September 2023
Dear friends,
September 30 is the end of FPHNYC’s fiscal year. While “fiscal year” is principally accounting-focused, it still is a timely moment to reflect on our accomplishments during the past 12 months. Our capacity to launch and expand innovative programs that improve the health of New Yorkers is now greater, having adopted a new executive leadership structure and the implementation of new finance and HR IT systems and procedures.
We are working closely with the Health Department on several comprehensive public health initiatives launched this year, including plans addressing mental health , maternal mortality , and enhanced programs focused on the opioid crisis , breast cancer, and chronic disease prevention and management. Equity is at the heart of all these initiatives, and we're committed to addressing the disparities black and brown communities face daily. Moreover, this work is critical to reversing the decline in life expectancy that began trending downward even before the COVID-19 pandemic.
This fall, everyone should use tools to protect their health: the new COVID vaccinations, the first vaccination available for RSV, and the annual flu shot (more recommended vaccinations are available on the CDC website ). These are essential steps to keep ourselves healthy, protect the health of those close to us, our neighbors, and help our city thrive. Health is indeed everybody’s business, and we are all partners with a stake in the public health of NYC.
Warmly,
Sara Gardner , Chief Executive Officer
The Impact of School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) for HPV Vaccination Rates in NYC Public Schools
The new school year has started, and there are more reasons than ever to celebrate and support the services offered at School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) . Data shows that NYC public school students enrolled in SBHCs are more likely to complete their HPV vaccination series than all public school students. When given to children beginning at age 9, the safe HPV vaccination effectively prevents the development of several cancers later in their lives.
Thank you to The JPB Foundation, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation for funding to enhance the capacity of SBHCs in NYC public schools to provide HPV vaccinations and other vital reproductive health services.
New Blog SeriesMeet Team FPHNYC in the TSC NYC Marathon
On November 5, 2023, a group of dedicated individuals is lacing up their running shoes and joining team FPHNYC to make a difference far beyond the finish line. Personal records don’t solely drive their motivation – it’s fueled by a commitment to raising funds and awareness for causes that align with FPHNYC’s mission to improve the health of all New Yorkers.
We are thrilled to introduce you to some remarkable runners running for a purpose in the TSC NYC Marathon. In our newest blog post series , you will learn about our runners’ anecdotes that ignite their passion. Through sweat, determination, and unwavering spirit, these individuals prove that anyone can become a beacon of change, one meaningful step at a time. Thanks to donors like you, Team FPHNYC is more than two-thirds away to reaching its goal of $30,000. Let’s keep the momentum going -- Donate today !
Overdose Data to Action 2 Grant Renewal
FPHNYC is proud to share that we helped the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene receive a renewal of the CDC's Overdose Data to Action grants. The OD2A program is vital in advancing the nation’s response to the opioid epidemic. OD2A supports funded jurisdictions to implement prevention activities and collect accurate, comprehensive, timely data on nonfatal and fatal overdoses. This data is used to enhance programs and surveillance efforts. With this second round of 5-year funding, The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will be able to respond more quickly, effectively, and equitably to NYC residents’ needs, using data to drive action to reduce overdose deaths and related harms. #EndOverdose
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Public Health Corps in Your Borough 2023
Join the NYC Health Department and communities across NYC to celebrate the second anniversary of the NYC Public Health Corps (PHC)! FPHNYC continues to provide administrative and program management for many programs undertaken by the PHC in collaboration with community-based organizations. Celebrate our public health heroes and learn about free health resources in all five boroughs. Register today!
September 15 - October 15 is Ntl Hispanic Heritage Month
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!🌟 Let's celebrate by exploring some fantastic resources on public health and the Hispanic/Latinx communities from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and The New York City Hispanic/Latinx Health Action Agenda
FPHNYC takes on the Great Broadway Sweep!
Our FPHNYC team had an incredible time at the Great Broadway Sweep , a volunteer cleanup hosted by the Sanitation Foundation and the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) ! Thanks to all our dedicated team members who joined to keep our beloved city clean and beautiful.
By participating in initiatives like this, we're cleaning up and building a stronger, more vibrant community. Let's continue making a positive impact!
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