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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 →
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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 →
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