The Public Good Projects

09/26/2025

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline has received around 18 million calls, texts, or chats since its launch in 2022. In honor of National Su***de Prevention Month, we’re spotlighting how Stronger.org raises awareness of this vital resource and other mental health-related news.

Stronger helps public health advocates understand mental health issues in the headlines so that they can share information with loved ones and fight stigma.

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09/25/2025

Since 2020, the Life Unites Us campaign has worked to end the stigma around addiction in Pennsylvania in partnership with Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, Penn State Harrisburg, and Shatterproof. Featuring stories from Pennsylvanians in recovery and their allies, Life Unites Us shows that addiction can impact everyone—and that recovery is possible for anyone, too.

This National Recovery Month, see how Life Unites Us is changing the conversation around addiction.

09/23/2025

In the wake of Florida’s move to eliminate all vaccine requirements, vaccine-related conversations hit the largest spike in months.

In case you missed it: Just days after the announcement, Infodemiology.com’s team of media monitoring analysts and journalists examined these conversations, publishing a report about the mixed reactions online and shifts in language to describe vaccine requirements.

Read the report at https://bit.ly/468mJSS

09/22/2025

Shared Health Minnesota helps the Greater Minnesota community understand the risks of the flu and the importance of vaccination this season.

Find out how we’re helping to build a healthier Minnesota through messaging at SharedHealthMN.org.

09/16/2025

Don’t miss this webinar!

On Wednesday, Dr. Todd Wolynn, executive director of PGP’s Trusted Messenger Program, will speak at American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - ACOG’s webinar on respiratory virus season. His presentation will focus on effective communication strategies for talking about vaccines—helping increase vaccine acceptance now and develop trust with patients in the long term.

Learn more about the other speakers and register at www.acog.org/education-and-events/webinars/preparing-for-respiratory-virus-season-review-maternal-immunization-guidance.

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American College of Nurse-Midwives, AWHONN - The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, NPWH, Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine

A review of maternal immunization guidance and communication strategies to increase vaccine uptake and confidence.

09/08/2025

Next week, Dr. Todd Wolynn—executive director of PGP’s Trusted Messenger Program—will present at American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - ACOG's webinar on respiratory virus season. His presentation will explore communication strategies that promote vaccine acceptance while also building long-term trust with patients.

Register today: http://bit.ly/47A0R46

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American College of Nurse-Midwives, AWHONN - The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, NPWH, Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine

09/05/2025

PGP’s Stronger campaign helps communities navigate trending health topics with clarity.

Check out these examples of how Stronger.org breaks down the headlines—from heat alerts to mosquito-borne diseases.

Learn more at Stronger.org.

09/03/2025

Join this webinar hosted by American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - ACOG and the Maternal Immunization Task Force to better understand vaccine recommendations for pregnant people this respiratory virus season, along with effective communication strategies. Dr. Todd Wolynn of PGP’s Trusted Messenger Program will present on how health care providers can build trust with patients, the AIMS framework for talking about vaccines, and more.

Find more information and register: http://bit.ly/3JJXldh

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American College of Nurse-Midwives, AWHONN - The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, NPWH, Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine

08/31/2025

Since 2020, Life Unites Us—in partnership with Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, Penn State Harrisburg, and Shatterproof—has been changing the conversation around addiction to reduce stigma.

Overdose deaths are declining in Pennsylvania and across the country, but the opioid crisis continues to harm lives—and people with addiction continue to be stigmatized.

This International Overdose Awareness Day, Life Unites Us is raising awareness of ways to prevent overdose deaths and stop stigma.

Learn more about Life Unites Us at LifeUnitesUs.com.

08/29/2025

Communities deserve accurate health news—in accessible formats that meet them where they are.

Public Good News, PGP’s nonprofit newsroom, provides news coverage in English and Spanish, with audio narration on select stories.

From at-home cervical cancer screening to ways to improve health literacy, PGN brings communities the information they need to stay healthy.

Check out Public Good News for more on how we uphold community-driven health news.

08/22/2025

The Common Health Coalition unites the country’s leading health organizations to reimagine the health system. PGP is proud to stand alongside hundreds of other members—including hospitals, insurers, health departments, academic institutions, and many others—in the pursuit of better health for all.

Learn more about becoming a member at bit.ly/4fihBi7.

08/20/2025

It’s back-to-school season! Check out some recent content to see how our programs are preparing communities for fall.

🧡 empowers digital volunteers to share trusted health information in English and Spanish.

💪 helps individuals stay on top of trending health topics, going beyond the headlines.

📚 gives parents the accurate info and tips they need for a healthy school year.

Check out each program for more content.