Building and strengthening relationships between food distributors and those who need better access to healthier foods is a priority of the Local Foods, Local Places initiative in Cambria County. With this goal in mind, the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health collaborated with 40 local stakeholders, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (The Food Bank), Aetna [...]
Local Food System Coordinator Cambria County, PA Job Overview The Local Food System Coordinator position facilitates the collaboration of food system partners to develop and incubate projects and programs that further the goals and priorities for a strong, vibrant regional food system in Cambria County characterized by abundant local food production, equitable food access, economic [...]
The Cambria-Somerset Covid Task Force would like to share the following FAQ related to the COVID-19 vaccine booster shots and other COVID-19-related information based upon the latest CDC guidance. This information is up to date as of 10/21/21, but please note that guidelines may change as more information becomes available. Vaccine providers on the task [...]
October 23, 2018 - The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health is proud to be part of the Red Ribbon Campaign, the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the United States that helps communities to take a visible stand for healthy lifestyles and drug-free living, particularly for children. The Center, along with the Community [...]
This month, the Tribune-Democrat's Health Matters article focuses on vaccination coverage, school immunization rates, as well as the level of misconception that still exists among individuals, mostly parents, regarding the positive impact vaccines have on the prevention of diseases and epidemics. The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health is working to spread the good word [...]
July 11, 2018 - This month the Tribune-Democrat's Health Matters covered the important topic of veteran's health. In Cambria and Somerset Counties, almost 10% of residents are veterans. People who served in the military face unique health concerns that should be considered and supported. To learn more, read here
The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health is announcing a $2million Request for Proposal. The Award to Support Training, Consulting, and Implementation of Innovative Diabetes Interventions is posted on our website at https://www.1889jeffersoncenter.org/resources/funding-opportunities/ An informational webinar will be offered on July 16, 2018, 4-5PM EDT. Please register for the webinar by clicking here After [...]
May 21, 2018 - The Center, along with other teams from the Jefferson College of Population Health, will be presenting research at the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research conference in Baltimore, Maryland from May 21st to May 23rd. The Center will show other health researchers how they learned about community health priorities from people living in Western Pennsylvania.
May 19, 2018 - Come join the Highmark Walk for A Healthy Community this Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Central Park in downtown Johnstown! This is a great way to get some exercise and benefit a good cause! Donations will benefit 18 different community organizations in the region.
May 6, 2018 - This month, the Tribune-Democrat's Health Matters article features another topic that is important to the health of our communities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "More than 10 times as many U.S. citizens have died prematurely from cigarette smoking than have died in all the wars fought by the United [...]
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