Javonne spent his high school years as a champion for public health issues affecting youth. We reached out to Jayvonne and asked him to share his experience as a youth advocate and student leader.
Women of Color Face Reproductive Health Risks due to Catholic Hospital Rules and Religious Exemption Laws
A new report that was released today by Columbia Law School Public Rights/Private Conscience Project (PRPCP) in partnership with Public Health Solutions reveals that in many states, women of color are far more likely than white women to give birth at Catholic hospitals, putting them at greater risk of having their health needs determined by the religious beliefs of bishops rather than the medical judgment of doctors.
New Report Reveals Pregnant Women of Color More Likely to Receive Religiously Restricted Reproductive Health Care in Many US States
Women of color are more likely to access Catholic hospitals, which prohibit doctors from providing contraceptives, sterilization, some treatments for ectopic pregnancy, abortion, and fertility services regardless of their patients’ wishes.
Public Health Solutions’ Review of 2017 Tobacco Control Victories
This year is expected to be a banner year for the smoke-free movement. Much of that is a result of the significant policy changes and incredible tobacco-control strides we made last year. Our 2017 “Year-in-Review” shows how far we’ve come since the NYC Smoke-Free Air Act of 2002.
TOUCH | Serving Those Living with HIV
About 30 miles north of New York City, on a quiet suburban stretch of Route 9W in the town of Congers, New York is the home of Together Our Unity Can Heal (TOUCH), a community-based organization with a mission to provide compassionate services to family, friends, and neighbors living with HIV and other chronic illnesses.
Public Health Solutions Commemorates World HIV AIDS Day
Public Health Solutions plays a critical role in preventing the spread of HIV and assuring that those living with HIV/AIDS are connected to high-quality care in their communities
How to be Part of the Solution for Vulnerable New Yorkers
All families deserve good health. Here is a glimpse of the impact your support has on families in New York City.
Public Health Solutions Study Challenges Porn Industry’s Major Reason For Not Using Condoms in Films
Public Health Solutions (PHS), the largest public health nonprofit in New York City, announced research findings that show men and women are willing to view safer sex messages in online sexually explicit media.
President and CEO Lisa David Serves As Guest Panelist on Affordable Care Act Business Forum
On the morning of Friday, November 17, Queens College hosted a Business Forum Breakfast entitled “After the ACA, What?” Public Health Solutions President and CEO, Lisa David was honored to serve as a guest panelist at this forum.
Eileen: Caregiver in Need
Everyone benefits from having health insurance. Eileen would not just benefit from health insurance, she was in desperate need of it.