Our Work - Fund for Public Health in New York, Inc.

The Fund for Public Health NYC is the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s longtime and trusted partner for helping launch public health initiatives. We are building new and expanding existing cross-sector partnerships to support the priorities of HealthyNYC and create a city where everyone can live their healthiest and longest life.

Our Impact

Since our founding in 2002, we’ve secured more than $550 million to support over 440 projects that impact the lives of New Yorkers. These new and creative projects have a profound impact on the health and wellbeing of over 8.5 million New York City residents.

Fighting Epidemics

Epidemics spread rapidly and impact many lives. Epidemics can be widespread communicable diseases, such as COVID-19, or widespread chronic conditions or behaviors, such as as diabetes or opioid use. FPHNYC continues to fight the spread of existing and new epidemics through its innovative model.

Healthy Mothers & Babies

Bringing a new life into the world should be a joyful experience, but for many across NYC, pregnancy and childbirth can be fraught with dangerous health challenges. FPHNYC partners with the Health Department to address maternal health disparities and inequality, ensuring happier healthier lives for new families.

Mental Health & Problem Substance Use

Responding to NYC’s mental health and overdose crises, FPHNYC is developing and quickly scale responses including new programs and community collaborations focused on prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery.