Since COVID-19 vaccinations first became available, FPHNYC has been at the forefront of the City of New York’s commitment to ensure fair and equitable access to vaccinations and boost vaccine confidence. Central to this work has been supporting the efforts of the Health Department and community-based organizations to increase the presence of community health workers…
Read MoreCandidates Must Prioritize Public Health
The Fund for Public Health NYC has created a nonpartisan resource brief to help inform candidates running for local office in New York City about the importance of supporting public health. To those seeking office in NYC, the responsibility of protecting the health and safety of our city may soon be in your hands. New York…
Read MoreDriving Public Health Forward: FPHNYC’s Healthy Partnerships Report
It takes collaboration to protect and improve the public health of millions of people. FPHNYC’s new impact report explores how partnerships are helping NYC make progress on public health challenges such as chronic disease and mental health. FPHNYC is the dedicated nonprofit partner of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. We mobilize resources,…
Read MoreImmigrant New Yorkers Overall Healthier Than U.S.-born Counterparts, New York City Health Department Study Finds
On April 17, 2025, the Health Department released The Health of Immigrants in New York City, a new report that sheds light on the essential role immigrants play in shaping a healthier, more vibrant city—while also calling attention to the distinct health challenges many immigrant communities continue to face. Read the Health Department’s press release about this important…
Read MoreNYC Addresses Chronic Disease
The NYC Health Department has released a new strategy to address the root causes of chronic diseases, which are the leading causes of death for New Yorkers. This comprehensive report, part of the HealthyNYC initiative, outlines a plan to reduce health inequities and promote healthier lives for all. Public-private partnerships will be critical in ensuring…
Read MorePublic Health Initiatives Move Ahead Thanks to FPHNYC’s Foundation Partners
Programs benefitting from more than $ 5 million in grants awarded to FPHNYC in the last few months
Read MoreHealthy Steps for People Released from Incarceration
New York City Health Justice Network Continues to Make Progress [Update: January 2025 – FPHNYC been awarded $600,000 from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation on behalf of the NYC Health Department and the New York City Health Justice Network (NYC HJN). The funding will be used by NYC HJN to support and improve the health…
Read MoreAn Open Letter to a Public Health Champion
An open letter to Olympian and public health champion Gabby Thomas ahead of the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon.
Read MoreHelp on the Corner, at the Bus Stop, and in the Park: The Community Support Network
New Yorkers are tough, but daily stress builds over time and may become difficult for people to handle alone. Engaging in meaningful conversations is one way to address the many stressors of daily life, but finding helpful interlocutors is not always easy. Providing communities with friendly and knowledgeable people to talk to has been the…
Read MoreMayor Adams, Fund For Public Health NYC Announce Conference To Improve Black Maternal Health
Participants Will Discuss Ways to Improve Maternal Health to Protect Black Families and Babies in New York City Advances Adams Administration’s Goal in HealthyNYC to Reduce Black Maternal Mortality by 10 Percent by 2030 NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan…
Read MoreEarly Childhood Program Expanding to Serve More Kids in NYC
A successful Early Intervention (EI) initiative for New York City children is receiving additional support from three philanthropic foundations to expand electronic referral and retention efforts for underserved communities.
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