2027 Workgroup and Stakeholder Guide
Table of Contence Who We Are
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Join Us in Our Mission
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Grant Deliverables
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HMA Annual Report Timeline HMA Principal Supporter Resources
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How We Talk About HMA
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Glossary of Terms
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Our Mission Our Priorities Advisory Council Member Organizations Stakeholders Volunteer Corps Workgroups
2027 Advisory Council Meetings Friday, February 12, 8:30-10:30 location TBD Friday, April 9, 8:30-10:30 location TBD Friday, August 13, 8:30-10:30 location TBD Friday, October 8, 8:30-10:30 location TBD
2027 All Member Meetings Friday, January 8, 8:30-10:00 (virtual) Friday, March 12, 8:30-10:00 location TBD Friday, May 14, 8:30-10:00 location TBD Friday, September 10, 8:30-10:00 location TBD Friday, November 12, 8:30-10:00 location TBD
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Who We Are Serving as the public health network for the greater Monadnock region, the Healthy Monadnock Alliance is a regional partnership of community leaders representing municipalities, schools, businesses, nonprofits, coalitions, faith, and civic groups who have joined together around a common purpose.
Our Mission As an Alliance, we are dedicated to creating a compassionate community where health equity and emerging community needs are at the forefront of our work. Join us in creating a movement as we work together to achieve better health and well-being for all.
Our Priorities Our strategic goals are based on the Greater Monadnock Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). This plan, rooted in findings of our region’s Community Health Needs Assessment, is drafted by the Healthy Monadnock Alliance Leadership Team and Advisory Council with support from The Center for Population Health at Cheshire Medical Center. The CHIP includes input from numerous public health partners and community members, who work together to create a roadmap for regional health priority areas. Using this roadmap, we focus on several key factors that affect health outcomes. However, we know that these factors do not impact each area equally. With this awareness, we approach each of our priority areas grounded in a commitment to equity, bearing in mind the impactful roles social drivers of health and trauma play in our lives. Active Living Behavioral Health Emergency Preparedness
Food Access Healthcare Access Protective and Risk Factors
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Join Us in Our Mission HMA Advisory Council: The Healthy Monadnock Alliance (HMA) Advisory Council consists of representatives from each of the six HMA workgroups, community advisors, and advocacy specialists. The council promotes collaboration and communication within the Alliance and supports the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). They also approve the annual report, oversee HMA leadership elections, and contribute to the CHIP revision process, ensuring community perspectives are integrated into our regional health strategies to improve effectiveness, engagement, and support.
HMA Member Organizations: HMA Member Organizations actively advance one of the five priority areas of the CHIP within the four walls of their organizations (e.g., participating in WorkWell or Wellpowered School wellness programs).
HMA Stakeholders: HMA Stakeholders are organizations and non-profits that actively advance one of the five priority areas of the CHIP by developing Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) that are submitted to and approved by the HMA Leadership Team.
HMA Volunteer Corps: HMA Volunteer Corps consists of the Medical Reserve Corps, which comprises engaged community members seeking to actively advance the Emergency Preparedness priority area of the CHIP.
HMA Workgroups: HMA Workgroups are coalitions of community members actively advancing one of the five priority areas of the CHIP by developing OKRs that are submitted to and approved by the HMA Leadership Team.
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Grant Deliverables Creating change is hard work; reporting on it shouldn’t be. Based on feedback from our HMA members, we have developed several systems to simplify the reporting process. This makes it easier for workgroups and stakeholders to track and report their successes. Below is a list of grant deliverables that workgroups and stakeholders are responsible for reporting, along with the support available to help them accomplish these tasks.
Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) HMA workgroups and stakeholders will develop one objective that can be achieved within a 2-year time period and 3-5 supporting key results. Training and consultation (see page 4) can be provided to help develop OKRs.
Presentations to the HMA Leadership Team HMA workgroups and stakeholders will be able to update the community at one of the HMA Full Council meetings with a presentation of progress from the past 12 months.
Healthy Monadnock Alliance Annual Reporting HMA workgroups and stakeholders will be highlighted in the Healthy Monadnock Alliance Annual Report. Each year, Workgroup chairs and Stakeholder lead contacts need to provide a one-page highlight summary of their progress over the past year, current workgroup members, and the organizations (see page 5).
Data Collection and Evaluation HMA workgroups and stakeholders have the opportunity to consult a population health epidemiologist (see page 4) to collect and evaluate relevant data to determine if they have met their objective or if new supporting key results need to be developed.
High-Impact Towns When setting their objectives, HMA workgroups and stakeholders are expected to prioritize High-Impact Towns identified in the Community Well-being Impact Guide.
Branding and Design HMA’s workgroup’s and stakeholder’s marketing materials are created by a population health content manager, ensuring that they comply with grant regulations and align with our brand identity. Materials created and provided cannot be altered or repurposed.
Implementation Funding Funding should never restrict a workgroup’s or stakeholders’ ability to create change. We can help identify potential funding opportunities to implement community initiatives or support outreach and sustainability.
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HMA Annual Report Timeline To further streamline the Annual Report reporting process, we have developed a year-long timeline of events to keep each HMA workgroup, stakeholder, and Advisory Council member on track. This comprehensive timeline not only outlines key deadlines but also highlights critical touchpoints for collaboration and feedback, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the reporting cycle.
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Assignee
Action Item 2026
9/14 - 9/18
Leadership Team
Send a survey to the HMA Advisory Council and CPH supporting staff to solicit feedback on ideas for the 2027 HMA annual report.
10/9/2026
Leadership Team
Share the results of the survey at the October HMA Advisory Council meeting.
By 10/31
OKR Owners
Complete the 1st-quarter (July-September) update via the online form.
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By 1/31
OKR Owners
Complete the 2nd-quarter (October-December) update via the online form.
By 4/30
OKR Owners
Complete the 3rd-quarter (January-March) update via the online form.
By 5/31
Leadership Team
Pre-planning session with Content Manager, HMA Leadership Team, and the Senior Director at The Center for Population Health. Provide Population Health Content Manager: · List of workgroup or stakeholder members and affiliated organizations active for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 · Quote from Chair or Lead Contact · Data on each Key Result’s progress
7/5 - 7/9
OKR Owners
7/5-7/9
Content Manager & CPH Admin
Proof annual report
8/6/2026
Content Manager
Send the annual report to the Advisory Council for review.
8/13/2026
Advisory Council
Approve the annual report.
8/17/2026
Content Manager
Send the finalized annual report for printing.
9/10/2026
Content Manager
Distribute the annual report at the HMA All Member meeting.
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HMA Principal Supporter Resources Being a change agent is hard work! Thankfully, you don't have to go it alone. As the principal supporter of the Alliance, Cheshire Medical Center’s Center for Population Health has been supporting your work for over a decade and has allocated staff and community resources to help every step of the way.
Goal Development, Engagement Strategies, and Funding
TAMMY DWYER Director of Community Engagement &
ENGINEER OF LIGHTBULB MOMENTS
Workgroups and stakeholders will have the opportunity to contact Tammy for consultation services to: Set meaningful objectives and key results (OKRs). Establish engagement strategies and tactics to mobilize and inform target audiences. Connect to potential funding opportunities to support and implement projects and initiatives.
Data and Evaluation Workgroups and stakeholders will have the opportunity to contact Maggie for consultation services to: Use data to assess needs, develop strategies, and evaluate impact. Connect existing data resources to support decision-making and goal-setting. Provide subject matter expert review on data collection tools (surveys, interview guides, etc.) and analysis strategies.
MAGDALYNN GRAUL, MPH Population Health Epidemiologist &
Data Cheerleader
Content Creation and Design
MEGGS WELNAK Population Health Content Manager &
Creativity Synthesizer
Workgroups and stakeholders will have the opportunity to contact Meggs for support with: Content Creation, such as workgroup branding guidelines, social media campaigns, and program development. Design Support, such as print ads, flyers, infographics, banners, logos, etc.
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How We Talk About HMA How we talk about the Alliance, internally and externally, is important for brand recognition, engagement, and clarity of mission. One expectation of each HMA workgroup and stakeholder is to communicate a clear message to our community about who we are and the work we do. Below are several talking points to use when referring to the Healthy Monadnock Alliance. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Meggs Welnak at mwelnak@cheshire-med.com
Healthy Monadnock Alliance: The Healthy Monadnock Alliance is a regional partnership of community leaders representing municipalities, schools, businesses, nonprofits, coalitions, faith, and civic groups who have joined together around a common purpose. As an Alliance, we are dedicated to creating a compassionate community where health equity and emerging community needs are at the forefront of our work. Join us in creating a movement as we work together to achieve better health and well-being for all. The Healthy Monadnock Alliance is a regional partnership of community leaders joining together to create a movement dedicated to achieving better health and well-being for all. The Healthy Monadnock Alliance serves as the public health network for the Greater Monadnock region.
The Greater Monadnock Public Health Network: The Healthy Monadnock Alliance serves as the Monadnock region's public health network. They are guided in their mission by the HMA Leadership Team, with direct input from the community through our Community Health Needs Assessment.
Cheshire Medical Center: Cheshire Medical Center is the principal supporter of the Healthy Monadnock Alliance. As the principal supporter, Cheshire Medical Center’s Center for Population Health devotes substantial staff time and resources to HMA workgroups and stakeholders, provides grant opportunities to HMA member organizations, and provides numerous no-cost community benefits across the region to support HMA initiatives and programs.
HMA Workgroups and Stakeholders: (Name of workgroup/stakeholder) is a proud member of the Healthy Monadnock Alliance, working to (goal). e.g., working to create a more trauma-informed community|working to create food equity across the region| working to reduce youth substance use in area schools. (Name of workgroup/stakeholder) proudly advancing (name of priority area) in the region as a member of the Healthy Monadnock Alliance. e.g., Monadnock Outdoors, proudly advancing Active Living in the region as a member of the Healthy Monadnock Alliance.
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Glossary of Terms Community Benefits
As a non-profit hospital, Cheshire Medical Center provides ongoing community benefits that positively impact the health and well-being of all community members, extending beyond Cheshire patients, as a commitment to its mission and dedication to service.
Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)
Sets the strategic direction for The Healthy Monadnock Alliance by using data to drive regional population health decision-making.
Community Health Needs Assessment
Is a legally required assessment that is completed every three years to evaluate and prioritize health needs in the Monadnock region to inform Cheshire Medical Center’s community benefit direction to improve population health beyond the traditional healthcare setting of a provider’s visit.
Equity Lens
Equity is a commitment to providing community members with what they need to thrive. This is different than providing the same opportunities and access to all. Equity holds us accountable for doing the right thing, even if it is the hard thing, to make sure all community members have what they need to thrive. We use our equity lens to drive decision-making on identifying those who still need to thrive and working with them to co-design and test improvement ideas.
Healthy Monadnock Alliance Advisory Council
The Healthy Monadnock Alliance Advisory Council is a group of community-minded individuals committed to improving community health and wellness. The members of the Council represent multiple sectors of the region and are responsible for establishing the Alliance's vision and carrying out its mission.
OKRs: Objectives and Key Results Goal Setting
OKRs are a critical thinking framework that optimizes the bridge between strategy and execution. OKRs are a simple yet effective goal framework that sets a clear direction, aligns efforts, and can be a shortcut for communication and onboarding new members. It increases the value of experience when members are together, providing greater impact with less effort.
Social Drivers of Health
Social Drivers of Health, or health-related social needs, are a combination of factors that can impact health and wellbeing beyond what was traditionally considered. Examples of these factors include educational attainment, job status, family social support, income, community safety, and physical built environment. Many of these and other factors impacting health and well-being can be linked to one’s zip code. These known drivers are ever-expanding to include critical factors such as stress, loneliness, and discrimination. By using data connected to these drivers, we can make more informed and impactful population health decisions.
Trauma Aware
Trauma is an emotional wound that can lead to lasting negative effects if not properly addressed. Our bodies respond in various ways to both external stimuli and our internal thoughts, which directly impacts our ability to thrive. Taking steps to address the effects of trauma is essential for supporting someone’s health and well-being. This focus on healing is central to our work, as it enables us to promote healthy behaviors from a more inclusive perspective.
Upstream Approach
The upstream approach considers the social, economic, and environmental origins of health problems at the population level. Upstream factors are defined as established conditions related to economic, social, and physical environments that occur outside the health care system. They contribute indirectly to the health outcomes for groups of individuals through multiple causal pathways.
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The Healthy Monadnock Alliance is a regional partnership of community leaders representing municipalities, schools, businesses, nonprofits, coalitions, faith, and civic groups who have joined together around a common purpose. As an Alliance, we are dedicated to creating a compassionate community where health equity and emerging community needs are at the forefront of our work. We are guided in our mission by the Healthy Monadnock Alliance Advisory Council, with direct input from the community through our Community Health Needs Assessment and the unwavering support of Cheshire Medical Center. Our work is informed by an understanding that trauma, education, income, and other factors pose challenges to an individual’s ability to thrive—and we are working hard to address these disparities head-on. Join us in creating a movement as we work together to achieve
better health and well-being for all.
Learn more at HealthyMonadnockAlliance.Org