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 [...]
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 [...]
50 years ago, National Nutrition Month® became an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. March is a time to learn more about developing healthy habits, like making informed food choices by eating healthy food and making a point to include physical activity into your daily routine. Each year County Health Rankings [...]
Cambria County residents may soon have better access to local food and nutrition resources, thanks to a new collaborative strategy. As part of the Vision Together 2025 initiative, over 40 community members and community-based organizations came together on October 1-2, to create the finalized Local Foods Local Places Community Action Plan, available to view here. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Jefferson University Hospitals are offering free online classes to help people living with diabetes. The next online class is on Healthy Eating: Carbohydrates and Reading Food Labels Monday, March 5th. Please note there is still space available.
We often hear that the path to better health is through diet, exercise and eliminating bad habits. But what we don’t hear is that these changes in behavior can also have a positive impact on the health of our community. Living a healthy lifestyle not only benefits you and your family, but helps your neighbors [...]
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