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PRI Explores Leveraging Diverse Data Sources for Crisis Preparedness & Response
On December 10, 2024, the NYC Pandemic Response Institute (PRI) hosted its second Data Expo, convening stakeholders from government, academia, the business, and community organizations to reflect on and brainstorm solutions to enhance data-sharing practices, integrate non-traditional data…
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An Update on the PRI COVID-19 Review
The NYC Pandemic Response Institute (PRI) continues to lead efforts to prepare New York City for future public health emergencies. We are in the midst of conducting a multicomponent, mixed-methods review of the health emergency response to COVID-19…
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Calling all Leaders in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, & the US Virgin Islands!
We are excited to announce a unique opportunity to shape the future of public health preparedness and response (PHPR) in our region. We are seeking a diverse group of individuals to join the Regional Coordinating Body (RCB) for…
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Summary Report: Enhancing Data Sharing Partnerships for Public Health Emergencies and Response
Earlier this year, the NYC Pandemic Response Institute invited a group of multisectoral stakeholders to the first of a series of Data Expos, to reflect on past data sharing practices and guide future partnerships before, during, and after…
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NYC Pandemic Response Institute at ICAP at Columbia University Awarded CDC Funding to Establish Regional Center for Public Health Preparedness and Response
PRI Also Awarded Funding to Support Coordination of National Network of Regional Centers NEW YORK, NY (October 17, 2024) – The NYC Pandemic Response Institute (PRI) at ICAP at Columbia University has been awarded a five-year cooperative agreement…
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Special PRI Curated Journal Highlights Climate Change Communication Challenges
Climate change, accelerating for several decades, is producing major threats to human health around the world. Despite urgent warnings from the scientific community about the dire consequences of climate change – and what people can do to mitigate it…
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Stay Informed on Mpox: Updated Fact Sheet (Aug 21, 2024)
As you are likely aware, there is an ongoing outbreak of Mpox in DRC with a specific clade of the virus with some cases reported in neighboring countries as well as a handful of cases reported from other…
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New Book Co-Authored by PRI Director Mitch Stripling: The Epistemology of Disasters and Social Change
The Epistemology of Disasters and Social Change: Pandemics, Protests, and Possibilities, co-authored by renowned feminist philosopher Jordan Pascoe and PRI Director Mitch Stripling, a public health crisis response expert, explores the profound ways in which disasters – ranging…
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The CUNY Recovery Corps: Reducing care barriers in NYC during COVID
A new publication authored by CUNY SPH senior leadership and staff, including Danielle Greene, PRI Chief Operating Officer for CUNY SPH, portrays the challenges and successes of the CUNY Recovery Corps (CRC), a virtual call center, established to help New…
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PRI Faculty Rachael Piltch-Loeb and Scott Ratzan on H5N1 Communications
PRI Workforce Capacity and Preparedness Faculty Co-Lead Rachael Piltch-Loeb and PRI Communications Co-Lead Scott Ratzan with fellow CUNY SPH Faculty Denis Nash write in an opinion piece in The Hill about the recent third human case of H5N1…
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New CUNY SPH 23-Country Study on Pandemic Fatigue and Vaccine Hesitancy
While it found that global uptake of at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose was robust, a new survey published in Nature Medicine revealed mixed signals about the current acceptance of vaccines generally, especially COVID-19 boosters. The new survey…
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WHO, OECD, and World Bank Call for More Holistic Tools and Collaborations in New Guidance
The far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic underscore the critical need for evidence-informed, transparent and inclusive decision-making. Policy-makers have grappled with complex choices amidst uncertainty. They have constantly reassessed response measures while navigating their economic implications and unintended…
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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