News and Stories
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Mapping COVID-19: Inside the Epidemic Intelligence Unit
In Massachusetts, outbreak specialists with the Community Tracing Collaborative are looking to pinpoint the sources of multiple infections, or “clusters”—and use those insights to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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Letter from the CEO: PIH's Dr. Sheila Davis Reflects on a Pandemic Year
The past 12 months have brought inspiring levels of bravery and selflessness, and more of both will be needed in the months ahead, PIH's leader writes.
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‘Dream a Bit Bigger’: Influential Leaders Share Advice with PIH Community on International Women’s Day
Despite hosting Top Chef for 15 years, co-founding a nonprofit, and publishing a handful of cookbooks, among other accomplishments, Padma Lakshmi has experienced impostor syndrome, along with many other high-achieving people. But she never let her initial beliefs that she wasn’t qualified enough get in the way of her career. Her hope is that women and girls will do the same, feel less self-doubt than she did, and not be dissuaded from careers they want to pursue.
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Ekip Solid: A Conversation With Dr. Valeria Macías
For International Women’s Day, we sat down for a conversation with Valeria Macías, executive director of Compañeros En Salud, as PIH is known in Mexico. She reflected on a range of topics, from her career to gender equity to the importance of self-care.
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Vicky Reed: Sierra Leone’s Nurse Champion
As the director of nursing for Partners In Health in Sierra Leone, Vicky Reed mentors nurses, strengthens the health care system, and continues her grandmother's legacy.
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'Rooted in Elevating and Empowering Women:' Women's Health, Equity Central to PIH
On International Women's Day, PIH CEO Dr. Sheila Davis and nurse midwife Isata Dumbuya, women's and children's health lead for PIH Sierra Leone, celebrate PIH's commitment to women's rights and health.
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Lesotho Teams Innovating After Bridge Collapses on Lone Road to Mountain Health Center
Community members are helping PIH staff carry patients over a footbridge--among other adjustments--to reach Methalaneng Health Center, which serves 8,500 people in an isolated region.
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FAQs: COVID-19 Vaccines
Partners In Health clinical leaders and experts answer your questions about COVID-19 vaccines.
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Working in Global Health: Mary Cooper
Cooper, an accountant for PIH since 2014, talks about working in finance at a global health nonprofit, why her daughter is named after a cultural icon, her southern childhood and Boston adulthood, and the importance of knowing your mission.
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Working In Global Health: Kirby Page
As part of our Working In Global Health series, we caught up with Kirby Page, Global Policy & Partnerships Coordinator, who shared what inspired her work in global health, how she's bringing her passion for advocacy to her career, and more.