When plant foods are ultra-processed, the health benefits disappear washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/…

Please join us on June 19 for a webinar about how Franciscan values can inform our efforts to create a healthy and safe food system, and policy solutions we can mobilize around now. Register at: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… FranciscanActionNet

As a founding member of the Interfaith Campaign for Food & Nutrition Security, IRUSA Advocacy has ensured food and nutrition security for millions. See how Qurbani, (or Udhiyah) has contributed to the end of hunger everywhere! medium.com/@interfaith_fo…

BVO: The FDA finally bans brominated vegetable oil | Center for Science in the Public Interest (cspinet.org) cspinet.org/cspi-news/bvo-…

Aramark (valued at $8.7 billion) profits from forced labor in the US & the California Supreme Court allows it to happen. courthousenews.com/california-sup…—%20The%20California%20Supreme,work%20for%20a%20private%20contractor

Amid record-breaking temperatures, U.S. workers unite for #HeatWeek—a clarion call for every employer and elected official to prioritize workplace heat safety. "We have to keep struggling until the right to water, shade and rest is given to all workers." hubs.ly/Q02LjbZx0

Today is my six year anniversary at STAT, and while it's also my last week here, I still feel super lucky (and I'm still putting out stories!) Today is a profile of Kevin Hall, and stay tuned for one more feature before time is up! statnews.com/2024/09/11/ult…

We’ve seen the harm caused by fossil fuel pollution and climate change—now it’s our turn to speak out and protect our communities. Ending fossil fuels is a new beginning for health. Join us to add your voice: ms2ch.org #ClimateWeekNYC

New report from the Task Force on #FiscalPolicyForHealth, co-chaired by Mike Bloomberg, Lawrence H. Summers, and Mia Amor Mottley: raising health taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks could raise $3.7 trillion (USD) globally. Download the report today ⬇️ bit.ly/47y1xF0

Call for board members! If you are interested in using your skills and enthusiasm to further IPHN’s mission of facilitating impactful relationships between faith communities and organizations to advance public health, please contact us at [email protected]

This #WorldFoodDay, IPHN has joined partners in the Interfaith Campaign for Food and Nutrition Security and CSPI to call for collective action to achieve the goals laid out in the 2022 White House National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition and Health medium.com/@interfaith_fo…

Farmers across NY (small, mid-sized, co-ops, and family-run) deserve fair opportunities to thrive. The #GoodFoodNY Bill ensures public dollars support our local producers. 📞 Take action NOW: Call & Tweet to get it signed into law HERE ➡️win.newmode.net/newyorkstatego…

Farmers across NY—small, mid-sized, co-ops, and family-run—deserve fair opportunities to thrive. The #GoodFoodNY Bill ensures public dollars support our local producers. Take action to get it signed into law. bit.ly/GFNYaction2024

“If Governor Kathy Hochul signs #GoodFoodNY, local producers & institutions will be the winners,” says The Buffalo News editorial board. The benefits for NY farmers & communities are clear. It’s time to sign #GoodFoodNY! buffalonews.com/opinion/editor…

New Yorkers deserve to know what they're eating. Yesterday, we passed the Food Safety & Chemical Disclosure Act, which would strengthen transparency in our food system. I thank Assemblymember Dr. Anna R. Kelles for her expertise and leadership and my colleagues in the Senate for their support.

Assemblymember Dr. Anna R. Kelles This would not have been possible without the dedicated advocacy of organizations locally and nationally, but I specifically want to thank Center for Science in the Public Interest, @EWG, and IPHN for their insight and tireless organizing efforts.

Thanks to David Sandman of New York Health Foundation for calling out the ⁦⁦⁦MTA⁩ for its decision to undercut public health for chump change. davidsandman.medium.com/not-going-your…

The MTA’s decision to allow alcohol advertising is a major challenge to the health of New Yorkers, the NYC Health Department’s goal of reducing the prevalence of chronic diseases, and our commitment to health equity.