Vital CXNs

We are a Boston-based non-profit organization forging partnerships across sectors for a more equitable health ecosystem.

07/11/2025

🔦 Community Health Hub Vendor Spotlight 🔦

Next up:

Heart of a Giant's mission is to eliminate preventable harm attributable to and improve the management of chronic health conditions in our communities.

Heart of a Giant will be offering diabetes and blood pressure screenings, weight checks, and other cardiometabolic health and disease management support.

Come access these FREE services at our Community Health Hubs:
📍 All Dorchester Sports and Leadership (1565 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122)
⏰ Saturdays in July (7/12, 7/19 and 7/26) from 10am-12pm.

🗓️ View the full calendar for details: bit.ly/vc-events-calendar

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07/09/2025

🔦 Community Health Hub Vendor Spotlight 🔦

First up: .movement 🧘🏿‍♀️💃🏽

SoulFire Movement believes that dance is a powerful tool for cultivating a thriving and vibrant community.

Their dance cardio fitness classes are high-quality, fun and energizing! No experience necessary -- their fun and easy-to-follow dances are designed for movers of all levels.

Join a FREE class with SoulFire Movement at our Community Health Hubs:
📍 All Dorchester Sports and Leadership (1565 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122)
⏰ Saturdays in July (7/12, 7/19 and 7/26) from 10am-11am.

🗓️ View the full calendar for details: bit.ly/vc-events-calendar

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07/01/2025

🚨 Community Health Hubs are BACK! 🚨

Join us every Saturday starting on July 12th through August 16th from 9 AM - 12 PM at All Dorchester Sports and Leadership (1565 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA, 02122).

🧘🏿‍♀️ Featuring inclusive movement classes by:training (Cardio fitness)movement (Yoga, Dance, Stretch)

Plus clinical screenings, mental wellness support, free food, and much more!

🗓️ View the full calendar for details: bit.ly/vc-events-calendar

We hope to see you there!

06/24/2025

✨ This month, we are excited to Spotlight our Long Covid Equity initiative ambassadors, Elsa Flores and Jayme Bonds. ✨

In a series of powerful conversations, Elsa and Jayme share their personal stories and the vital role they believe peer advocacy plays in empowering their fellow community members to advocate for the care they need and deserve.

💡 Read the full spotlight: https://www.vitalcxns.org/long-covid-ambassadors

06/23/2025

🗣️ Let’s Talk About: Advocating for Your Health & Wellness

Join us for an empowering hashtag on Thursday, June 26th focused on how to confidently advocate for your health and wellness. We’ll explore how to speak up during appointments, ask the right questions, and understand your care options—so you can make informed decisions for yourself and those you love.

We are so excited to be joined by:
✨ Cheryl Harding of Everyday Boston
✨Joann Winbush of Codman Square Health Center

📅 Thursday, June 26th
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM EST
📍 Zoom
✨ Register here: https://bit.ly/junecc2025

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06/17/2025

Please join us in welcoming Sally Phan, our Summer 2025 Health Equity Internship Program Scholar! ✨

Born and raised in Dorchester, Sally is deeply committed to partnering with local communities for sustainable change. She is currently pursuing her Master in Public Health at Boston University. In her role as a Scholar, Sally will be instrumental in supporting our initiatives and is particularly excited to translate data and stories into meaningful action.

Welcome to the team, Sally!

Learn more about Sally: https://lnkd.in/evFTmkQH

04/24/2025

🚨 Partner Spotlight 🚨

The (NBC) aims to create a "liberated birth" experience for families in Boston.

This month we had the pleasure of speaking with NBC's Founder and Executive Director, Nashira Baril to learn about the journey of making this shared vision for a birth center in Boston a reality.

Click to read the full story: https://bit.ly/spotlight-NBC

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04/22/2025

✨ We are thrilled to introduce our Phase 2 Maternal Health Equity Project grantees ✨

Hyde Park Health & Wellness Center

Through an investment from Mass General Brigham and The New Commonwealth Fund, we're shifting conversations around maternal health from the clinic to the kitchen table, centering the experiences and voices of the entire community – not just birthing individuals.

Our goal is to bridge gaps in Boston's maternal health ecosystem, inform impactful system improvements, and promote diverse birth options that ensure safe and liberated birth for everyone.

In Phase 2, we're proud to partner with a diverse network of community-based organizations, groups, and businesses to co-create "Maternal Health Conversations." These interactive discussions are designed to increase awareness and access to diverse birth options like midwifery care, doula support, and birth centers.

To learn more about becoming a Phase 2 partner visit: https://bit.ly/vc-mch-rfp25

04/18/2025

✨Let’s Talk About Birth Joy!✨

Join us for a powerful and celebratory in-person Community Conversation that centers joy, creativity, and collective visioning around birth.

In collaboration with the Neighborhood Birth Center and Union Capital, we invite you to the Birth Joy! Community Event - a two-hour gathering where we'll uplift stories of transformative, community-held birth and imagine bold, joyful futures together. Through storytelling, music, art, and reflection, we'll honor the wisdom of community and the power of birth.

We’re thrilled to welcome an incredible lineup of community storytellers, caretakers and creatives:
✨ L'Merchie Frazier – artist & historian
✨ Jo-Anna Rorie – midwife
✨ Shaw Pong Liu – musician
✨ Zahirah T. – artist & storyteller

📅 When: Wednesday, April 30 | 6–8 PM
📍 Where: Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry
📋 Link to register: bit.ly/aprilcc2025

Come be part of this joyful and transformative evening!

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04/09/2025

We are grateful for an amazing discussion at last month’s Community Conversation on adolescent nutrition!

✨ A huge thank you to our guest speakers:
Alexandra C. Sanchez, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES (Nutrition Harmony)
Nahdra Ra (Chef, Creater, Oasis Vegan Veggie Parlor)
Gabrielle Simons MS, RD, LDN (Boston Medical Center (BMC) Teaching Kitchen)

Key topics included:
➡️ the wide range of factors that impact eating habits among adolescents and teens
➡️ strategies for managing picky eating
➡️ the impact of diet culture and social media on adolescents’ mental health and relationship to food
➡️ how to support the overall nutrition and wellbeing of our youth while embracing one's culture and bonding as a family

🥗 A highlight was Chef Nahdra Ra's live cooking demonstration, showcasing a delicious and healthy recipe for the whole family.

It was a beautiful evening of storytelling, reflection, and collective learning, and we appreciate everyone who joined us!

📹 If you missed it, you can find it on our website: www.vitalcxns.org/community-convos

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04/07/2025

Please join us in welcoming Kimberlee Cortes (she/her/ella) as our new Community Leader! 🌟

A Boston native and food security champion, Kimberlee's experience as a Community Health Worker and Peer Advocate will be invaluable in supporting our Community Health Hubs. Welcome Kimberlee!

Learn more about Kimberlee: https://lnkd.in/gTFccJtZ

03/21/2025

Join us for a Community Convo on Adolescent Nutrition!

📅 Thursday March 27th
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 on Zoom
💬 Discussion, Q&A, and Live cooking demo!

From picky eating to the connection between social media, mental health, and eating habits, this conversation will offer strategies to support the overall nutrition and wellbeing of our youth.

Our panel of experts will include:
✨ Gabrielle Simons MS, RD, LDN - Registered Dietitian and Manager of the Teaching Kitchen at Boston Medical Center
✨ Alexandra C. Sanchez, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for Nutrition Harmony LLC
✨ Nahdra Ra - Plant-based Chef, Artist, Owner of Oasis Veggie Parlor

Don't miss an opportunity to have your questions answered!

Register now: bit.ly/marchcc2025

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