Statement on Draft Ruling of Roe v. Wade

After decades of an aggressive assault on the right to choose by the anti-abortion movement, a leaked draft of a not-yet-final Supreme Court opinion indicates the end of Roe v. Wade is imminent. As staunch defenders of reproductive rights, we are deeply disappointed and disgusted by the Supreme Court majority’s willingness to undo the precedents…

PHS Returns to Critical Title X Program

Public Health Solutions (PHS) is thrilled to receive an award under the U.S. Office of Population Affair (OPA)’s “Funding to Address Dire Need for Title X Family Planning Services” grant that will support PHS’ long-awaited return to the national Title X program. Since 2019, New York has been one of the four states without a…

Statement on Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2022 State of the State Address

Governor Kathy Hochul put public health at the forefront of her State of the State address and in her priorities for 2022. It is clear that the governor and her administration understand that significant investment in public health – from critical investment in public health infrastructure, increased health care affordability to supporting the health care…

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A New Year Message From Public Health Solutions President & CEO

On behalf of the staff and management of Public Health Solutions, Happy New Year!  I hope everyone enjoyed some time off with loved ones and celebrated the start of 2023 in good spirits, energized and refreshed. Helping New Yorkers live their fullest and healthiest lives is at the heart of what we do. We have…

Statement from Dr. April Lockley, Medical Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health Centers at Public Health Solutions, on Texas’ Abortion Restriction Law

The news out of Texas and the Supreme Court in recent days has been nothing short of infuriating. The Senate Bill (SB) 8 law in Texas – which bans abortion after the sixth week of pregnancy and incentivizes private citizens to sue anyone involved in the termination of a pregnancy – shamelessly violates the health and personal autonomy of people across the state. I’m…

COVID-19 Response: Message from Lisa David, President and CEO

Public Health Solutions (PHS) is quickly pivoting in how we work and stepping up our services to meet the growing health needs of vulnerable families in New York City, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to learn about our COVID-19 Response Fund. We know the city’s under resourced communities depend on us for food and nutrition, health insurance, maternal and child health,…

Federal Appeals Court Allows Title X Restriction To Go Into Effect

Statement from PHS’ CEO & President, Lisa David: The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on February 24, 2020 to stay, or set aside, the preliminary injunctions calling to block the Trump administration’s enforcement of its gag rule on Title X funding. This means the federal government will continue its unnecessary and unethical policy…

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 —…