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Our Community Collaborative Councils

 

The programs and offerings of the Newton-Wellesley Community Collaborative are supported by strategic councils funded through the generous support of our community. The councils are formed around focus areas with compelling community impact and include:

  • Domestic and Sexual Abuse Council
  • Elder Council
  • Heart Health and Wellness Council
  • Maternity Services Council (including Postpartum Services)
  • Palliative Care Council
  • Substance Use Services Council
  • Workforce Development Council
  • Youth Mental Health Council
  • Descriptions for each of our councils are lower in this page.

Each council has approximately 20 members. The representatives include:

  • Internal Newton-Wellesley experts (such as surgeons, primary care physicians, social workers, nurses and others)
  • External community partners (such as leaders from local businesses and community nonprofits as well as municipal officers representing public health and safety, councils on aging and more)
  • Volunteer community members who are passionate about the focus area

Leading each council are community chairs/co-chairs, supported by the Community Collaborative team. The councils meet quarterly, with specialized subcommittees that meet on an ad-hoc basis.

Council Objectives

  • Ambassadorship & Advocacy
  • Community Education
  • Programmatic Impact
  • Philanthropy

Community Collaborative councils aim to increase community awareness of important focus areas. Each council hosts community education programming which may feature speakers, panel discussion, documentary screenings, and more.

“I joined NWH’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Council because I believe firmly in a community-based approach to meeting the complex needs of survivors, raising broader awareness of this scourge and helping to secure resources for NWH’s critical work in this area. I find that the council’s diverse group of health professionals, survivors, and community members allows for a comprehensive, trauma-informed approach to addressing domestic and sexual violence in all its forms.” - Sarah Perry, Chair, Domestic and Sexual Violence Council and community member

“Given conflicting information on the web and social media, there is a need for a better understanding of how our food choices and lifestyle affect our physical, mental and emotional health. As a Maternity Services Council member, I want to help women make more connections between what they are eating, how they are sleeping, moving and managing their stress with how they are feeling. The council informs women and gives them the tools to not only create a better pregnancy but also help prevent chronic health conditions in the future.” - Anne Lemons, PT, FNLP, Maternity Services Council member and community member

“Every community in Massachusetts has been impacted by substance use disorder in some way. Through my role on the Substance Use Council, I hope to help position NWH as a resource for people in our area who may be struggling with this disease. Engaging other philanthropists in this mission is vital so that we can raise awareness and expand services to combat substance use, helping patients on their path to recovery.”- Alicia Abad, Substance Use Council member and community member\


Community Council leadership and mandate


Learn more about each council's leadership 


Domestic and Sexual Abuse Council 

  • Community Co-chairs: Gladys Ortiz and Laura Van Zandt 
  • Hospital Champion: Rehana Rahman Kiani, MSW, LICSW

The Domestic & Sexual Abuse Council brings together survivors, advocates, community members, and healthcare providers to ensure robust healthcare and community-based responses to violence and abuse, especially for survivors who face linguistic and other barriers to services. Through increased awareness of and access to resources, the Council seeks to connect survivors to trauma-informed programs and services that aim to empower and heal.

Elder Council 

  • Community Chair: Debbi Cutler, LICSW 
  • Hospital Champion: Jennie Wright, RN

The Elder Council gathers healthcare providers, home caregivers, municipal and senior living professionals and local elders to leverage knowledge and increase access to eldercare resources, support and services that promote independence, safety, and happiness throughout life. By putting elders and their caregivers at the center, the Council seeks to serve as a compassionate navigator through the care continuum, improving the quality of life for older adults and their families/care partners.

Heart Health and Wellness Council 

  • Community Chair: Beth Keane 
  • Hospital Co-champions: George Philippides, MD, and Daniel Destin

The Heart Health & Wellness Council reaches out to the various populations of Newton-Wellesley Hospital to promote preventive health. Through community-based education and hands-on programming, we encourage fitness, nutrition, and stress management to reduce the risk of cardiovascular and other chronic diseases.In addition, the Council champions cutting-edge technologies within the Elfers Cardiovascular Center for the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.

Maternity Services Council 

  • Community Co-chairs: Erin Kelly and Anne Steer 
  • Hospital Champion: Lisa Dunn-Albanese, MD 

1 in 7 women will experience postpartum depression after childbirth. Gathering leaders in the fields of maternal medicine, psychiatry, and social work alongside dedicated community advocates and partners. The Maternity Services Council seeks to build awareness and improve treatment outcomes for prenatal and postpartum depression. Leveraging a deep network of community resources, the Council connects new mothers with wrap-around services to support their pregnancy and early motherhood transition.

Palliative Care Council 

  • Community Chair: Cynthia Westerman 
  • Hospital Champion: Kosha Thakore, MD

Council members share a vision of increasing access to palliative care at Newton-Wellesley for patients with serious illnesses and their families. The Council seeks to raise awareness of the importance of engaging in palliative care early in diagnosis. With a belief in enabling patients to make informed care decisions that respect their values and goals, they provide leadership, expertise, and philanthropic support.

Substance Use Council 

  • Community Chair: Alicia Abad 
  • Hospital Champion: Catharina Armstrong, MD

In recent years, substance use rates have escalated nationally and regionally, with tragic outcomes. Through community engagement, education and outreach, the Substance Use Services Council seeks to advance treatment and prevention options designed to have the greatest impact on community health and wellness. Addressing stigma associated with addiction is a high priority for Council activities.

Workforce Development Council 

  • Community Chair: Phara Boyer 
  • Hospital Champion: Beth Downie

A strong local economy can positively and broadly impact health and wellness. The Workforce Development Council exposes local young people to career opportunities in a healthcare setting and promotes skill building to prepare them for the future. By developing the community’s workforce, Council members seek to expand potential career options for both young people and adults, enhance family financial security, and grow the pool of talent for local businesses.

Youth Mental Health Council 

  • Community Co-chairs: Marissa Friedman and Anne Perkin 
  • Hospital Champion: Elizabeth Booma, MD

Amid an ongoing crisis in youth mental health, Council members –led by clinicians, parents, and youth mental health advocates –help to increase access to life-saving clinical care through Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Service. The Council also seeks to enhance the vital work of The Resilience Project, an innovative school and community-based program that promotes the emotional health and well-being of children, teens and those who support them.


Join Us

To learn more about our Councils or for membership inquiries, please email NWHCollaborative@partners.org

The Newton-Wellesley Community Collaborative is a philanthropy driven initiative that is committed to weaving the hospital into the social fabric of the communities it services. Donations in support of the collaborative and the work of specific councils can be made by visiting our donation page. 

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