Tell us about yourself. My name is Kendall. I am a Johnstown native – I have left and moved back. I love the mountains and outdoors. I have a degree in Human Service, Psychology, and I’m working on a degree in Behavioral Health. I also have a Chemical Dependency certificate. One day, I’d like to [...]
Center for Population Health Local Food Systems Coordinator Nan McNinney will once again be working with participating Hunters Sharing the Harvest (HSH) processors to deliver venison to food distribution locations in Cambria County. McNinney is encouraging hunters to participate in Hunters Sharing the Harvest by donating their deer and helping families in need. “Millions of [...]
The Center for Population Health (CPH) was selected for the Highmark Bright Blue Futures Award for nonprofits. CPH was selected for the award for its impactful work via the Community Care HUB, which utilizes the Pathways Community HUB Model to coordinate care for individuals with complex health needs. The HUB’s focus populations include pregnant people, [...]
Tell us about yourself My name is April. I am a mother of 7 (4 boys and 3 girls) and a wife. I was born in Pittsburgh, PA but raised in Johnstown, PA. I am a sports mom and recently became a small business owner so my life is constantly busy. In my spare time [...]
*If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call or text 988. Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone. Age, gender, and background don’t matter when it pertains to suicidal thoughts, much like they don’t matter when it comes to mental health conditions. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and, this year, September 10 is [...]
The Center for Population Health (CPH) is working with local church leaders to launch a Health Ministry Initiative. “As we look at areas in our community where folks gather together, we recognize the opportunity to work collaboratively with our faith-based organizations to bring education and resource information to members of the congregations in order to [...]
The Women’s Help Center and the Center for Population Health (CPH) have joined forces to build raised garden beds for the residents to help address food insecurity as a social determinant of health. The green space behind the Napoleon Street location is approximately 80 cubic feet of growing space and has had garden beds for [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a time to work together to stop the stigma surrounding mental health and create a more understanding and compassionate community. Locally, Center for Population Health (CPH) is spearheading work to improve mental health and mental health provider knowledge in Cambria and Somerset counties. In 2023, CPH launched a [...]
National Save Your Vision Month is observed every March by the American Optometric Association and is a reminder to make your vision a top priority. In rural communities, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that roughly one-third of adults live with a disability and 1 in 12 adults report having three or [...]
On March 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new Respiratory Virus Guidance to help people lower health risks posed by a range of common respiratory viral illnesses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV. If you think you have a respiratory virus, stay home and away from others if you are experiencing respiratory [...]
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