Collaboration between education and health providers can be quite powerful and beneficial to the individuals involved and to the community as a whole. Take the time to think about the possibilities in your community. Masschusetts Department of Public Health Important linkages have been made with the State Department of Public Health. Their web page presents a good way to learn about the system and learn about possible ways of collaborating. The ten regional DPH-funded centers are excellent resources that provide consultation, training, and education in the areas of public health and community development.
Project is a good example of a collaboration between the fields of health and literacy.
BCC is a CDC-funded program that brings information on breast and cervical cancer early detection to adult learners in ABE and ESOL classes.