What PIHers are Reading, Watching, and Listening to in Honor of APAHM

Posted on May 17, 2021

In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), Partners In Health (PIH) staff in the United States shared their favorite books, movies, songs, and podcasts that share the lives and experiences of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Their recommendations, below, highlight works that provide inspiration, historical context, and insight into the Asian American experience.

Need to Know: Details on Biden's New Public Health Workforce Plan

Posted on May 14, 2021

The Biden Administration just announced a $7.4 billion investment in a public health workforce. Partners In Health applauds the decision to invest in our critical public health and community health workforces while we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic and the underlying inequities in the U.S. health system.

Op-Ed: Racial Justice Requires an Equitable COVID-19 Response

Posted on Apr 29, 2021

Racial justice in our response to COVID-19 demands that we acknowledge that current inequalities are based on a racist system.  We must work together with people who suffer racial oppression to materially resource our response.   

Vaccine Eligibility Does Not Guarantee Access 

Posted on Apr 29, 2021

Every  adult  in the United States is now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines -- a critical milestone.  As the nation races against a fourth wave of the virus and increasing spread of variants, vaccinating the entire population is as urgent as ever. But eligibility alone does not guarantee access.  

COVID Pandemic Devastating to Global TB Care, But Could Bring Positive Change

Posted on Mar 24, 2021

COVID-19 has severely disrupted care and services for people with tuberculosis, costing hundreds of thousands of lives—but safety protocols, infrastructure, and testing capacity implemented for the pandemic could have long-term benefits for TB patients around the world, a PIH physician says.
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