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…
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…
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…
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…
As the President and CEO of Public Health Solutions, I am heartened by Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent signature of two pivotal laws aimed at addressing the maternal mortality crisis and bolstering support for pregnant individuals in New York State. The first law, S.3610/A.5576, mandates that maternity facilities provide prospective patients with comprehensive information, including their…
We are excited to share that Public Health Solution’s WholeYouNYC, has been awarded the Social Care Network (SCN) infrastructure grant, serving Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. This remarkable achievement acknowledges the hard work and dedication of our diverse community partners, and we are excited to embark on this journey to improve health equity across the city. …
Two years ago, the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, ending nearly five decades of federal protection for abortion rights. This shift has altered reproductive rights in the United States, with dangerous implications for healthcare professionals and patients alike. The Dobbs decision has had a snowball effect. Since the ruling, 21 states…
Last week, the Supreme Court agreed to review a lower court ruling from earlier this year that challenged FDA approval of the drug Mifepristone, one of two essential medications used for medication abortion. Without taking this action, restrictions on the drug could be going into effect. However, should the Supreme Court hear the case and…
“Public Health Solutions applauds the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Opill, the nation’s first nonprescription oral contraceptive, as a groundbreaking expansion for women’s health in our country. This is a major milestone in the fight to ensure everyone, including the BIPOC and low-income communities that PHS serves, has equal access to quality sexual…
On Friday, April 7th, US District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk issued a ruling to reverse the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, one of two vital medications used for medical abortion, which has been safely used by millions of people since it was first approved 23 years ago. Make no mistake – this unprecedented decision is a threat…