Program Links

The Public Health Institute is comprised of more than 250 innovative and exciting programs. Together, these programs are advancing the field of public health, both locally and globally, by sharing evidence, promoting prevention and building community.


	Advancing the State of the Art in Community Benefit Demonstration Brings together a diverse group of 70 hospitals in California, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada to develop and implement a series of uniform standards to align hospital governance, management, and operations, and to make optimal use of limited charitable resources to address unmet health-related needs.
	Alcohol Research Group & National Alcohol Research Center Engaged in epidemiological studies of alcohol and health services research. Current research focuses on alcohol and drug use and related problems, health services research, policy analysis, and the study of community responses and interventions.
	Bay Area Regional Health Inequities Initiative A unique undertaking by local health departments in the San Francisco Bay Area to confront health inequities.
	Berkeley Media Studies Group Committed to the use of mass media as a tool to strengthen policy advocacy at the community level. Aids public health professionals and community groups in accessing the power of the media.
	Buck Tobacco Sponsorship Project Provides current information aimed toward eliminating tobacco sponsorship of California rodeos, and related tobacco promotions in other venues such as rodeo-themed "bar nights."
	C/NET Solutions Provides computer software and support to manage cancer registries and statewide case reporting.
	California Adolescent Health Collaborative A public-private partnership to promote investment in California's youth. Addresses adolescent health and well-being from a non-categorical, multidisciplinary perspective.
	California Cancer Registry A statewide population-based cancer surveillance system. Collects information about all cancers diagnosed in California (except basal and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin and carcinoma in situ of the cervix).
	California Center for Research on Women and Families Provides information, facilitation, analysis and policy options to help leaders improve the lives of women, families and children in California and the nation.
	California Health Interview Survey The largest state-based consumer health survey conducted in the United States. Every two years, CHIS collects information on the health and health care needs of California’s diverse population.
	California Microbicides Initiative A coalition of California-based non-profits, public health researchers, biotech companies, clinicians, and health advocates coming together to mobilize California resources for the development, approval and distribution of microbicides.
	California Project LEAN Increases healthy eating and physical activity to reduce the prevalence of chronic disease such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, osteoporosis and diabetes.
	California School Health Centers Association Promotes the delivery of high-quality, comprehensive, accessible and affordable health care to children and adolescents at school sites; provides leadership in the long-term financing and sustainability of school-based health centers; and supports the efforts of educators and parents to help children achieve their greatest potential and optimal health.
	California Permanency for Youth Project Provides information on programs and strategies for accomplishing permanency for foster youth including best practices, identified barriers, updates on counties efforts to improve permanency, and updates on the California Task Force for Youth Permanency.
	Center for Civic Partnerships Provides technical support, educational programs, products and services that emphasize participatory governance and a systems approach to healthier communities.
	Center for Collaborative Planning Promotes health and social justice through training and technical assistance, and by connecting people and resources.
	Center for Health Leadership & Practice Provides health leadership development, consultation, and training.
	Center for Research on Adolescent Health and Development Conducts research, evaluation, and policy studies on adolescent health and youth development. Guided by an ecological framework, we study the interaction between the adolescent and his or her family, peer group, school system, community, and culture, together with the evidence base and practical implications of current and alternative policies intended to promote healthy adolescent development.
	Center for Research on Women’s and Children’s Health A Center for research and policy development with the objectives of basic epidemiological research and the translation of research to public policy and program evaluation. Since 1997, the Center has also been home to the Child Health and Development Studies, a 40-year follow-up study of 20,000 pregnancies that is a unique resource for investigation of the health determinants over a life span, beginning even before birth.
	Child Health and Development Studies CHDS scientists study how health and disease are passed on between generations—not just by genes, but also through social, personal and environmental surroundings. CHDS studies will uncover ways to prevent disease early in life.
	DBTAC-Pacific ADA Center Building a partnership between the disability and business communities, as well as promoting full and unrestricted participation in society for persons with disabilities through education and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability laws.
	Global Health Fellows Program The Public Health Institute implements the Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) for the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The program, whose aim is to improve the effectiveness of USAID's Population, Health and Nutrition Programs overseas works in three areas: recruitment of health professionals, opportunities for minority students, and professional and organization development. PHI implements GHFP in partnership with Harvard School of Public Health • Management Systems International • Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.
	GoJoven (Youth Leadership in Sexual and Reproductive Health Program) Promotes and supports the development of young leaders in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Quintana Roo, Mexico to act as catalysts for social change to expand adolescent reproductive and sexual health choices, services, policies, and programs at the community, national, and regional levels.
	International Family Planning Leadership Program Improves the effectiveness of family planning leaders and provides them with skills and knowledge that will sustain them as they rise to higher levels of responsibility in their countries.
	International Health Programs Builds health and family planning service delivery capability through training, consultation and research.
	Medicine for People in Need (Medpin) Partners with health care providers, patient organizations or representatives, public agencies, pharmaceutical companies and others to expand access to medicines for people in need.
	Network for a Healthy California A statewide public health campaign to increase physical activity, consumption of fruits and vegetables, and food security in an effort to reduce the risk of chronic disease.
	Partnership for the Public's Health A grant-making initiative pioneering efforts to bring about long-term, systemic changes in how community health issues are identified, addressed and evaluated in California.
	Pharmacy Access Partnership Expands consumer access to contraceptive commodities and reproductive health services in pharmacies, and giving pharmacies a stronger role in promoting community health.
	Public Health Law & Policy Creates groundbreaking policy solutions to critical public health challenges by working with community-based organizations, local public health and planning departments, schools, elected officials, government attorneys, and private counsel.
	Public Health Trust Provides legal consultation and expertise in public health program development and funds management to parties interested in designating litigation-generated funds to local communities or a class of injured persons.
	Regional Asthma Management and Prevention Initiative Saves lives and prevents sickness associated with asthma among adults by the facilitation of diverse organizations, institutions, and community residents that collaborate in the enhancement of clinical and community based systems.
	Survey Research Group Serves client goals by collecting high quality data and provides information products in a timely manner.
	Tibet Vision Project Acts as a catalyst for Tibetan ophthalmology programs by transferring the technology and skills of modern eye care to the poorest populations of Tibet at an affordable cost.

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