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16 Students to Lead Arts-Based Public Health Projects with PRI
The New York City Preparedness & Recovery Institute (PRI) is excited to announce that 16 students have been selected to participate in our 2025 summer program exploring creative approaches to public health preparedness and response messaging. This opportunity,…
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Study Explores COVID-19 Communication Gaps in Diverse Sydney Communities
Danielle Greene, PRI Chief Operating Officer for CUNY SPH, coauthored a new article published in Public Health titled Insights from stakeholders in Sydney’s diverse ethnic communities during the COVID-19 Delta phase. The study examines how culturally and linguistically…
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Honoring Our Collective Care: Community Leaders Reunite to Reflect and Reconnect
Five years ago, mutual aid networks flourished across New York City. Neighbors checked on each other, strangers delivered groceries, and community leaders took action. These grassroots efforts formed the backbone of the city’s pandemic response, often filling gaps…
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As Federal Support Declines, PRI’s Mitch Stripling Issues a Call to Action in the Chronicle of Philanthropy
In a new Chronicle of Philanthropy opinion piece, Mitch Stripling, Director of the NYC Preparedness & Recovery Institute, issues a stark warning: federal support for local and state public health preparedness may be on the brink of evaporation.…
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PRI is Hiring! Preparedness Network Senior Manager
Reporting to the PRI Director, the Preparedness Network Senior Manager is expected to work proactively to develop a network/partnership approach with key leaders in each Borough to create a preparedness coalition that enhances existing effort and focus on the needs…
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Call for Interest: Student Summer Projects Exploring Creative Approaches to Public Health Preparedness and Response Messaging
The New York City Preparedness & Recovery Institute (PRI) is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity through our Racial Equity and Social Determinants of Health (RESDH) Team for students at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health…
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Commentary: Five Years After COVID, We Are Sitting Ducks
The following is an excerpt of a commentary recently published by the Times Union and authored by PRI Leads, Wafaa El-Sadr and Ayman El-Mohandes. To be ready for the next pandemic will take investment both locally and globally.…
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COVID-19, Five Years Later: What We’re Learning About NYC’s Societal Response to Emergencies
Five years ago, the first case of COVID-19 was identified in New York City (NYC). Shortly after, the city was in the midst of an unparalleled crisis, one that would upend daily life, devastate communities, and test our…
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Join The PRI COVID-19 Community Convenings
We’ve reluctantly decided to postpone the PRI COVID-19 Community Convenings. We realize that more time is needed to get the word out and allow for those interested to attend. We are sincerely apologize for this change. It was a…
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NYC Pandemic Response Institute to Become NYC Preparedness & Recovery Institute
The NYC Pandemic Response Institute will become the NYC Preparedness & Recovery Institute (PRI). This change reflects the breadth of our focus on preparedness and recovery for all public health emergencies, ensuring a stronger and more resilient New…
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New Series: Resilient Futures: Climate & Health Justice in NYC
An Interactive Workshop Series on Climate Change and Public Health The NYC Pandemic Response Institute (PRI), in collaboration with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), proudly presents “Resilient Futures: Climate & Health Justice in NYC.”…
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NYC Pandemic Response Institute Awards Grants for Innovative Tools to Strengthen Public Health Emergency Response
New York, NY – The New York City Pandemic Response Institute (PRI), in partnership with Columbia Engineering and the City University of New York (CUNY), has awarded grants to recipients of its first Funding Opportunity for Innovative Tools…
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R2C in Focus: A New Series Focusing on Building the Evidence for What Works
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Advancing Preparedness and Response: The Launch of the Five-Year Regional Workplan for HHS Region 2
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What We Heard: Priorities for Strengthening Public Health Preparedness in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
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PRI’s Narrative 2 Numbers Hackathon Turned Qualitative Insights into Actionable Ideas
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Resilient Futures: From Dialogue to Action on Climate and Health Justice