New York, NY – [November 24, 2025] Public Health Solutions (PHS)’ Board of Directors is proud to announce that it has selected Cassaundra Howell to serve as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026…
Women’s Health, Rights, and the Power of Collective Action
Surrounded by so many remarkable women at NYC CHIEF, and joined by Dr. Chelsea Clinton, I reflected on decades of work in women’s health and the ongoing fight for equity. The salon was not only a discussion of the state of women’s health but also a moment to honor the leadership and dedication that have…
PHS President & CEO Lisa David Honored with NNPHI Lifetime Achievement Award
Public Health Solutions (PHS) is proud to announce that our President and CEO, Lisa David, has received the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI). This national honor recognizes Lisa’s unwavering commitment to placing people at the center of care and advancing health equity across communities. The NNPHI Lifetime…
New Yorkers Are More Afraid of Losing Health Insurance Than Facing Another Pandemic, According to New Survey
As Federal Medicaid Cuts Loom, More than Two Thirds of Lower-Income New Yorkers Report They Won’t Be Able to Maintain Their Health Without Insurance NEW YORK – 6/25/25 – As Congress considers sweeping cuts to Medicaid, a new survey from Public Health Solutions (PHS), the largest public health nonprofit serving New York City, reveals deep…
Trump Is Gutting Healthcare—But Women’s Health Was Already Disastrously Underfunded
Written by Lisa David, President and CEO of Public Health Solutions Originally published in Ms. Magazine The turmoil resulting from the Trump administration threatens to make healthcare even more inaccessible and unaffordable for tens of millions of Americans … but it especially threatens women’s healthcare. For the past few decades, women’s healthcare has been under…
Diaper Bankers United to Push for New York State Funding
By Camille Tinder Since opening in 2021, the Queens Diaper Bank has distributed more than 1 million diapers to families in need. This milestone reflects the positive impact we’ve had on children and families in our community, but we still know that this vital public health intervention needs to be available to more children. Despite…
Remembering Cecile Richards
Together with our many partners and friends, we mourn the loss of Cecile Richards, who passed away on January 20, 2025 from glioblastoma. For Cecile, political activism was a family pastime and as the daughter of Ann Richards, former governor of Texas, she spent her childhood working elections. Cecile was a champion who fought for…
Public Health Solutions Announces Closure of Brooklyn Sexual and Reproductive Health Centers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ivy Fairchild Chief Development & Marketing Officer Public Health Solutions 646-619-6407 ifairchild@healthsolutions.org Public Health Solutions Announces Closure of Brooklyn Sexual and Reproductive Health Centers Brooklyn, NY – [January 7, 2024] – Public Health Solutions (PHS), a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing health equity and addressing health disparities in New York City, today announced the planned closure of…
From Overwhelmed to Overjoyed: A Family’s Journey Thanks to You
As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible difference you’ve made by supporting Public Health Solutions. It’s because of you that we’ve been able to serve thousands of New Yorkers who turned to us for help. With the holidays fast approaching, I want to share a story that captures…
Empower A Mother, Nourish A Child: Amen’s Story
Dear Friend, My name is Amen Ayanru. I’m an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in nutrition. For over a decade, I’ve been dedicated to the field of lactation, and today, I have the privilege of running Public Health Solutions’ Breastfeeding Warmline. Every day, I witness the incredible difference that compassionate…