In celebration of National Racial Healing Day, CHCM CEO Riisa Rawlins reflected on the importance of the holiday and our mission to eliminate health disparities across the state. Please read her reflection below, or click the button to download a copy! From Surviving to Thriving Imagine a Missouri where every child celebrates their first birthday,…
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On Nov. 21, the Community Health Commission of Missouri, in partnership with the UMSL Political Science Academy hosted a town hall to discuss men’s health equity and ways to better engage our men in health advocacy for themselves and their community. In the United States, men’s life expectancy has increased over time to 76.4 years…
Read MoreToday marks a milestone for the Community Health Commission of Missouri as we celebrate Riisa Rawlins’ one-year anniversary as CEO. In her latest letter, Riisa shares an inspiring reflection on the progress our team has made under her leadership, especially around our mission of health equity. Over the past year, we’ve achieved significant strides in…
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The Community Health Commission of Missouri is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Danielle Binion as its new Chief Strategy Officer. In this pivotal role, Dr. Binion will lead strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing health equity and improving community health outcomes across the state. Dr. Binion joins the Community Health Commission with extensive experience…
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Everyone deserves to have their voice heard this election. This post provides a brief overview of your voting rights, and what you can expect to see on the ballot. Make sure you are registered to vote and view a sample ballot here! Know Your Voting Rights It is illegal for someone to intimidate or harass…
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Fund Information The Community Health Commission of Missouri (CHCM), in partnership with Deaconess Foundation, will award $350,000 to support services for seniors in the region through their Seniors Community Revitalization & Development Fund (Seniors Community Fund). The Seniors Community Fund aims to improve the public health system infrastructure to better serve residents 55 years of…
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The passage of Amendment 7, a ballot measure appearing on the November 5 election ballot, would eliminate ranked choice voting, except for St. Louis. St. Louis currently uses approval voting for their local elections. The Community Health Commission of Missouri opposes the passage of Amendment 7 because ranked choice voting has been shown to decrease…
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A critical health-focused ballot measure on the November 5 election ballot is Amendment 3, or the “Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative.” The amendment would establish the constitutional right to an abortion. Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022, nearly all abortions became illegal in Missouri, with few exceptions for the health of…
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Proposition A (Prop A), a key ballot measure on the November 5 Missouri election ballot, focuses on raising the minimum wage and increasing the amount of sick time accrued by employees. The minimum wage will increase from $12.30 to $13.75 an hour starting 1/1/2025. It will increase to $15 an hour effective 1/1/2026. The Community…
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St. Louis, MO. (August 7, 2024) – The St. Louis Regional Health Commission (RHC) is excited to announce its rebranding as the Community Health Commission of Missouri (CHCM). Effective immediately, this new name reflects a broader commitment to promoting health equity throughout the state of Missouri and beyond after merging with Alive & Well Communities…
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The St. Louis Regional Health Commission (RHC) Board of Commissioners unanimously voted on May 22, 2024, that effective immediately Riisa Rawlins has been named as the permanent Chief Executive Officer. Rawlins was selected after serving as Interim CEO of the organization beginning November 1, 2023. The vote confirming Rawlins’ leadership position comes three months after…
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