder! 12/19 SDOH Accelerator Plan Presentation
Join us virtually!
Meeting Announcement: SDOH Accelerator Plan Presentation
Announcing a special virtual meeting on December 19th, 2024
Committee Updates: October-November 2024
Read meeting summaries, project updates, & announcements from each PHEA committee
Fall 2024 Quarterly Meeting Resources
Slides & more from our September 10th meeting
Committee Updates: September-October 2024
Read meeting summaries, project updates, & announcements from each PHEA committee
SAVE THE DATE: Fall Quarterly Meeting
The next quarterly Alignment meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 in Portland
Announcing Health Equity Consultant + REGISTER for 6/10 Meeting!
Introducing Syra Health! Plus, register to attend our Spring quarterly meeting
Committee Updates: February-March 2024
Read meeting summaries, project updates, & announcements from each PHEA committee!
Spring Quarterly Meeting Announced! - June 10th, 2024
Monday, June 10th, 2024 / 10am-12:30pm / Merrill Rehearsal Hall
Winter Quarterly Meeting Date Announced!
Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 / Merrill Rehearsal Hall