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Housing plays an important role in health
Housing is a well-established Social Determinant of Health (SDOH) and plays a large role in mental and physical well-being. As a whole, people facing housing instability can experience a wide variety of challenges like, having trouble paying rent, overcrowding, frequent moving, staying with relatives, spending the bulk of the home’s income on housing, and more. [...]
What are Social Determinants of Health?
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) are the conditions under which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. Though SDOHs are non-medical, they still have a major impact on health, well-being, and quality of life. According to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services and the Healthy People 2030 initiative, there are five domains [...]
RFP for Innovative Diabetes Interventions
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 [...]
Cambria County Resource Fair
June 7, 2018 - Looking for community resources like transportation, housing, or health services? Come to Cambria County Resource Fair this Thursday, June 7th at the Nanty Glo Fire Hall (902 Chestnut Street in Nanty Glo, PA).