Why PIH-US Cares About the Build Back Better Act, And Why You Should Too

Posted on Dec 13, 2021

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While the Senate debates the terms and details of the Build Back Better Act, it’s worth remembering that taken as a whole, many of the legislation’s provisions would transform public health, maternal health, and long-term care for millions of people across the nation.

PIH’s Statement on the COVID-19 Omicron Variant

Posted on Dec 3, 2021

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The discovery of the new COVID-19 variant omicron confirms PIH's stance that the only way to end the global pandemic is by ensuring equitable access to vaccines, treatments, and diagnostics to everyone in every country.

‘The Hope That I Saw Was Overpowering’: Haitian Diaspora Share Reflections, Advice with PIH Community

Posted on Nov 24, 2021

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Panelists discuss their shared fight of pushing for justice for Haitians around the world.

COVID-19 Vaccines Must Be Free, Mass-Produced Globally

Posted on Nov 23, 2021

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Billions of people worldwide haven't received a single dose.

Working In Global Health: Justin Mendoza

Posted on Oct 14, 2021

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PIHer reflects on career in advocacy, social justice

Why Massachusetts Needs American Rescue Plan Funds to Fix Local Public Health Systems

Posted on Aug 6, 2021

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In this Q&A, a PIH expert shares why local health officials and advocates would like Massachusetts to direct federal funding toward strengthening local public health departments across the state and how this work fits into PIH's larger vision for health equity.

What PIHers are Reading, Watching, and Listening to in Honor of APAHM

Posted on May 17, 2021

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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 experiences of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Their recommendations, below, highlight works that provide inspiration, historical context, and insight into the Asian American experience.

‘You Have to Say Something:’ Paul Park Discusses Generational Shift in Struggle Against Racism, Violence

Posted on May 14, 2021

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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

Need to Know: Details on Biden's New Public Health Workforce Plan

Posted on May 14, 2021

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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 workforces while we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic and the underlying inequities in the U.S. health system.

One Year Into Pandemic, Honoring the Strain, and Triumph, of Nurses

Posted on May 5, 2021

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In honor of National Nurses Week, PIH leaders and nursing professionals discuss how nurses have been key to COVID-19 response, learned and grown through the pandemic, and shown a path forward beyond this moment of crisis.