Fund for Public Health in New York City

One of our core programmatic areas of focus is fighting epidemics. Epidemics including communicable diseases, such as COVID-19, and dangerous conditions or behaviors, such as drug overdose, represent some of the greatest challenges to our city’s health. The rise of COVID-19 led to immense challenges across our city and our nation, causing incalculable losses. But epidemics can also include other rapidly spreading health threats, dangerous conditions like obesity, and social conditions like racism, many of which were exacerbated by the pandemic. We have a vast array of programs and projects we manage in partnership with the Health Department in this public health issue area, including partnering with 33 community and faith-based organizations to ensure equitable access to and confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine in the communities hardest hit by the pandemic; and expanding access to life-saving naloxone kits and Buprenorphine, a treatment for opioid dependence.