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Visit from US Secretary of Education

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.

2018-03-26T16:43:35+00:00March 26th, 2018|Categories: News|Tags: , , |

The Johnstown Free Clinic has a new name – Highlands Health

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 [...]

2018-03-22T13:38:10+00:00March 22nd, 2018|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , |

One year ago today…

March 21, 2018 - One year ago today, the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health opened its doors for the first time. Since then, the Center has identified health priorities in the community and is now working to bring about positive change through collaboration, research, and education.

2018-03-21T09:48:44+00:00March 21st, 2018|Categories: News|

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 [...]

2017-11-13T13:14:10+00:00November 13th, 2017|Categories: News|
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