Cambridge is one of six winners of the inaugural Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Roadmaps to HealthPrize. The prize honors outstanding community partnerships across the United States that are helping residents lead healthier lives. Read the media release
Mayor Henrietta Davis
October 2012
In celebration of Food Day, the Cambridge Public Health Department's Josefine Wendel and Dawn Olcott were honored as "Cambridge Food Heroes" by Mayor Henrietta Davis. Read the media release
Institutional Partner Award
Medical Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Tuberculosis (MACET)
March 2012 The Cambridge Public Health Department's public health nursing team and Cambridge Health Alliance physicians received a statewide award for their exemplary contributions to tuberculosis care. Read the media release
Best Walking City in the U.S.
Prevention Magazine
For the second time, the City of Cambridge was named the Best Walking City in America by Prevention Magazine and the American Podiatric Medical Association.
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
February 2011
For the first anniversary celebration of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Campaign, U.S. Health and Human Services spotlighted Cambridge initiatives to reduce childhood obesity. Read the media release
2010
"Bright Idea" Designation: Cut It Out Cambridge
Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government October 2010
Cut It Out Cambridge, a domestic violence prevention initiative sponsored by the Cambridge Public Health Department and the Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women, trains hair stylists how to recognize signs of abuse among their clients and how to safely refer them to local resources. Read the media release
Model Practice Award: Men's Health League
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
July 2010
The Cambridge Men’s Health League was one of 24 local public health programs nationwide that was selected to receive a Model Practice Award. The Men’s Health League (MHL) is a Cambridge initiative that addresses the prevention of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, especially in men of color. Read the media release
2009
Model Practice Award: Emergency Preparedness
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
The Cambridge Public Health Department received a NACCHO Model Practice Award for emergency preparedness’ mutual aid protocols.
2008
Community Health Worker Award
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
November 2008
Gloria Mejia of the Cambridge Public Health Department received a Community Health Worker Award for her passion, dedication and leadership abilities. Ms. Mejia works for the Cambridge-Somerville Healthy Homes and Lead Safe Kids programs. Read the media release
Best Walking City in the U.S.
Prevention Magazine
The City of Cambridge was named the Best Walking City in America by Prevention Magazine and the American Podiatric Medical Association.
2007
Model Practice Award: Fitness Buddies
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
The Cambridge Public Health Department received a NACCHO Model Practice Award for Fitness Buddies, a free, 10 week program utilizing social support to encourage physical activity.
Innovation in Prevention Award (Schools Category)
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
The City of Cambridge and the Healthy Children Task Force was awarded with the 2007 Innovation in Prevention Award (schools category) for its Healthy Living Cambridge Kids program. These awards focus on highlighting preventive health and recognizing organizations that implement innovative approaches to address chronic diseases and promote healthier lifestyles.
"Public Health Ready" Recognition
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
February 2007
Massachusetts Public Health Preparedness Region 4b has been recognized by NACCHO as "Public Health Ready." Cambridge is one of 27 communities in Region 4b, which surrounds Boston. Region 4b was one of only seven local health departments and regional coalitions to win recognition. Read the media release
2004
Model Practice Award: Let's Talk Campaign
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
The Cambridge Public Health Department received a NACCHO Model Practice Award for the Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative’s Let’s Talk campaign, an initiative to improve the quantity and quality of conversations taking place between young children and their parents.
Innovations Award: Golden Shoes
National League of Cities
Cambridge Walks received a National League of Cities 2004 Innovations Award for Golden Shoes.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
