Public Health Solutions

Emergency preparedness programs: phs is the fiscal and administrative agent for the nycdohmh for public health emergency preparedness and hospital preparedness program agreements. The public health emergency preparedness program provides funds to states and directly funds cities to prepare for and respond to emerging public health threats, including acts of bioterrorism, and to support regional readiness initiatives. The hospital preparedness program supports improvement of surge capacity and enhancement of community and hospital preparedness for public health emergencies.phs is the fiscal and administrative agent for the nycdohmh for public health emergency preparedness and hospital preparedness program agreements. Phs continued to administer the hospital preparedness program (hpp) and the public health emergency preparedness (phep) cooperative agreements on behalf of the nyc health department. Together totaling over $20 million, these programs strengthen the city's ability to respond to public health emergencies, reduce loss of life, and mitigate threats to community health and safety.

Neighborhood wic: wic is a program of the new york state department of health funded by the united states department of agriculture (usda). Phs administers the neighborhood wic program under contract with the new york state department of health (nysdoh). We help eligible pregnant and nursing women and children up to age five years of age to enroll in the new york state wic (women infants and children) program each year. Through our neighborhood wic program, we provide nutrition education sessions led by wic nutritionists on healthy eating and physical activity, breastfeeding support, farmer's market checks and ewic cards to purchase nutritious foods. We also make referrals to other services including snap and health insurance (co-located at many of our sites), medical and dental providers, childcare, and other.in 2024, phs served over 31,200 participants in the wic program, which provided vital nutrition benefits, education, and supportive services to families during pregnancy, the post-partum period, and early childhood through age five. Maternal home visiting program also experienced growth, engaging more than 1,500 families through evidence-based, long-term support. These home visits promote positive parenting practices, increased breastfeeding rates, timely immunizations, and improved early childhood development outcomes.through its title x program, phs supported five subrecipient organizations operating nine clinical service sites across nyc. These clinics provided high-quality, evidence-based sexual and reproductive health care to over 20,000 patients, with a focus on accessibility and patient-centered care.as part of its commitment to healthier environments, phs's nyc smoke-free program:- secured smoke-free housing policies for 1,070 apartment units, protecting over 2,600 residents from secondhand smoke.- facilitated the adoption of over 30 new tobacco-free policies in various community spaces.- engaged 18 youth advocates in legislative visits to albany, meeting with 18 state lawmakers.- conducted widespread outreach on the dangers of tobacco use and industry influence.

Phs provides various public health programs including food and nutrition, health insurance access, maternal and child health, reproductive health, tobacco control.in 2024, phs played a central role in advancing wholeyounyc's scn program, focused on addressing health-related social needs (hrsn) for medicaid members:- onboarded over 160 providers to the unite us platform.- conducted over 25,000 screenings to identify and address hrsns.- trained more than 3,000 participants on scn protocols and compliance.- awarded over $20 million in capacity-building funds to cbos.- launched the medicaid member advisory council.- hosted request for applications (rfas), regional briefings, and webinars with local policymakers.as the public health emergency ended, phs helped nearly 17,000 new yorkers renew their medicaid coverage, ensuring continuity of care. Phs also assisted thousands of families in accessing snap, cash assistance, sexual and reproductive health services, free diapers, and breastfeeding support.in east harlem, our community health workers provided culturally competent health education and coaching to hundreds of residents in public housing, bridging gaps in care and promoting healthier lifestyles.phs also connected thousands of families and individuals to critical resources, including snap, cash assistance, free diaper distribution, breastfeeding support, and sexual and reproductive health services at our two clinics. Additionally, phs engaged communities in initiatives to create tobacco-free environments, supporting healthier neighborhoods citywide.