News and Stories
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Juneteenth: What PIHers Are Reading, Watching, & Listening To
As Black communities across the U.S. observe Juneteenth and as non-Black people use the time to educate themselves on the progress still to be made toward racial justice, PIH staff have compiled a list of resources to read, watch, and listen to in honor of this holiday.
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Op-Ed: Valuing nursing is about restoring justice
First-year nurse at Compañeros En Salud reflects on the complex history of nursing in Mexico and why caring—not just curing—must be valued.
June 16, 2021
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Improved Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Plans in Works for Health Facilities Across Haiti
A recent assessment showed that all 15 health care centers and hospitals supported by Zanmi Lasante, PIH's sister organization in Haiti, require major improvements in water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure; renovations will begin this summer.
June 16, 2021
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5 Unique Elements Driving Partners In Health's Work
PIH was founded on a simple, yet radical, idea: Health care is a human right. Find out five reasons PIH's approach is unique within the global health field.
June 8, 2021
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Case Studies: How Connecting People With the Essentials is Crucial to Pandemic Response
Care resource specialists have filled a crucial health care gap by ensuring people have the social, material, and other support they need to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, these specialists are also helping those hardest-hit gain greater access to life-saving vaccines.
June 3, 2021
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Eric Nam, Tracy Chou, PIH Experts Discuss Racism And Mental Health
Eric Nam and Tracy Chou joined PIH experts Dr. Ksakrad Kelly and Dr. Mary Yang for a conversation about racism and mental health, in light of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Mental Health Action Day.
May 25, 2021
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PIH Finds Transgender Women In Peru Face Regular Discrimination, Violence
In Peru, PIH surveyed hundreds of transgender women in Lima, in partnership with Féminas Peru, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve access to health services and quality of care.
May 25, 2021
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Working In Global Health: Megan Striplin
Megan Striplin, lab program associate with PIH, reflects on why she changed career paths, what’s been the most meaningful part of her work at PIH, and why diversity matters—in global health and beyond.
May 19, 2021
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What PIHers are Reading, Watching, and Listening to in Honor of APAHM
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.
May 17, 2021
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‘As Much As We Can, As Fast As We Can:’ PIH Teams Racing to Boost Oxygen Supplies Amid Global Shortages
Lockdowns, national export bans, global surges in demand, shipping woes and flight delays are just some of the challenges PIH teams have faced over the past year, to provide lifesaving support to patients and health systems
May 17, 2021