On May 3, 2018, join the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health, Greene County MAGIC, Healthy Blair County Coalition, Community Health Improvement Partnership (Fayette County), and the Pennsylvania Department of Health to share evidence-based practices and to develop concrete goals to improve health outcomes in Pennsylvania from 9:00AM to 12:00PM at the Alleghenies Unlimited Care Providers [...]
April 20, 2018 - Every April, the American Heart Association celebrates physical activity and encourages all Americans to commit to being more active on a regular basis. Individuals, communities, schools, and workplaces can participate in the Move More - Live More movement by using this toolkit of educational and promotional materials. You can participate by registering here. Check out the [...]
Dr. Trina Thompson and Dr. Marquita Decker-Palmer, of the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health, will be presenting their research at the Jefferson College of Population Health Forum, on April 11, from 8:30-9:30 AM. Along with Dr. Sharon Larson and Dr. Norma A. Padrón, of the Center for Population Health Research at Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, Dr. Thompson and Decker-Palmer will discussing their [...]
April 4, 2018 - This week is National Public Health Week. Help spread the word and see how everyone can be part of this movement, "Healthiest Nation 2030: Changing Our Future Together". This is a team effort, bringing community planners, educators, employers, law enforcement, and others together to help advance public health. Let's work together to help create a healthier future for [...]
April 4, 2018 - Yesterday, Lift Johnstown hosted a successful Project Party at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center. Over 70 organizations recruited volunteers for community work ranging from planting flowers to mentoring youth. To find out more information, go to the Lift Johnstown website here.
April 1, 2018 – Health Matters is a monthly segment in the Tribune-Democrat that features topics that are important to the health of our communities. This month, Health Matters featured Physical Activity
March 29 – The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health attended the 2nd Annual Vietnam Era Veterans Day celebration today at 1st Summit Arena. The event was hosted by the Veteran Community Initiatives, Inc. (VCI), the Laurel Highlands Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA-364), and the Conemaugh Valley Veterans (CVV). Honored today were two area Vets, [...]
March 27, 2018 - Today is the American Diabetes Association Alert Day! Every year the American Diabetes Association issues a “wake-up call” to help people learn about the seriousness of diabetes, and to encourage everyone to take the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test. One in three Americans is at risk for getting type 2 diabetes, which can lead to serious health problems [...]
March 26, 2018 – Today, US Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos, met with local community leaders including the Center’s Executive Director, Trina Thompson, at Greater Johnstown Elementary School. The Tribune-Democrat is covering the story here. To learn more about how education affects our health, see what the American Public Health Association says.
March 22, 2018 - Yesterday, the Johnstown Free Clinic celebrated its new name, Highlands Health: Laurel Highlands Free & Charitable Medical Clinic, and its broader mission to serve the region's underinsured. WJAC-TV, the Courier Express, the Bradford Era, the Daily American, and others covered the event. Click the links to learn more! Check out the Clinic's new website [...]
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