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Public Health Institute
Non-profit Organizations
Oakland, California 145,014 followers
PHI is dedicated to promoting health & equity for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world.
About us
The Public Health Institute (PHI) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, we are at the forefront of research and innovations to improve the efficacy of public health statewide, nationally and internationally. PHI was distinguished as one of the top 50 “Best Non-profit Organizations to Work For” by the Non-Profit Times in a national search.
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http://www.phi.org
External link for Public Health Institute
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Oakland, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1964
- Specialties
- Public Health, Chronic Disease Prevention, Communicable Disease Prevention, Global Health, Capacity Building, Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs, Women, Youth & Children's Health, Healthy Communities, Public Health Systems, Services & Research, and Technology & Innovation
Locations
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Primary
555 12th St
Oakland, California 94607, US
Employees at Public Health Institute
Updates
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How can local health departments build equity into outbreak response in healthcare settings? What role do partnerships play in this work? What are the most effective approaches to using and managing data to inform outbreak response and prevention? Tune in today, 11am PT to catch the latest webinar from NACCHO and PHI’s Population Health Innovation Lab MERLIN team, exploring strategic collaboration for outbreak response and prevention in healthcare settings. Presenters will discuss integrating partnerships into local health department’s data utilization strategies as well as the application of an equity framework in this work, enhancing collective reach and impact:
Webinar Series: Outbreak Response and Prevention in Healthcare Settings - Public Health Institute
https://www.phi.org
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The rate of new breast cancer cases is rising faster among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women than many other racial and ethnic groups, and especially fast among those under 50. Data also show that women in most ethnic and racial groups are experiencing declines in breast cancer death rates, but the rates among AAPI is virtually unchanged from 2000. “It’s a real trend,” said Helen Chew, director of the Clinical Breast Cancer Program at UC Davis Health. “It is just difficult to tease out exactly why it is. Is it because we’re seeing an influx of people who have less access to care? Is it because of many things culturally where they may not want to come in if they see something on their breast?”
Breast Cancer Rises Among Asian American and Pacific Islander Women - KFF Health News
https://kffhealthnews.org
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In case you missed it, catch up with the webinar recording from our Center for Immigrant and Refugee Health, exploring mental health disparities affecting the Afghan refugee community and the barriers they face in accessing care. Speakers covered the unique challenges refugees encounter when seeking mental health support, with an emphasis on the need for culturally sensitive and accessible services. Watch now:
We just wrapped up an insightful and powerful discussion on the pressing Challenges in Mental Health Services for Afghan Refugees! 🌍 A big thank you to our panelists Dr. Marius Koga and Ms. Sima Naderi, and everyone who joined us in building knowledge and capacity for serving the Afghan community. If you have any follow-up questions, feel free to reach out to: - Dr. Koga ([email protected]) - Ms. Sima Naderi ([email protected]) 🎥Webinar-related resources: Webinar recording: https://lnkd.in/e7S_3byJ Dr. Koga’s slides: https://lnkd.in/eAkYxa6C Sima Naderi’s slides: https://lnkd.in/e48Hfurd Resources for Afghan refugees: https://lnkd.in/e8g4xxvP Thank you for your commitment to supporting refugee mental health!
Webinar: Challenges in Mental Health Services for Afghan Refugees
https://www.youtube.com/
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Two recently filed court cases—MacDonald et al v. Sabando and McBride et al v. Hawkins—challenge the constitutionality of states requiring providers licensed in another state to obtain a license issued by the state a patient is located in during the telehealth interaction. Join PHI's Center for Connected Health Policy for this webinar this Thursday, Oct 3 at 11am PT will discuss the impact of current existing licensure laws, what impact these cases may have should the plaintiffs succeed, and how the court cases may unfold.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: CCHP Cross-State Licensure Court Cases. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
cchpca-org.zoom.us
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Many schools in the U.S. are canceling outdoor recess as extreme heat increasingly extends into the school year--and schools in lower-income areas tend to have less playground shade, making students in these districts more vulnerable to heat. “In many parts of the country, you are going to see school districts that are spending the first two weeks—even up to a month—with indoor recess," said Paul Chinowsky, director of the environmental-design program at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
How to Save Outdoor Recess
theatlantic.com
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In the U.S., telehealth accessibility is shaped by a mix of federal and state policies, with significant implications for patients and providers alike. On WAER 88.3, Mei Wa Kwong, director of PHI’s Center for Connected Health Policy, provides a national perspective on our country’s complex telehealth laws and guidelines, and discusses what the local landscape looks like in regions such as Central New York.
PHI's Mei Wa Kwong Gives National Perspective of Complex Federal Telehealth Laws & Guidelines, Highlighting Regions Like Central New York - Public Health Institute
https://www.phi.org
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Next Thursday 10/3 at 9am PT, join PHI’s Rise Up and She's the First for this free, virtual event celebrating the power and potential of girls everywhere, with insights on how communities can take action to create a future where every girl can succeed. The event will feature a powerful lineup of speakers including Rise Up leaders Margaret Bolaji, executive director of Stand With A Girl Initiative in Nigeria; and Rukia Sebit, co-founder and executive director of the Sunflower Trust in Kenya, who will share the innovative work they are doing with and for girls in countries across Africa. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gT7Wi-rV
We’re just one week away from our event, The Power of Girls' Education and Leadership: A Spotlight on Africa 🎉 This is your chance to hear directly from visionary women who are leading transformational change in girls’ education and leadership. We’re thrilled to announce a new speaker joining us: Diakhoumba Gassama of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation ✨ Registration is free, but space is filling up fast—reserve your spot today! bit.ly/PowerOfGirls24
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Experiencing trauma early in life can have biological and real-world health impacts on individuals and communities--but now, new UCLA research is helping to shed light on how different life experiences can shape the way our bodies function--even making someone more susceptible to chronic diseases. The new research finds that childhood trauma can raise the risk of developing major diseases later in life that vary based on a person's unique experiences:
Childhood trauma linked to specific health risks
axios.com
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Asian Americans are less likely than White adults to have or die of heart disease, according to the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health. But a statement prepared by a group of clinicians and researchers notes that cardiovascular health can vary widely between subgroups of Asian Americans--and they warn that combining different subgroups of people into a single “Asian” category could mask important differences:
Racism, other social factors may affect Asian Americans’ heart health
washingtonpost.com