This will be an in person presentation in our Keys Community Room by Debra Bingham of Milton and Nicole Huberfeld of Boston University about the book by Debra's son and Nicole's former colleague called:"Ripples of Hope in the Mississippi Delta" written by David K. Jones of Milton, who was an Associate Professor of Health Law, Policy and Management at Boston University School of Public Health.  He was also the author of "Exchange Politics: Opposing Obamacare in Battleground States."

Professor Jones was tragically killed in September 2021 in a preventable accident that occurred due to lack of investment in public infrastructure.  His death underscores the main point of his book: people suffer, even die, when society does not uphold its values to protect each other.  

The Mississippi Delta consistently ranks as having some of the worst health outcomes in the United States.  Even with this stark reality, researcher David K. Jones (1981-2021) found "ripples of hope."  For four years, Jones turned to residents and local leaders to learn firsthand the intricate connections between race, place, and health in the region.  Using an innovative mix of photovoice, policy and social science research, Jones weaves their insights with data analysis to show how local, state, and national policies and structures, whether or not intentional, constrain or expand daily choices that affect health.  He describes how a community-led, goal-oriented approach to creating health equity policies is needed not only in the Mississippi Delta, but throughout the United States, and that everyone benefits when we ensure that all people can pursue a healthy, fulfilling life.  

Debra Bingham is the founder and CEO of the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement, LLC and is the mother of Professor Jones.  She, along with co-editors Nicole Huberfeld and Sarah Gordon, has been carrying on her son's work on this topic on behalf of David's beloved wife Sarah Sacuto and his three children who also live in Milton.  The family is honoring David's wishes to donate 100% of the proceeds they obtain from the sale of his book to local individuals and organizations working to improve health in the Mississippi Delta. You can learn more about the book at: www.HealthEquityPolicy.com

No advance registration is required to attend this program.   It is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to all.

Questions?  Call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964 or Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org  

Please join us,