The Public Good Projects

Always thankful to work with dedicated partners and the PGP community as we strive to strengthen public health everywhere. Happy Thanksgiving! #Thanksgiving

In an interview with Los Originales, a radio show by the Community Health Worker Coalition for Migrants and Refugees, PGN discusses why resources like “Hablemos de Salud,” a WhatsApp newsletter, are integral to Spanish readers. Click below to listen👇 bit.ly/40V0CNo

There are a lot of confusing and false narratives out there. With the Infodemiology Training Program, health care providers and public health professionals can learn how to use debunking to craft effective responses. Get the full free training here: bit.ly/40SoSQj

ElBeacon.org activates influencers who speak authentically about why staying safe during respiratory virus season is so important, especially for immunocompromised people. Read the @PublicGoodNews article mentioned at bit.ly/3XKCfPv.

A recent study about the presence of lead in tampons sparked both concerns and misleading information on social media. @PublicGoodNews explains what the study found, why tampons are still considered safe by the FDA, and what alternatives are available. bit.ly/3ztEwqg.

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, El Beacon has been highlighting Hispanic/Latine pioneers who have made a significant impact in history, from astronauts to activists. El Beacon empowers its members to bolster their communities with science-backed health facts. ElBeacon.org

"In our last vaccine drive in Aberdeen, we managed to get 18 people in a very small town vaccinated for the first time." —Dr. Ileana Ponce-González @PublicGoodNews talked with a Washington state org about using radio to share info and encourage vaccine uptakebit.ly/4e26NDc

Have you heard? @PublicGoodNews has a new listening option to continue bringing accessible health news to communities across the U.S. This feature enables listeners to take PGN on the go, with select stories available in English and Spanish. bit.ly/3Xu0ToA

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Now that all updated COVID-19 vaccines are approved, public health organizations are kicking their vaccination campaigns into high gear. @PublicGoodNews talked with @MarysCenter about how the org is navigating virus season and the end of the Bridge Access Program.bit.ly/4g3u5tX

It’s #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay: There were over 100,000 overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2023. @PublicGoodNews breaks down harm reduction, an evidence-based approach that prevents fatal overdoses, reduces HIV rates, and connects people with social support.bit.ly/3z2oqTY

As National Immunization Awareness Month ends, we want to shout-out uInfluence, a campaign that helps ensure kids are protected from diseases like polio. With 77,000+ members, this global network gets evidence-based information to the people who need it most.uInfluence.com

As part of the Partnering for Vaccine Equity program, PGP creates content about COVID-19 and flu vaccines and simplifies the latest info so that community orgs can respond to members' questions with facts. Visit the VaccineResourceHub.org for hundreds of downloadable materials.

Pregnant people with a COVID-19 infection are at higher risk of serious complications and new research is exploring how common long COVID is for them. @PublicGoodNews talked with maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Torri Metz(@UofUHealth) about the data:bit.ly/3SVGpm5

In honor of National Immunization Awareness Month, we're highlighting PGP's vaccine equity work. First is El Beacon, a network of Hispanic/Latine community members who inform their communities, whether that's with a Bad Bunny meme or answers about upcoming vaccines.ElBeacon.org

Turn data into action with the Public Health Infodemiology Brief: bit.ly/3MoCbzLJournal… and communications experts monitor trending conversations and provide messaging guidance, whether you’re updating FAQ pages about bird flu or need to know the latest fentanyl myths.

Harm reduction programs help Appalachians find HIV testing, overdose prevention tools, and social support. To fight stigma, we've worked on a multifaceted project that includes bit.ly/3YOFuYf, which teams up with volunteers to spread facts about harm reduction.

"If [a service] is not accessible to the homebound client, it might as well not exist," says Daniel Garcia of @mowsatx. Read the latest from @PublicGoodNews’s Community Voices at bit.ly/4fz6MI0.

We're working with @KFF on a new series that highlights the latest trending health conversations and what they mean for public health. Find the Monitor at bit.ly/3zHWjcT.

As bird flu spreads, journalists at @PublicGoodNews and media monitoring analysts at Infodemiology.com have been looking at online discussions about the outbreak—and what lessons from COVID-19 tell us about these conversations. Find the report at bit.ly/46eiaou.