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PHI Statement on Passage of Inflation Reduction Act

Today President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. "The funding priorities in this Act make explicit the critical connections between health, economic prosperity, and climate change," said PHI President and CEO Mary Pittman. "Addressing the climate crisis means prioritizing those impacted first and worst. The $2.8 billion provided for Environmental Justice and Climate Block Grants is a hallmark effort to recognize and mitigate global heating and the climate crisis, which disproportionately impact our poorest, black, Latinx and other systemically excluded communities." Read the full statement →

In the News: PHI Study Connects Air Pollution & COVID-19 Infections &?Mortality

A?new study from PHI's?Tracking California and UCSF revealed that over 4,000 COVID-19 deaths could have been prevented in one year if California met National Ambient Air Quality Standards for fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which is found in both vehicle pollution and wildfire smoke. The study showed that people living in neighborhoods exposed to the highest levels of PM2.5 had a 20% higher risk of COVID-19 infections, a 51% higher risk of COVID-19 mortality, and were?likely to be Latino and from low-income communities.?Areas with the greatest concentration of PM2.5 were California’s San Joaquin Valley and South Coast air basins. See news coverage in?Univision-21,?the Fresno Bee, ABC, Radio Bilingue and more?→

Acknowledge, Empower, Represent: How to Show Up for Black Communities in Responding to COVID-19—& Beyond

Due to systemic inequities—such as a?lack of distributed resources, preexisting health conditions and distrust due to current and historical racism and mistreatment from the healthcare system—Black Californians have been less likely to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.?PHI's Together Toward Health?(TTH) supports more than 500 community-based organizations (CBOs) across California who serve as trusted experts for COVID-19 education, testing and vaccine access—with an emphasis on reaching systemically excluded populations, including Black communities. With TTH’s flexible approach and funding, local CBOs?like?the Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council (BACHAC) built on their existing relationships and community organizing, taking?the time needed to create trust,?share resources and information, and ultimately?increase vaccine access and?uptake.?

“I really appreciated that about TTH, they understood that this kind of work takes time,” said Lisa Tealer, BACHAC executive director.?“You can’t just roll up in the community and expect people to just come and take this vaccine. You need to talk to people and give them the chance to marinate over that information and come back to you with questions. I appreciated the patience, because we were developing those relationships.” Read the full impact story?→

Upcoming Webinars, Events & Trainings

Implementation of the New 988 Mental Health Crisis Line

Thursday, August 18th | 11:30am - 12:30pm PM

With the launch of the new 988 hotline, people struggling with mental health emergencies will have 24/7 access to a crisis counselor. Join PHI's National Overdose Prevention Network for a discussion on the rollout of this service including how to align mental health response services with your own work in overdose prevention. Tune in →

Region IX ADA Coordinator Network Summit

September 15th-16th | $275 | Online & in person

Join PHI’s Pacific ADA Center at the Region IX ADA Coordinator Network Summit to connect with other Americans with Disabilities Act coordinators from throughout Region IX (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and the Pacific Basin). The event will be held at the Renaissance LAX Hotel in Los Angeles and online via Zoom, and features sessions such as: Public Housing Accessibility; Emergency Management and the ADA; Engaging Your Entity and the Disability Community in Your Area; and more. Register →

Informational Webinar: Apply for the National Leadership Academy for the Public’s Health

Thursday, September 8th | 11am - 12pm PT

Multi-sector teams are invited to apply to PHI's Center for Health Leadership & Impact’s National Leadership Academy for the Public’s Health, a free cohort learning program designed to help build capacity to transform your community, improve health and advance equity. Applications are due Monday, October 3rd, 2022. Tune in for an?informational webinar to learn more about the program?and application process.?RSVP →

Know Your Power: Rise Up Virtual Gala

Thursday, October 6th |?9 - 10am PT | Tickets start at $50

PHI's Rise Up will host their annual gala to celebrate?knowing and owning our power as individuals, as Rise Up supporters, and as a global movement for gender equity and justice. The gala will feature five powerful Rise Up Leaders from India, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa and the United States who are taking bold action to strengthen health, education, and economic opportunity for women, girls, and all people in their communities. Register →

More from PHI

• DDT off the Coast of California:?LA Times?Cites PHI Research: This month, federal EPA regulators discovered?that DDT pollution off the California ocean coast could be far worse than what scientists predicted. A recent?LA Times?article?reports on the health detriments on?marine life and humans, citing research from PHI's Child Health and Development Studies on the cross-generational health harms on grandmothers, their children—and their grandchildren. Read the article?→
• Podcast: Reproductive Health, Rights & Justice: Tune in to the latest episode of?People.Power.Perspectives., a new podcast from PHI’s CA4Health, to hear from?Shantay R. Davies-Balch, president and CEO of BLACK Wellness &?Prosperity Center—the first community-based organization in Fresno county?established to address the Black maternal child health crisis.?“When we think of reproductive health, we think of it in terms of justice and equity," said Shantay.?Listen to the episode?→
• Watch: White House Summit Features PHI’s Communities RISE: Earlier this summer,?Dr. Somava Saha,?director of?PHI's Communities RISE Together, joined Vice President Kamala Harris and others at the White House Summit on the American Rescue Plan and the Workforce, where she spoke about the critical role of community health workers as a part of the public health workforce. "Those who are closest to the problems are likely to be the most resourceful in creating the solutions," said Dr. Saha.?Watch Dr. Saha's remarks?→
• How Climate Change Impacts Health: PHI's Dr. Paul English in?Stateline: Climate change is already impacting community health and wellbeing around the world—from the spread of infectious disease, droughts and water access, air quality, wildfires and more. "The more we learn, the worse it looks,” said Dr. Paul English, researcher and director of PHI's Tracking California, in?Stateline.?But with limited funding, public health agencies are struggling to address the needs of communities. Read the article?→

Join Our Team

PHI is dedicated to promoting health, well-being and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. Join us:

• Program Director II:?Oakland, CA?/ Remote.?This role is?responsible for the overall vision, strategic planning, executive management, and coordination of all program activities for PHI's Pacific ADA Center.
• Senior Recruiter:?Oakland, CA / Remote.?Reporting to the Deputy Director of Human Resources/Talent Acquisition, the Senior Recruiter is responsible for the full cycle of recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes at the Public Health Institute.
• Senior HR Generalist and Compensation/EEO Analyst:?Oakland CA / Remote. This position provides human resources support to the organization, such as?compensation analysis and Affirmative Action and EEO Compliance; performance management?and more.
• Associate Director, Industry Sponsored Trials:?Remote, USA. Located at Children's Oncology Group (COG),?this role will assist with the supervision of the day-to-day activities of the Industry Sponsored Trials Team and will be responsible for managing COG projects that involve outside collaborators within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Administrative Assistant I:?Oakland, CA.?As a member of the Payroll team in PHI’s HR department, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for completing the payroll filing project and providing administrative and clerical support.

See all open positions at PHI?→

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