Public Health
- Directed City’s response, outreach, testing and vaccination efforts during COVID-19 pandemic
- Held weekly COVID-19 Situational Updating Press Briefings with key City Cabinet Heads and Baystate Health President and CEO Dr. Mark Keroack and Mercy Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert Loose
- Created the nationally recognized (Ebony Magazine) Vax Force to increase awareness and dispel misinformation of the COVID-19 vaccine
- Oasis Food Pantry distribution at Central High School
- Home Grown Springfield grad and go meals for Springfield residents and students
- Secured much-needed and lifesaving PPE’s for city workers
- Provided at-home testing kits for residents and city employees
- Provided meals for seniors
- Opioid Settlement Agreement – city will receive $7.2 million from Massachusetts Attorney General
- Project Rescue – partnered with numerous community agencies and organizations to promote and respond to public health and mental health issues including homeless and panhandlers
- Homeless outreach taskforce
- Opened new Senior Fitness Center in North End