Traffic safety remains an important health issue
April's Health Matters article and Infographic in the Tribune Democrat highlights motor vehicle accidents as a leading cause of death in the United States
Health Matters-Hidden Risks: Do you have Kidney Disease?
March's Health Matters article and Infographic in the Tribune Democrat discusses the relationship between diabetes and kidney disease. Johnstown kidney specialist Dr. Faina Gurevich shares here knowledge and experience with the disease.
Health Matters – Dental Health Key Component of Pediatric Wellness
February's Health Matters article and Infographic in the Tribune Democrat focus on the importance of pediatric dental health. Local dentists discuss the importance of dental care from a young age and its link to overall health and wellness.
Health Matters – FDA to require listing of added sugar on labels
January, 2019 – The Tribune Democrat’s Health Matters article and Infographic for this month focuses on Americans' overindulgence in sugar, especially added sugar, which is leading to diabetes and a wide array of other health issues. Nursing instructor Desiree Beppler discusses how she tries to reinforce the issue with her students at Mount Aloysius College in Cresson. The [...]
Health Matters – Diet, stress key health factors
December, 2018 – The Tribune Democrat’s Health Matters article and the Infographic for this month focuses on stress-related behavioral health causes and management techniques. Tanya Kindel, a licensed clinical psychologist with Conemaugh Counseling, discusses how to use planning, mindfulness, and balance to manage stressful demands and overeating tendencies during the holidays.
Health Matters – ER or Urgent Care?
November, 2018 - The Tribune Democrat's Health Matters article for this month focuses on the differences between Emergency Room (ER) department and Urgent Care Center (UCC) visits. Learn more about when you should visit the Emergency Room, why Urgent Care centers are a better option when your condition is not life-threatening, and how you can [...]
Recreation Opportunities in Cambria County
October 30, 2018 - The Cambria County Recreation Opportunities Resource, created by the Cambria County Conservation & Recreation Authority (CCCRA) and the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health, is available in order to provide an interactive resource on our website for helping families get active.
The 1889 Jefferson Center Participates in the Red Ribbon Campaign
October 23, 2018 - The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health is proud to be part of the Red Ribbon Campaign, the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the United States that helps communities to take a visible stand for healthy lifestyles and drug-free living, particularly for children. The Center, along with the Community [...]
The 1889 Jefferson Center at the Cambria County Resource Fair
October 3, 2018 - The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health was present at the Bridging Cambria County Resource Fair, on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at the Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center, raising awareness about the importance of eating healthy, as well as the benefits a balanced, healthy diet has particularly for those suffering from [...]
1889 Jefferson Center Partners With the Greater Johnstown School District
September 26, 2018 - The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health is proud to be part of the partnership between the Greater Johnstown School District and Communities in Schools, a national organization that builds relationships for empowering students to stay in school and achieve in life. The collaboration aims at ensuring that the physical health [...]