A major focus area of the Center for Population Health is addressing social determinants of health, like food education and insecurity, in the region. Since hiring Local Food Systems Coordinator Nan McNinney two years ago, the Center for Population Health has been working to address various aspects surrounding food in a myriad of ways. College [...]
Every February Black History Month is celebrated to acknowledge the countless and profound ways African Americans have contributed to the world. It’s also a perfect opportunity to focus on health and wellbeing. Due to genetic predispositions, systemic barriers, and historical healthcare inequalities, the Black community is faced with higher rates of many chronic illnesses like [...]
The Community Care HUB, a major initiative of Center for Population Health (CPH), was recertified through Pathways Community HUB Institute® (PCHI®). To obtain recertification, the Community Care HUB met the stringent national standards for quality community care coordination services and is dedicated to excellence. To become certified for three years, it means the HUB went [...]
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 [...]
Since 2011, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) has set aside the third Thursday of November to celebrate the “Power of Rural” on National Rural Health Day. This year, National Rural Health Day takes place on November 21. According to NOSORH’s Key Messages & Data Points, nearly 61 million people (19.7%) [...]
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, [...]
*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 [...]
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