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See how PHI’s FACES for the Future Coalition is supporting young people as ambassadors in addressing drug overdoses in schools. Learn more.

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New study finds availability of alcohol to-go drinks and home delivery soared during the first year of the pandemic →

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$600K in funding distributed to global projects for advancing laws and programs for women & girls
185 countries where PHI can immediately hire staff
840K Californians provided greater COVID-19 response & vaccine equity access

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PHI’s Children’s Cancer Program Plays Critical Role in Health Outcomes, Increased Access to Health Services for Youth

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Rise Up Leaders’ Advocacy Wins Impact Millions Across the Globe

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Effective Approaches to Addressing Substance Use Among Youth

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Partnering with CBOs to Strengthen Their Capacity to Respond to COVID

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‘Cherished Futures’ Advances Health, Racial Equity for Black Women, Babies and Birthing People in Los Angeles County

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Advancing Racial Equity in State Governments

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CA Bridge Substance Use Navigators Meet Patients Where They Are

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Creating A Catalyst for Change: New Policies Support Communities Most Affected by Chronic Asthma

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Utilizing Creative Approaches to Increase Vaccine Uptake and Meet the Needs of Vulnerable Communities

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Well-being Clinics Key to Building Trust, Advancing Vaccine Equity in African American and Refugee Communities

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Global Fellowship Program Expands by 43% to Prepare More Diverse Leaders in Public Health

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Academy Trains Teams Across the Nation, Strengthens Skills in Health Leadership and Equity

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Community-Based Organizations are Essential to Public Health

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Building Capacity, Relationships and Workforce Critical to Sustaining Health Equity

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Policies Play Critical Role in Reducing Asthma’s Burden on Low-Income, Communities of Color in California

Young Leader Advocates to End Child Marriage in Rural India

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Training Community Leaders in Trauma-Informed Care and Mental Health First Aid

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Flexible, Timely & Pooled Funding Key to Supporting Communities, Saving Lives

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Native American Voices, Traditions and Cultures Essential in Creating Healthier Communities

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Groundbreaking Program Supports Paramedics in Treating Opioid Use Disorder, Saving More Lives

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The Importance of Shifting Narratives, Supporting Black Communities Devastated by COVID

‘Act of Love’ COVID-19 Campaign Utilizes Cultural Approach to Empower American Indian, Alaskan Native Communities

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Local Churches Provide Food, Community & Resources to People Struggling with Addiction

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Rise Up Girl Leaders Impact Millions Across the Globe

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The News About Hunger Revealed Increased Support for Government Assistance During COVID. Will it Stay That Way?

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Expanding the Pipeline for MPTs: Compounds with Potential Activity to Prevent or Treat HIV and Other STIs

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Video Snapshots: Lessons from the Field: Centering Community Voice

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We Are All Public Health

When we are all public health, a healthier, more equitable world is within our reach. In our 2022 annual report, we share some of the unique roles we each play in making public health stronger, reach farther and connect better.

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