Public Health Institute of Western MA

06/02/2026

We are excited to share the official launch of the Air Watch app!

If you missed the live event or want to watch again, the full recording is now available. Hear from partners, community members, and public officials, including Senator Ed Markey, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, and State Senator Adam Gomez, and see how easy it is to start using the app: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VTIRLrymnM

Download the app today!
- App Store for iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/air-watch-healthy-air-network/id6758651138
-Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thirdfloor.healthyair&pcampaignid=web_share
- Web app: https://mobile.healthyairnetwork.org/

Watch the official launch of Air Watch, a new mobile app that deliv...

05/29/2026

Residents can now access current air quality and pollen count information with the official release of the new, free “Air Watch” app

Springfield residents can now access current air quality and pollen count information with the official release of the new "Air Watch" app.

05/29/2026

Have you heard the news?

A new app tracks air quality and pollen in Western Massachusetts, helping residents manage asthma and respiratory risks.

05/18/2026

An Air Quality Advisory has been issued for elevated ozone levels in Hampden and Hampshire counties today (5/18). Air quality is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with asthma, heart disease, or other lung conditions. Stay informed by checking local air quality on the Air Watch App or visiting HealthyAirNetwork.org

05/15/2026

Western MA CHWs: The Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers is hosting a celebration on June 17th. There will be food, DJ, photo ops, networking with other CHWs.

Register: https://machw.org/event/western-ma-springfield-chw-week-hub-celebration/

🪩Registration for Massachusetts CHW Week Celebrations is Live!! 🪩

In honor of Massachusetts CHW Week, we will be hosting CHW Celebrations all across the state at our 4 regional hubs in Brockton, New Bedford, Springfield, and Worcester. There will be food, a DJ, and plenty of photo opportunities at each location! For more information and registration, see below. We hope that you will join and celebrate with us!

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XYo59SynZUS3PDFf-WwzEnG7Fm7l2vNGhVn_kRFDVXxUREpMQlRYNFE3VjdZRzZQQjhHR0ZITTI0NiQlQCN0PWcu

Worcester Hub Celebration June 5th 12pm-3pm
Brockton Hub Celebration June 12th 12pm-3pm
SUN - Greater New Bedford Hub Celebration - June 12th 12pm-3pm
Springfield Hub Celebration June 17th 12pm-3pm

05/12/2026

Join us for the official launch of Air Watch — our new mobile app that puts real-time, neighborhood-level air quality data right at your fingertips! Powered by the Healthy Air Network’s sensors across Western Massachusetts, Air Watch helps you better understand the air you breathe every day.

Register here: bit.ly/491z8cc

✨ During this virtual launch event, we’ll:
• Unveil the new Air Watch app
• Recognize the community leaders who helped make it possible
• Show how easy it is to download and use

Download Air Watch now on your mobile device at Healthyairnetwork.org

05/06/2026

📅 Mark Your Calendar! 🏠✨

Our 2nd Annual Housing Resources Fair is back — and bigger than ever! This event is FREE and open to the community.

🎉 Register now: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/nqh8vp6
🎁 The first 100 people to register will receive a free goodie bag!

📍 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📌 South End Community Center
99 Marble Street, Springfield, MA 01103

Join us for:
🏡 Resources & information for people in all housing situations
📚 Free housing workshops & clinics
🎈 Kids’ Activity Zone
🌮 Free food trucks

Bring your family, invite a friend, and connect with valuable resources for your future!

04/24/2026

Air Watch is a real-time air quality app that can give users insights to support healthier daily choices! We are looking for Android Beta Testers! Interested? Fill out this form: Bit.ly/HANbeta

Android Users — Help Us Test The App! 📱

We’re looking for Android users to test the beta version of AirWatch before we officially launch on Google Play. Your feedback is essential to making this app the best it can be!

Interested? Complete our beta tester form: bit.ly/HANbeta

Thank you for helping us build healthier, better‑informed communities!

✨Good news: AirWatch is already available on the Apple App Store!Visit bit.ly/Healthyairlinks to download and learn more.

04/17/2026

We’re excited to announce the release of our new report, The Health of Western & Central Massachusetts! This regional health report synthesizes findings from the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessments. We hope this report is useful to your organization and strengthens your collaborative efforts!

Check it out: https://www.publichealthwm.org/report/the-health-of-western-central-massachusetts-key-findings-from-the-2025-community-health-needs-assessments

04/06/2026

Celebrate National Public Health Week 2026!

Ready. Set. Action! is this year’s theme. As we celebrate, take a moment to recognize how public health has improved our daily lives, safeguarded our families, expanded our life spans, and strengthened our communities. This week is also a chance to honor the public health workers who show up for us every day — and to advocate for policies and practices that promote good health for all.

learn more: https://www.apha.org/initiatives/national-public-health-week?fbclid=IwY2xjawRAowpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFuSXpWTHhHMVd6T25Zdmxvc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtOMpWv9-TjwPKMO5whbnqOZvebTPJ06K2EyGqMGqH0ifrdkumiorWKxRAY4_aem_rIyoZKLxj55CUEx02i4uow