CHA Raises More Than $770K at Art of Healing Gala
CHA honors the Davis family for its philanthropic contributions
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), an academic community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville and Boston's metro-north region, honored the Davis family with its annual Art of Healing Award on June 18 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge. For decades, the Davis family has invested in communities and social sector organizations that expand access to education, build skills, nurture talent, and address critical needs for housing, equitable health care, and other support services.
The Davis family’s grantmaking is focused on a deep concern for issues of equity and opening pathways to opportunity, especially for underserved children and youth whose talents and potential often go unrealized.
"We are proud to honor the Davis family for their commitment to equity and improving the quality of life for underserved communities," said Cambridge Health Alliance CEO Assaad Sayah, MD. "Their investment in addressing root causes and preventing poor health in our communities reflects CHA’s dedication to reducing disparities and improving health equity for all."
The Art of Healing Award was presented during CHA's signature fundraising event, which raised more than $770,000 to support the health system’s vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. Proceeds from the evening will directly support expanding CHA’s robust health care system, which provides outstanding health care services to patients, but also invests in the future through capital improvements, workforce development and meeting the clinical needs of CHA’s patient population through innovation.
This year’s event highlighted CHA's commitment to access and excellence. CHA cares for 150,000 patients while expanding its reach through a new location at CHA One Cabot Care Center and two Community Behavioral Health Centers, and actively investing in innovative technology to best serve its patient population.
The Art of Healing Award celebrates visionary people who transcend boundaries, embrace humanity and inspire the healing of body and spirit. Past honorees include Marylou Sudders, former Mass. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Noubar Afeyan, founder and CEO of Flagship Pioneering, John Rosenthal, founder of Stop Handgun Violence, former Mass. Governor Michael and Mrs. Kitty Dukakis, and Donald Berwick, MD, former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.