About Us
The Puerto Rico Public Health Trust (PRPHT) is a program of the Puerto Rico Trust for Science, Technology and Research, established in April 2019. It has been designated by law as the Puerto Rico Public Health Trust. The goal of PRPHT is to provide strategies, leadership, and innovative developments to create evidence-based solutions that help us make informed decisions.
During 2020, we initiated collaborations and initiatives aimed at health prevention and safety measures during the COVID-19 public health emergency. We have excelled in community work and the development of partnerships with more than 100 organizations including the Puerto Rico Department of Health and 600 community leaders from the 78 municipalities of Puerto Rico. In the process we have advanced our mission to promote the health, quality of life and well-being of our population to achieve health equity in Puerto Rico’s communities.
Our community focus seeks to provide avenues to improve self-management, entrepreneurship and develop the economy of our population. In addition, we have various programs that have served the community on multiple fronts, such as the earthquakes and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
- Community Liaison
- Community Health Promoters
- Mental Health
- Telemedicine and Distance Learning
- Research and Development
- Telemedicine for the Elderly
- Community Health Workers
- COVID-19 Variant Surveillance Laboratory in Puerto Rico
- COVID-19 Molecular Testing Group
- COVID-19 Patient Registry
- To achieve sustainable equity in the health of Puerto Rican communities and improve their quality of life through innovation, collaboration and community participation.
- To serve as a trusted partner working with public and private entities to identify and realize evidence-based, community-driven solutions.
The Event: Puerto Rico Public Health Summit 2022
The Puerto Rico Public Health Trust (PRPHT) is pleased to present the second edition of the Puerto Rico Public Health Summit 2022, Wednesday, April 6 and Thursday, April 7, 2022.
The conference, which will take place during National Public Health Week, April 4-10, 2022, and will be held as part of PRPHT’s third anniversary, will be held under the theme Advancing Public Health in Puerto Rico’s Communities during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first edition of the Puerto Rico Publica Health Summit held in 2020, served to lay the groundwork for the importance of public health in Puerto Rico, discussing challenges, lessons learned and future trends in the midst of a pandemic. In addition, we created an important platform for visibility, information, resources and learning for health professionals, academia, faculty, scientists, students, organizations, journalists, and community leaders in our communities.
This year we will again address the core themes, as well as discuss science, public policy, and best practices to advance the public health value chain, promote behavioral health and equity in an inclusive and interactive environment. We will also discuss the importance of the study of persistent COVID and the physical and mental sequelae of disease and pandemic.
- Climate change and health
- Preparing for the next pandemic
- Health and racial equity
- Innovations in workforce development and training
- Telemedicine
- Mental health
- Education in the aftermath of disasters
- Prolonged COVID (Long COVID)
- Food Security
- Impact of the economy/business model following a pandemic
- Health care industry burnout
This year’s event will be in virtual mode and will last for two days.
NOTE: Registration is valid for both days. Virtual capacity of 1,000 people per day.
Live Stream on our Facebook Page
Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 8:30am – 5:30pm.
Thursday, April 7, 2022, 8:30am – 1:00pm
Panelists
Local and international experts who will serve as panelists for the different events that we will discuss for the benefit of the communities of Puerto Rico, the Academy and the medical class of the country.
Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust
Puerto Rico Public Healt Trust
Sr Director Latin American & Caribbean Programs
Americares Puerto Rico
Emory University School of Medicine
Emory University School of Medicine
Department of Health of Puerto Rico
Medical Sciences Campus – UPR
Medical Sciences Campus – UPR
Puerto Rico Department of Health
Support Program Manager
Ponce Health Science University
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical Sciences Campus – UPR
Health – RCM
Director Community Health Program – PRPHT
Puerto Rico Department of Health
Puerto Rico Public Health Trust
Massachusetts General Hospital
Department of Economic Development of Puerto Rico (DDEC)
Coordinator Taller Salud
President “Ciencia en tus Manos”
Puerto Rico Public Health Trust
Department of Environmental Health,
UPR – MSC
Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust
Puerto Rico Department of Health
PRSTRT
Center for Environmental Education Conservation and Research (CECIA)
Colaboradores/Collaborators
Contacts
Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust
PO Box 363475
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-3475
105 Carr. #21, Km. 0.8 Bo. Monacillo
San Juan, PR 00927
Elizabeth Vale Rivera, MBA
Communications Director
Cel: 787-691-3463
Tel: 787-523-5651
