Why Massachusetts Needs American Rescue Plan Funds to Fix Local Public Health Systems

Posted on Aug 6, 2021

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In this Q&A, a PIH expert shares why local health officials and advocates would like Massachusetts to direct federal funding toward strengthening local public health departments across the state and how this work fits into PIH's larger vision for health equity.

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

Posted on May 17, 2021

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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.

‘You Have to Say Something:’ Paul Park Discusses Generational Shift in Struggle Against Racism, Violence

Posted on May 14, 2021

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PIH's director of implementation for NCDs reflects on Asian American history and identity, and how speaking out is vital for a more equitable future

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

Posted on May 14, 2021

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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.

One Year Into Pandemic, Honoring the Strain, and Triumph, of Nurses

Posted on May 5, 2021

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In honor of National Nurses Week, PIH leaders and nursing professionals discuss how nurses have been key to COVID-19 response, learned and grown through the pandemic, and shown a path forward beyond this moment of crisis.

Petition: U.S. Must Support Patent Waiver for COVID-19 Vaccines

Posted on May 4, 2021

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During the WTO meeting on May 5, Pres. Joseph R. Biden must support the TRIPS waiver to release patent protections that prevent the global mass production of COVID-19 vaccines.

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

Posted on Apr 29, 2021

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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

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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.

Climate Change Is A Global Health Emergency

Posted on Apr 20, 2021

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As PIH has seen firsthand in its work around the world, climate change isn't just a threat to our environment—it's a threat to our health.

PIH Stands in Solidarity with Asian American and Pacific Islander Community

Posted on Mar 25, 2021

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We remain hopeful that, through collective advocacy and action in support of and alongside the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, we can build a stronger, more just, and equitable society.