Public Health Solutions

This year, the Queens Diaper Bank celebrated a major milestone: distributing our millionth diaper! Diaper need affects 1 in 3 families across the US, with 56% of parents using childcare having missed work due to an inadequate supply of diapers. Join us in reducing #diaperneed in Queens, and help us reach our next goal: distributing 2 million diapers! If you'd like to support the Queens Diaper Bank, visit: https://bit.ly/3NWs2sH to make a donation.

Here's one of our amazing Birth Justice Defenders (BJDs) doing outreach at our Queens Diaper Bank in Corona! From baby showers to resource fairs, our BJDs are out there passionately advocating for all birthing people. #BirthJustice #ReproductiveJustice #CommunitySupport #Queens

PHS is looking for Senior Director of Enterprise Systems who will be responsible for Public Health enterprise systems, from planning to support to decommission. The Senior Director ensures systems are managed securely in compliance with all appropriate legislative and corporate policy requirements. As a Senior member of the IT team, the Senior Director is responsible for aligning information system process with the IT road map, corporate budgeting, and all corporate business objectives. Working with programs across PHS the Senior Director assures data integrity and interoperability across systems to ensure corporate information systems are efficient as possible and that any needed reporting is accurate. We are looking for Senior Director of Enterprise Systems who has a Bachelors or Master’s degree in information systems, Technology or an equivalent degree field, 10 years' experience working with Information Systems in a health or hospital setting, 5 years’ experience managing data, technical or analytic staff and Large project implementation experience with extensive project management skills. Join our team! Apply here: https://bit.ly/3WDyr3b

PHS is looking for a Medical Director who will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and enforcing acceptable professional and ethical standards of the facility’s medical staff according to its policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives. The Medical Director assists the management team in 1) assuring that the facility meets all related local, state, federal, and accrediting-body rules, and regulations and 2) coordinating and directing patient care in the facility according to adopted policies/procedures, state and federal regulations, and accepted accreditation standards. The Medical Director provides professional oversight over the adequacy, appropriateness, and quality of care provided by PHS Sexual and Reproductive Health Centers (SRH Centers). The Medical Director should have an M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited United States medical school, completed residency at an accredited healthcare institution, must have current New York State Medical Practitioner License, current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing and experience working in a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient experiences with our organization. The Medical Director position is a part-time position for 2-3 days/week with schedule flexibility. Join our team! Apply Here: https://bit.ly/4fcoBfX

Introducing Shawnee Benton Gibson, one of our 2024 Public Health Solutions Annual Gala Reception honorees! This year, our theme "Reproductive Justice, Dignified Care" aims to honor those at the forefront of addressing Black maternal health disparities. As the CEO of Spirit of A Woman (S.O.W.) Leadership Development Institute and the Co-Founder of the ARIAH Foundation, Shawnee has over 33 years of experience and expertise in the subject matter. We are proud to stand alongside leaders like Shawnee in the fight to advance health equity in NYC and improve maternal health outcomes. #PHSGala2024 #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMamasMatter

Introducing Kimberly Seals Allers, one of our 2024 Public Health Solutions Annual Gala Reception honorees! This year, our theme "Reproductive Justice, Dignified Care" aims to honor those at the forefront of addressing Black maternal health disparities. Kimberly Seals Allers is an award-winning journalist, five-time author, international speaker, and strategist. A passionate advocate for maternal and infant health, she is the founder and Executive Director of Narrative Nation and creator of the Irth App. Kimberly is a leading voice on the racial and socio-cultural complexities of birth, breastfeeding, and motherhood. We are proud to stand alongside leaders like Kimberly in the fight to advance health equity in NYC and improve maternal health outcomes. #PHSGala2024 #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMamasMatter

Congratulations to #NurseFamilyPartnerships Nurse Saarika Bhakta for successfully completing her IBCLC internship at Jamaica Hospital! We're incredibly proud of her achievement and grateful for the valuable breastfeeding expertise she brings to both her clients and our team.

In May, the Staten Island NFP program celebrated Mother's and Father's Day on a beautiful afternoon at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center. Several families attended, including moms, dads, grandmas, and little ones. Each participant received a kit with a small flower pot, seeds, and dirt to plant and take home. Following tradition, babies provided footprints for a poem for mom. Parents and caregivers also received gifts donated by Project Glimmer and Good+ Foundation to celebrate their special day.

Introducing Kimberly Seals Allers, one of our 2024 Public Health Solutions Annual Gala Reception honorees! This year, our theme "Reproductive Justice, Dignified Care" aims to honor those at the forefront of addressing Black maternal health disparities. Kimberly Seals Allers is an award-winning journalist, five-time author, international speaker, and strategist. A passionate advocate for maternal and infant health, she is the founder and Executive Director of Narrative Nation and creator of the Irth App. Kimberly is a leading voice on the racial and socio-cultural complexities of birth, breastfeeding, and motherhood. We are proud to stand alongside leaders like Kimberly in the fight to advance health equity in NYC and improve maternal health outcomes. #PHSGala2024 #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMamasMatter

Big shoutout to the Queens Global Families and New York Presbyterian teams for their Mother's Day celebration with clients on May 14 at the APICHA center! 35 mothers and their children enjoyed a day of relaxation, yoga, educational activities, and raffles. Kudos to the teams for their dedication and teamwork in supporting pregnant and parenting families! #CommunitySupport