News and Stories
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Eric Nam, Tracy Chou, PIH Experts Discuss Racism And Mental Health
Eric Nam and Tracy Chou joined PIH experts Dr. Ksakrad Kelly and Dr. Mary Yang for a conversation about racism and mental health, in light of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Mental Health...
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PIH Finds Transgender Women In Peru Face Regular Discrimination, Violence
In Peru, PIH surveyed hundreds of transgender women in Lima, in partnership with Féminas Peru, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve access to health services and quality of care.
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Working In Global Health: Megan Striplin
Megan Striplin, lab program associate with PIH, reflects on why she changed career paths, what’s been the most meaningful part of her work at PIH, and why diversity matters—in global health and beyond...
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What PIHers are Reading, Watching, and Listening to in Honor of APAHM
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...
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‘As Much As We Can, As Fast As We Can:’ PIH Teams Racing to Boost Oxygen Supplies Amid Global Shortages
Lockdowns, national export bans, global surges in demand, shipping woes and flight delays are just some of the challenges PIH teams have faced over the past year, to provide lifesaving support to...
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‘You Have to Say Something:’ Paul Park Discusses Generational Shift in Struggle Against Racism, Violence
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
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Need to Know: Details on Biden's New Public Health Workforce Plan
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...
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Working In Global Health: Sita Chandra
Sita Chandra, clinical operations associate with PIH, reflects on her lifelong passion for global health, decolonizing the sector and more
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Answering the Call: Nurse Offers Compassionate Counseling at Clinic for Teens
Led by nurse Phebian Sondufu-Sowa, Koidu Government Hospital’s adolescent and youth-friendly services clinic provides care far beyond medical.
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New Executive Director in Sierra Leone’s Mantra: “We Need to Care for People”
In August 2014, Dr. Mohamed Bailor Barrie got a phone call from Partners In Health Co-founder Dr. Paul Farmer—and immediately began dancing. “Paul called me and said PIH made a commitment to come...