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PHI’s Dr. Cohn Featured in New Film Exploring DDT's Health & Enviro Impacts

Dr. Barbara Cohn, director of PHI’s Child Health and Development Studies, is featured in a new documentary that delves into the short- and long-term health and environmental impacts of DDT. Out of Plain Sight follows LA Times environmental journalist and Pulitzer Prize-finalist Roseanna Xia, who in 2020 broke the story that as many as half a million DDT barrels had been quietly dumped into the ocean decades ago, just off the coast of LA. In the film, Dr. Cohn underscores the alarming reality that chemicals like DDT will stay in our environment for the long-term, posing health threats to humans and entire ecosystems for generations to come. "This is another interpretation of what 'forever chemical' means, right?" says Dr. Cohn. "When people use that term, they often think that forever means that it just sits in the environment and it never goes away. Well, the impact may be forever too."

The film screens tonight in New York City at 9 pm at the Village East Cinemas by Angelika, and is available to watch virtually on-demand from Nov. 17 to Dec. 1. See the trailer, get tickets & learn more →

Join Today: How Native Leaders & Multi-Sector Partners Are Investing in Health While Strengthening Self-Determination

Tune in today (Monday, November 18) from 10-11am PT for a Network Commons webinar from PHI's Build Healthy Places Network, featuring Native leaders who are leveraging multi-sector approaches to address social determinants of health, such as constructing state-of-the-art healthcare facilities; and developing innovative solutions for Native communities experiencing homelessness. Presenters will also discuss how public health and community development partners can build relationships and cultivate trust with Tribal and Native organizations, ensuring that efforts are rooted in principles of Native self-determination. Register now →

Webinars, Events & Trainings

Case Study: Community Engagement & Legal Epidemiology to Address Inequity: TODAY: Monday, November 18 | 12:30-1:30pm PT. PHI’s Population Health Innovation Lab will explore how grassroots efforts are reshaping local governance and empowering marginalized voices in the community of East Point, Georgia. Presenters will share how they are amplifying community stories and solutions, by utilizing strategies such as a Community Advisory Board, legal epidemiology and PhotoVoice. Hear lessons learned and local successes in how community residents are integral in influencing policy to advance health equity and dismantle structural racism. Join →

3rd California Regional Regenerative Meat Event: Reception & Dinner: TODAY: Monday, November 18 | 5-8pm PT | Cost: $125. Join PHI's Roots of Change at the third California Regional Regenerative Meat Event: "Celebrating Successes and Exploring Expanding Opportunities." Join community members, meat producers, processors, chefs, butchers and buyers for a reception and dinner, featuring an evening of dialogue about the future and celebrating success. This event will culminate three years of USDA-funded work to develop high-value regional meat supply chains in Northern California. Buy tickets →

Using Enviro Data Tools to Advance Health & Equity: Wednesday, November 20 | 12-1pm PT. Join PHI’s Tracking California to explore three of their powerful GIS-based tools—the Data Explorer, the Traffic Tool, and the Pesticide Mapping Tool—designed to help Californians navigate complex environmental health data at the state and local levels. This webinar will explore how practitioners and advocates can leverage these tools to track environmental hazards and related health outcomes, helping to equip participants with skills to make data-driven decisions. Register →

Enhancing & Accelerating Outbreak Response & Prevention in Healthcare Settings: December 11-13 | 9am-1pm PT each day Early bird rate: $775 | Regular rate: $850. PHI’s Population Health Innovation Lab invites health departments and partners to a three-day virtual workshop designed specifically to enhance foundational capabilities in assessment and surveillance through development of effective systems and collaborations. Over the course of three days, participants will explore best practices, innovative strategies and effective tools for improving outbreak prevention and response. Last day to register for workshop: December 4, 2024. Learn more →

ADA & the Right to Access Effective Communication: Thursday, December 12 | 12-1pm PT. Join PHI’s Pacific ADA Center to discuss how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects your rights to effective communication. Learn about the ADA and your civil rights as a person with a disability. Registration for this session will close December 11 at 3pm PT. Register →

More from PHI

• Workbook for Caregivers Supporting People with Serious, Chronic & Advanced Illnesses: Caregivers play a critical role in the lives of people with chronic, serious and advanced illnesses—taking on additional physical tasks and time commitments, as well as navigating emotional challenges. This Workbook for Caregivers, created by PHI’s AC Care Alliance, is designed to help caregivers organize caregiving tasks, build a fellowship of people and organizations that can help, plan for difficult conversations and still take good care of themselves. It also includes personal worksheets, illustrative examples and easy-to-follow instructions. See the Workbook and watch a video with insights on how to use the resource, from AC Care Alliance participants & staff →
• PHI Statement on U.S. Elections: "At our core, public health is about community": "At our core, public health is about community: by design, by definition, by how we work," writes PHI President and CEO Melissa Stafford Jones. "The heart at the center of PHI’s work is our mission, values and commitment to health and equity for everyone to thrive, particularly communities that have been most excluded from the systems we live within. That will never waver. While the strategies we use to achieve our goals will always adapt to address the challenges we face, the north star of our work will not." Read the full statement →
• PHI & Blue Shield Announce Pittman Prize & Joe Hafey Awardees: This month, PHI and Blue Shield of California Foundation announced the recipients of PHI's Pittman Prize, created in 2023 to honor previous PHI president Dr. Mary Pittman for her contributions to the public health field. PHI also awarded the 2024 Joe Hafey Leadership award in recognition of PHI founder and inaugural president. Nominations are made from within PHI’s portfolio of more than sixty public health programs to recognize and support innovative, effective approaches to addressing health challenges, both domestic and global. See all 2024 awardees →
• PHI in the News: Health Risks of High Potency Cannabis: A new report released by an independent scientific panel of experts, including PHI's Dr. Lynn Silver, dives deep into the issue of high potency cannabis. It also shares recommendations to advance safer cannabis products and support community health and equity. "These new products bear little resemblance to the traditional plant; from high potency flower to concentrates for ‘dabbing’ and vaping, they pose significantly greater risks of dependency and triggering psychosis... Given the growing toll of addiction and mental illness, there is no excuse for further delay in public policy," said Dr. Silver in the Sacramento Bee. Read the article →

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