Health

Racism still a driver in preventing healthy lives

Racial and ethnic disparities prevent millions of people from living their healthiest lives possible. Throughout the United States, racial and ethnic minority groups experience higher rates of illness and death due to health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, asthma, and heart disease compared White people. While the self-reported health status of Black and African Americans [...]

Recreation Opportunities in Cambria County

October 30, 2018 - The Cambria County Recreation Opportunities Resource, created by the Cambria County Conservation & Recreation Authority (CCCRA) and the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health, is available in order to provide an interactive resource on our website for helping families get active.

2018-10-30T16:15:39+00:00October 30th, 2018|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , |

Health Matters: Healthy Aging

September 5, 2018 - The Tribune-Democrat's Health Matters article for this month focuses on healthy aging, as well as the importance for seniors to practice prevention, and take charge of their health. In a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Americans over 65 years old are estimated to account for [...]

2018-09-05T08:50:59+00:00September 5th, 2018|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , |
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