Boston Gets Multi-Million Dollar Grant to Fight Obesity in Black, Latino Residents

The $4.6 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control will be put towards reducing health inequities in communities of color.

Boston received a multi-million dollar grant to improve overall health and reduce obesity and hypertention among black and Latino residents of Boston.  The $4.6 million grant, funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was only awarded to two cities in the entire country, Boston and Los Angeles. The grant allows participation in the three-year REACH (Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health) program. Mayor Thomas Menino said Boston was one of the first cities to address health disparities among diverse communities, and that he's "determined to stay at the forefront." “I’m so proud of the work we’ve done to build strong partnerships to continue to improve the health and wellness of our city,” said Menino.  “It …

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