with Jessica Collins on the Public Health Institute of Western MA | Comcast Newsmakers

with Jessica Collins on the Public Health Institute of Western MA

Factors of Poor Public Health

Posted Mar 12, 2019

Jessica Collins, Executive Director of the Public Health Institute of Western MA shares what factors make Hampden County rank the lowest in the state in terms of health; and discusses how the Public Health Institute addresses the health needs of region.

Hosted by: Eric Clemons Produced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team

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