“I show up, and I provide whatever support is needed.” NYC Health Commissioner and FPHNYC Board Chair, Dr. Alister Martin, recently joined the final client visit between Masada Mathew, a doula in the By My Side Birth Support Program, and Amoya, a young woman she has been working with since last summer. On a sunny…
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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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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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Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in women in NYC. Moreover, non-Hispanic Black women have the highest mortality rate and face higher rates of late-stage diagnosis and premature mortality when compared to women in other racial/ethnic groups. Addressing these inequities is a priority for the New York City Department of Health and…
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Dr. Michelle Morse, the NYC Health Department’s Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Commissioner, and Assistant Commissioner Dr. Zahira McNatt, recently joined FPHNYC for a webinar discussion on Black Maternal Health in NYC.
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In early March, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan launched a new, comprehensive mental health agenda for New York City.
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Community organizations are crucial partners of the NYC Health Department in boosting COVID-19 vaccine confidence.
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Baby Café®, where trained professionals provide practical breastfeeding support, is an important – and popular – program that is helping to reduce maternal and infant health inequities in New York City.
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Health equity is central to FPHNYC’s work to improve the health of all New Yorkers. On March 15, 2022, Dr. Michelle Morse, the Health Department’s Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Commissioner, joined Sara Gardner, FPHNYC’s Executive Director, for a Public Health Talk “What Comes Next After Recognizing Racism as a Public Health Crisis?“ Dr. Michelle…
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After two years of a global pandemic, it’s hard sometimes to remember that public health is not just about responding to crises. Public Health is also proactive, working to realize visions of improving people’s overall health and well-being — visions that are usually well-grounded and evidence-based. They are visions of what may temporarily be just beyond our grasp but can be possible through collaboration and partnership.
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The following is excerpted from FPHNYC’s 2021 Impact Report. Dear Friends, Progress is rarely a straight path forward, especially during a global pandemic. The roll-out in a record time of highly effective vaccines to protect against the worst effects of COVID-19 is progress worthy of celebration. However, as we continue the fight against COVID-19, the…
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