Establishes the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund to promote public health through community-based strategies.
The bill establishes the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund to promote public health in Massachusetts. The fund will receive revenues from a prevention and wellness surcharge, fines, and other sources. The Department of Public Health will administer the fund and award grants to municipalities, community-based organizations, and other entities for community-based prevention activities. The fund will support initiatives to reduce preventable health conditions, improve health outcomes, and address social determinants of health.
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