In 2025, the NYC Health Department made notable strides in improving the health and well-being of New Yorkers, including increased life expectancy, sharp declines in overdose deaths, and expanded support for mothers and families. You can read about many of these noteworthy public health achievements on the Health Department’s website. As the dedicated nonprofit partner…
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NYC Treats Tobacco, based at New York University, and NYC REACH, a partnership of FPHNYC and the NYC Health Department, provide tailored support to health care providers to implement evidence-based practices to treat tobacco use.
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On December 3, at the New York Law School, supporters, friends, public health leaders, and the philanthropic community attended FPHNYC’s event to discuss the future of public health in NYC and honor Sara Gardner’s legacy.
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November 20, 2025 — New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Acting Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse today celebrated the two-year anniversary of the launch of the administration’s ambitious HealthyNYC Plan, and announced that New Yorkers’ provisional 2024 life expectancy rose to 83.2 years, exceeding the 2030 goal…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Programs benefitting from more than $ 5 million in grants awarded to FPHNYC in the last few months
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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…
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