Events

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 [...]

2018-10-04T12:25:19+00:00October 4th, 2018|Categories: Events|Tags: , , , , , |

Walk for a Healthy Community!

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.

2018-05-18T15:06:00+00:00May 18th, 2018|Categories: Events|Tags: , , , , |

Public Health 3.0 Moving Health Forward

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 [...]

2018-04-30T13:24:31+00:00April 30th, 2018|Categories: Events|Tags: , , |

Move More – Live More

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 [...]

Center to Present Research at Population Health Forum

 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 [...]

National Public Health Week April 2-8, 2018

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 [...]

Veterans Honored Today

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, [...]

2018-03-29T14:39:03+00:00March 29th, 2018|Categories: Events|Tags: , , |
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