Statements
Public Health Institute Calls for Protection of Nutrition Programs in Proposed Farm Bills
May 15, 2013
The Public Health Institute recognizes the leadership of Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Cochran in the Senate, and Chairman Lucas and Ranking Member Petersen in the House, in moving bipartisan Farm Bill proposals forward. In the end, the strongest Farm Bill will be one that fully protects the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and its education component, SNAP-Ed. more
Every Sequester Cut Is a Cut to the Public's Health
March 01, 2013
"The across-the-board cuts to the federal budget triggered by today’s sequester will be devastating to the public’s health. Reduced support for public health will cost jobs and resources in the short run, and the long term costs—in money and lives—will be borne by families and communities for years to come. There is still time for Congress to act quickly and reverse the impact." more
Public Health Institute and California Project LEAN Applaud USDA Proposed Nutrition Standards for Foods Sold in Schools
February 04, 2013
The Public Health Institute (PHI) and California Project LEAN (Leaders Encouraging Activity and Nutrition) applaud the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposal, ‘Smart Snacks in Schools,’ to establish minimum nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold in schools. more
Fiscal Cliff Deal Cuts SNAP-Ed, Critical Nutrition Program
January 02, 2013
“The last-minute political maneuvering by Congress to avoid the ‘fiscal cliff’ has undercut a critical nutrition program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed). The Public Health Institute is extremely disappointed and concerned about the health impacts of this rushed decision on our most vulnerable population, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or food stamps." more
Statement from PHI's Mary A. Pittman on the US Senate's Failure on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
December 04, 2012
The Public Health Institute is deeply disappointed by the US Senate's failure to agree to US ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. more
Public Health Institute Opposes House Cuts to Nutrition Benefits in Farm Bill
July 12, 2012
The Public Health Institute strongly opposes the $16.5 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that the House Agriculture Committee approved today as part of its 2012 Farm Bill (HR 6038). more
Affordable Care Act Decision a Clarion Call for Prevention
June 28, 2012
Today's momentous Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act (ACA) sends a clear message: our transformation to a system of wellcare is underway, and there is no going back. more
Public Health Institute Statement on Defeat of Proposition 29
June 22, 2012
The Public Health Institute (PHI) is deeply disappointed at the defeat of Proposition 29, the California Cancer Research Act. We applaud the Yes on Proposition 29 Campaign, led by the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, American Lung Association and others, for fighting such a strong campaign in the face of overwhelming spending from an industry willing to place profits ahead of health. more
Public Health Institute Statement on U.S. Senate Passage of the Farm Bill
June 21, 2012
Today, the U.S. Senate passed the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act (S. 3240) by a bipartisan vote of 64-35. The Public Health Institute (PHI) congratulates Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Stabenow (D-MI), Ranking Member Roberts (R-KS) and Majority Leader Reid (D-NV) for their leadership to advance this legislation in a bipartisan fashion. This marks an important step towards enacting a farm bill during 2012. more
House Appropriations Cuts to Global Health Funding Put LIves at Risk
May 18, 2012
Yesterday’s decision by the House Appropriations Committee to cut the level of global health funding provided through the FY2013 State Department, Foreign Operations and Related Programs bill, puts lives at risk in our most vulnerable communities around the world.
On World Asthma Day, RAMP Calls for Continued Commitment to Ending Asthma Disparities
May 01, 2012
The Public Health Institute Celebrates Affordable Care Act Successes, Calls for Action to Protect Law and Prevention Programs
March 22, 2012
The Public Health Institute celebrates the 2nd anniversary of the Affordable Care Act and the many ways in which this landmark legislation has already helped millions of Americans. more
The Public Health Institute Denounces Cuts to the Prevention and Public Health Fund as Harmful to Nation's Health and Economy
February 20, 2012
The Public Health Institute is profoundly disappointed that the Prevention and Public Health Fund was cut by $5 billion over the next ten years in an agreement signed into law by President Obama. As we enter the ACA's third year, PHI is more committed than ever to the law's promise to build a healthier nation. But this won't happen unless we make our voices heard. more
The Public Health Institute Urges Commitment to Prevention and Vital Health Programs during Federal Budget Process
February 12, 2012
While acknowledging that President Obama's 2013 budget must reflect difficult choices during this troubled economic time, the Public Health Institute (PHI) urges that the U.S. remain committed to vital investments in prevention and public health, including the national Prevention and Public Health Fund. more
Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS Joins the Public Health Institute, Continues to Build Capacity of Young Leaders in the Global Response to HIV
February 12, 2012
The Public Health Institute is pleased to announce that the Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS, a network of young leaders and adult allies working with youth on HIV/AIDS around the world, has recently joined the organization. more
The Public Health Institute Welcomes New USDA School Meal Nutrition Standards as Important Step to Curbing Childhood Obesity
January 24, 2012
The Public Health Institute welcomes new standards released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will significantly improve the nutritional value of school meals served to approximately 32 million children every day. The standards will ensure that children are offered fruits and vegetables every day of the week as well as more whole grain-rich foods and only fat-free or low-fat milk. more
Public Health Institute Welcomes HHS Final Rule on Preventive Health Services Guidelines for Women
January 22, 2012
The Public Health Institute welcomes the final rule on preventive health services issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on January 20. This action by HHS will help ensure that women with health insurance will have access to preventive services recommended by the Institute of Medicine, including all forms of contraception approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. more
Public Health Institute Joins New Coalition Calling for Increased Investment in Frontline Health Workers to Improve Global Health
January 10, 2012
The Public Health Institute joins the Frontline Health Workers Coalition in calling on the U.S. government to invest in frontline health workers in the developing world as a cost-effective way to save the lives of mothers and children as well as address AIDS and other global health threats. more
Public Health Institute Letter Expresses Disappointment in HHS Decision on Over-the-Counter Sales of Emergency Contraception
December 12, 2011
PHI vice president Carmen Nevarez expresses profound regret over HHS secretary's unprecedented decision to overrule FDA approval of over-the-counter sales of emergency contraception for all women of childbearing age. more
As Nations Gather to Discuss Climate Change, PHI Urges Collaboration and Greater Attention to Health
November 28, 2011
As nations gather for the 17th annual Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Durban, South Africa, PHI urges continued global collaboration to address this pressing issue, and calls for greater and more meaningful attention to the impacts of climate change on human health. more