Region 2 Center for Public Health Preparedness and Response (R2C)

As part of the CDC’s goal of establishing regional centers to enhance and implement the evidence base for public health preparedness and response, PRI was selected to establish a center in HHS Region 2, which includes New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Over a five year period (October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2029), this project will contribute to improving the adaptive capacity of the region in addressing public health threats and, eventually, reducing morbidity, mortality and health disparities due to public health emergencies.

In its first year, the Region 2 Center for Public Health Preparedness and Response (R2C) has:

• Convened a ~30 member Regional Coordinating Body (RCB) made up of multi-sectoral PHPR stakeholders across R2 to develop a workplan for the region.
• Defined at least three practitioner priorities and accompanying objectives based on PHPR focus areas to increase uptake of evidence-based strategies and interventions (EBSIs) over three sessions with the RCB.
• Established and convene a Steering Committee (SC) to help plan, coordinate, collaborate on, and implement the five-year work of the R2C
• Created a five-year Regional Workplan that describes specific activities across R2 that will accomplish the priorities and objectives of the RCB
• In partnership with Rutgers University, created a five-year Regional Workplan for Tribal, Rural, or Frontier Areas within Region 2. 

Moving forward the R2C, in collaboration with the R2 Steering Committee, is working on implementing activities described in the Five-Year Workplan. This includes implementing activities directly, coordinating their implementation, or supporting their implementation by providing technical assistance, training, and/or guidance.

For inquiries about the R2C, email Mary Cleary, Senior Project Manager – Regional Centers for PHPR.