Alleviating Stress in a Contact Tracing Workforce
Posted on Apr 23, 2021
Wellness & Peer Support program helps employees manage rising anxiety, emotional toll of pandemic
Injustice has a cure
Why Equitable Global COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Is Essential
Posted on Apr 2, 2021
More than three months ago, COVID-19 vaccines began to roll out and a 91-year-old woman in the United Kingdom became the first person—outside of a clinical trial—to receive a vaccine. Six days later, a nurse in New York City became the first person in the United States to get vaccinated. Since then, more than 400 million doses have been administered around the globe.
Envisioning a 21st Century Public Health Department in Pima County
Posted on Apr 2, 2021
Monoclonal antibody treatment is just one of many steps the southern Arizona county is taking toward improving access to care and accompaniment during COVID-19—and beyond
COVID Pandemic Devastating to Global TB Care, But Could Bring Positive Change
Posted on Mar 24, 2021
COVID-19 has severely disrupted care and services for people with tuberculosis, costing hundreds of thousands of lives—but safety protocols, infrastructure, and testing capacity implemented for the pandemic could have long-term benefits for TB patients around the world, a PIH physician says.
Botšabelo Hospital Leading Lesotho’s Care and Support for TB and COVID-19
Posted on Mar 24, 2021
On World TB Day, PIH Lesotho held community TB screenings in rugged Buta-Buthe District and launched intensive TB screening programs in factories and prisons in Maseru, Lesotho’s capital.
Climate Change Advocacy is Global Health Advocacy
Posted on Mar 19, 2021
Earth Day is a moment to reflect on how climate change and global health are intertwined, in that those most affected by natural disasters and disease are often marginalized communities.
Mapping COVID-19: Inside the Epidemic Intelligence Unit
Posted on Mar 12, 2021
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.
Letter from the CEO: PIH's Dr. Sheila Davis Reflects on a Pandemic Year
Posted on Mar 11, 2021
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.
FAQs: COVID-19 Vaccines
Posted on Mar 1, 2021
Partners In Health clinical leaders and experts answer your questions about COVID-19 vaccines.
Reality Check: Montgomery Influencers Offer Perspective on COVID-19 Vaccines
Posted on Feb 12, 2021
Trusted messengers, access to clear facts key to informed decision-making, say residents of the Alabama capital, where a history of racially driven medical exploitation looms large.