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In our latest PICture This article, we explore the connection between extreme heat, health equity, and the importance of prevention-focused approaches that address the conditions shaping community health.

Extreme Heat Is a Public Health Emergency, And It’s Hitting Some Communities Harder - Institute for Public Strategies March didn’t just feel unusually hot; it marked a stark escalation in extreme heat that communities across the country could not ignore. Communities across the country experienced record-breaking temperatures, with some climatologists declaring this most recent heat wave as one of the most signifi...

Prevention is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve community health. Through early support, collaboration, and community engagement, we can build healthier futures together.

Youth leaders from the Tijuana River Valley Youth Circle took their advocacy to the State Capitol for Ocean Day 2026, speaking with legislators about environmental health, coastal protection, air quality, and equitable access to outdoor spaces.

IPS is honored to mentor and support these incredible young advocates as they lead change in their communities. 🌎

This March, take a moment to check in with yourself and uplift the women around you. 💜

Small acts of support create lasting impact!
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100 years of brilliance. 100 years of Black excellence. Honoring the past, celebrating the present, and inspiring the next 100 years.✊🏾

Mental Health Matters:

We Need to Rethink Su***de Prevention Starting Before Crisis To save lives, we must focus on cultivating the conditions that prevent despair.

🌱 Dry January 🌱
This month is about giving your body and mind a reset. Taking a break from alcohol can improve sleep, boost energy, support mental health, and help you reflect on habits that no longer serve you.

Whether it’s for a month or just a moment, choosing to pause is a powerful act of self-care. You don’t need a reason beyond wanting to feel better.

If you’re participating, we’re cheering you on. If you’re not, we still support making mindful choices that protect your health. 💚

The surprising effect of dry January that’s not your liver and sleep quality It’s around the four-week mark that many people notice the most dramatic difference – particularly in facial structure

🎆 The best New Year’s resolution? Make it home alive.

Impaired driving is 100% preventable.
Your choices tonight shape tomorrow.

Celebrate smart. Drive sober.

Don’t Be The ‘I’ in DUI. – Go Safely CA Don’t Be The ‘I’ in DUI. Impaired driving costs California lives. Too many impaired drivers involved in crashes that killed people thought they were fine. They see their mistake in hindsight and that they should have known better. But by then, it’s too late. Driving under the influence of an...

🎉 Ring in the New Year—Not a Tragedy 🎉

New Year’s Eve should end with memories, not sirens.
If you plan to drink or use substances, don’t drive.

🚗 Plan a ride
📱 Use a rideshare
🏠 Stay the night
👫 Look out for each other

A safe ride home is the best way to start the new year.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MAAD) Holidays are a time for celebration, but remember to plan ahead for a sober ride to help protect innocent lives.Follow FOX 5 San Diego:https://www.fox5sandie...