This month, the Tribune-Democrat's Health Matters article focuses on vaccination coverage, school immunization rates, as well as the level of misconception that still exists among individuals, mostly parents, regarding the positive impact vaccines have on the prevention of diseases and epidemics. The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health is working to spread the good word [...]
Register for the 1889 Foundation Golf Outing, taking place at the Sunnehanna Country Club in Johnstown on Monday, July 23, 2018. All proceeds will be used to support the health and wellness of our community. Call 1889 Foundation at 814.532.0100 for more information.
Come to Windber Recreation Park this Sunday, July 22, 2018 from 12 - 5 PM for the 13th Annual Pet Therapy Day, hosted by the 1889 Foundation. Purchase your basket party tickets and/or make a donation by following this link.
July 11, 2018 - This month the Tribune-Democrat's Health Matters covered the important topic of veteran's health. In Cambria and Somerset Counties, almost 10% of residents are veterans. People who served in the military face unique health concerns that should be considered and supported. To learn more, read here
The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health is announcing a $2million Request for Proposal. The Award to Support Training, Consulting, and Implementation of Innovative Diabetes Interventions is posted on our website at https://www.1889jeffersoncenter.org/resources/funding-opportunities/ An informational webinar will be offered on July 16, 2018, 4-5PM EDT. Please register for the webinar by clicking here After [...]
June 7, 2018 - Looking for community resources like transportation, housing, or health services? Come to Cambria County Resource Fair this Thursday, June 7th at the Nanty Glo Fire Hall (902 Chestnut Street in Nanty Glo, PA).
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May 21, 2018 - The Center, along with other teams from the Jefferson College of Population Health, will be presenting research at the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research conference in Baltimore, Maryland from May 21st to May 23rd. The Center will show other health researchers how they learned about community health priorities from people living in Western Pennsylvania.
May 19, 2018 - Come join the Highmark Walk for A Healthy Community this Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Central Park in downtown Johnstown! This is a great way to get some exercise and benefit a good cause! Donations will benefit 18 different community organizations in the region.
May 6, 2018 - This month, the Tribune-Democrat's Health Matters article features another topic that is important to the health of our communities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "More than 10 times as many U.S. citizens have died prematurely from cigarette smoking than have died in all the wars fought by the United [...]
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