Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 18, 2023 Cambridge Health Alliance names Dr. Tara Singh Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology C ambridge Health Alliance (CHA), an academic community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville and Boston’s metro-north region, has named Tara Singh, MD, as its chief of obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Singh has served in an interim capacity since January 2023. Since joining CHA in 2009, she has been an important clinical and academic fi gure; she has played a key role in medical education, serving as associate director of the Harvard Medical School-Cambridge Integrated Clerkship as well as the site clerkship director for OB/GYN, Lawrence A. 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Recognized for her contributions to workplace culture and the learning environment, Dr. Singh champions interprofessional teamwork and collaboration. In 2018 she began a novel PA training program – the fi rst known model of longitudinal integrated PA training – and has expanded this program to include interprofessional learning for PA and medical students. Dr. Singh graduated from medical school at Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada, before completing her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of British Columbia. As she completes her master’s degree in health care delivery BUDGET | FROM PAGE 2 Free Community College • $50M will support free community college across all campuses by fall 2024. ○ $20M for the MassReconnect program, as a fi rst step toward free community college in the Commonwealth for those aged 25 and older ○ $18M for a free community college pilot program for nursing students to support an in-demand workforce area S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. 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She will work to improve access and ensure maternal health equity and care for all while fostering deeper ties with other programs and services across CHA. “Tara is poised to lead and grow our OB/GYN service,” said and build toward universal free community college in fall 2024 ○ $12M for free community college implementation supports to collect necessary data, develop best practices and build capacity for free community college in fall 2024 Chapter 70 education funding • For K-12 education, the FY24 budget meets the Legislature’s commitment to the Student Opportunity Act (SOA) by investing $6.59 billion in Chapter 70 funding, an increase of $604M over FY 2023 as well as doubling minimum Chapter 70 aid from $30 to $60 per pupil. This will increase Everett’s, Chelsea’s, Cambridge’s and Charlestown’s school funding by millions of dollars this fi scal year. Special Education circuit breaker • This budget invests $504.5M for the Special Education (SPED) circuit breaker. This is an increase of over $30M from FY23 levels. This critical program supports school districts with SPED costs and ensures we can invest the necessary funding so students of all abilities can get the best out of our school system. Charter school reimbursement • $232.6M allotted for fi scal year 2024 reimbursements to certain cities, towns and regional school districts for charter school tuition and the per-puChief Medical Offi cer Jeff rey Hoff man, MD, FACS. “I am confi dent she will guide the department with incredible compassion, expertise, and vision.” CHA is committed to providing high-quality care in Cambridge, Somerville and Boston’s metro-north communities. CHA has expertise in primary care, specialty care and mental health/substance use services, as well as caring for diverse and complex populations. It includes two hospital campuses, a network of primary care and specialty practices and the Cambridge Public Health Department. CHA is affi liated with Beth Israel Lahey Health, is a Harvard Medical School teaching affi liate and is also affi liated with Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Tufts University School of Medicine. pil capital facilities component included in the charter school tuition amount for Commonwealth charter schools. In-state tuition for students regardless of immigration status • The FY24 budget also provides access to in-state tuition for students without a documented immigration status. All students who have attended a Massachusetts high school for at least three years and graduated or obtained a GED in the state will qualify for in-state tuition rates at Massachusetts public colleges or universities, regardless of immigration status. Tuition equity will help accomplish the Commonwealth’s goals of growing the middle class, building the state’s workforce and supporting the economy. Early Education & Care • $1.5 billion investment in early education & care – the largest-ever annual appropriation for early education & care in Massachusetts history. • $85M in rate increases for subsidized childcare providers across the Commonwealth: • $20M for rate increases for all providers (center and family) – new line item • $35M for center-based providers for FY23 ($25M allowed for unspent FY23 subsidy funds and $15M grants for providers’ BUDGET | SEE PAGE 7
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