Community Collaborations In 2018
December 31, 2017 - Tribune Democrat Article on Community Collaborations in 2018
Beat the Holiday Blues
For many, December is the busiest month of the year, with work deadlines, and family and social obligations. As a result, many of us have a tendency to neglect our basic needs by skipping exercise, eating unhealthy foods, and increasing our consumption of alcohol. As the holiday season kicks into high gear, it’s especially important [...]
Why obesity is a top population health issue
We have been talking about ways to improve your health by introducing small changes to your daily routine. It’s really important to be careful about what you eat and to get moving because obesity, and obesity-related problems, are the top barriers to good health; obesity is the leading cause of diabetes and hypertension and is [...]
Improving population health starts at home: movement and exercise
Last week’s post suggested small adjustments to your daily routine that will help support a healthy lifestyle. Making healthier food choices is a good start, but a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about the food you eat; you also need to incorporate movement and exercise. Let’s look at some easy ways to get you moving more. [...]
Improving population health starts at home: eating habits
We often hear that the path to better health is through diet, exercise and eliminating bad habits. But what we don’t hear is that these changes in behavior can also have a positive impact on the health of our community. Living a healthy lifestyle not only benefits you and your family, but helps your neighbors [...]
Health Priorities
November 22, 2017 - Article in Tribune Democrat about The Center's Health Priorities
What is population health and why does it matter?
Population health seeks to create conditions that promote health, prevent adverse events, and improve outcomes. We use data to determine community needs, develop and implement new strategies to address these needs, and measure the outcomes in the community. Population health is a relatively new concept that emerged in the 1990s, and has been studied mostly [...]
Recent Tribune-Democrat coverage of the Center for Population Health
The Tribune-Democrat of Johnstown has covered the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health extensively in the recent past. Below is a roundup of the coverage: November 5: Agents of wellness: Center targets healthier communities through education, economics. Key quote: "'For our long-range goal to make our community healthier, so many other things come into play,' center Executive Director [...]
Website launch caps a busy few months
The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health has been busily working since the official ribbon-cutting was held on March 21, 2017. We're delighted to premiere this new website to keep you better-informed about our mission and activities. In our first months, we have focused on research and information-gathering, with the goal of identifying the key [...]
1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health is now open!
Just over a year ago the 1889 Foundation announced a new partnership with the Jefferson Center of Population Health to create the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health in Johnstown. It’s been an exciting year of planning and preparation — and on Mar. 23, a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in the Crown American [...]