Public Health Solutions is one of the country's largest public health institutes and one of New York's leading nonprofit organizations.
They improve the health of people and communities throughout New York by integrating research, policy, capacity building, and direct service. Founded in 1957, they have led the quest for innovation, better outcomes, and reduced disparities in public health for more than 50 years.
Public Health Solutions improves the health of individuals, families, and communities across a remarkable range of areas – Nutrition, Reproductive Health, Maternal & Infant Healthcare, HIV/AIDS/STD Prevention & Care, and more.
They draw on their innovative public health research, vaunted administrative expertise, and long-standing experience working in at-risk communities to directly benefit over 200,000 adults and children every year.
Their MISSION is to create healthier communities in New York.
How they help
Their Research and Evaluation Unit has designed digital interventions to keep HIV+ patients compliant with their medications.
They partner with community-based nonprofit organizations and support them as they serve their communities.
Their Neighborhood WIC Program provides breastfeeding support and nutrition education to new mothers.
Their ISSUES
Their issue areas are the backbone of all of the services that Public Health Solutions provides, helping over 200,000 New Yorkers live healthier lives.
They believe the way to improve the health of all New Yorkers is to create better outcomes in the communities that they serve. PHS is focused on five major areas:
Food and Nutrition
Women's Health
Families and Communities
HIV/AIDS/STDs
Infrastructure
They are working to build a healthier New York.
