We are excited to announce the outcomes from an innovative pilot project to improve food security in the Bronx. Access to healthy food and nutrition is one of the key social determinants of health.
Federal Judge Overturns Trump Administration’s ‘Health Care Refusal’ Rule
In June, Public Health Solutions joined reproductive health and legal advocates in filing a lawsuit challenging a Trump Administration rule that would allow health care workers to deny patients information and treatment on the basis of their religious and moral beliefs. Together with the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association, and the American Civil…
Public Health Solutions Opposes The Final Public Charge Rule
On Monday, August 12, the Department of Homeland Security finalized the “public charge” rule that would redefine the meaning of the term “public charge” by enabling the administration to reject immigrant visas (green card) or temporary visas for those who have accessed or are deemed likely to rely on certain forms of public assistance —…
Health Briefs | Perceptions of Tobacco-Free Outdoor Air at Workplaces
Public Health Solutions recently released volume 2 of our ongoing Health Brief series, that featured a new report that found that most New Yorkers, including a large number of smokers and e-cigarette users, favor New York City policies that prohibit smoking and vaping outside workplace entrances and on workplace grounds. Key findings from the report…
Stephanie: When Your Support Worker Becomes Your Best Gift
Stephanie was 28 weeks along with her second baby when she noticed that she was bleeding. All her instincts told her something was wrong. Her doctors diagnosed her with a medical condition that put her and her baby’s life at risk. Just days later, she found out she was laid off from her job. A call from Jasminda Rodriquez, a Family Support Specialist with Public Health Solutions’ Healthy Families Bushwick home-visiting program turned out to be a life-saver.
Statement from PHS President & CEO, Lisa M. David Rejecting Title X Funding
After nearly 40 years, Public Health Solutions (PHS) may no longer be able to provide sexual and reproductive health services to thousands of low-income New Yorkers because of the Trump administration’s gag rule on the Title X Family Planning Program. The gag rule interferes in the trusted patient-provider relationship by barring Title X funding recipients…
Women’s Health Nonprofits Team Up to Address Elevated Maternal Death Rate in High-Risk NYC Communities
Media Contact Stacey Harris (Saving Mothers) 917-697-7746 // stacey@harrishealth1.com Genevieve Friedman (Public Health Solutions) 212-784-5709 // gfriedman@groupgordon.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saving Mothers, in Partnership with Public Health Solutions, will apply a Global Health Model to Improve Care for Women in the U.S. NEW YORK, NY – July 9, 2019 – Saving Mothers is partnering with Public Health Solutions’ (PHS) Queens…
Public Health Solutions Hosts 2019 Health Reimagined Gala
On June 18, Public Health Solutions hosted the 2019 Health Reimagined Gala, where we recognized the champions of public health over an evening of dinner, cocktails, and conversation. With over 270 guests in attendance, we honored those who help us improve the future health of New York City’s most vulnerable communities. Thank You to our Sponsors!
Statement from PHS President & CEO, Lisa M. David Opposing New Title X Final Rule
On Friday, the US Department of Health and Human Services posted an unofficial final rule that will restrict access for millions of people to the Title X Family Planning Program, the nation’s only program for affordable birth control and reproductive care. Title X centers see about 4 million patients annually, with an estimated 19 million…
Public Health Solutions Empowers Moms and Celebrates our Small Graduates
Some of our favorite days of the year are watching our Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) families graduate! We celebrated the 48 families who graduated from our NFP programs in Queens and Staten Island.