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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a time to work together to stop the stigma surrounding mental health and create a more understanding and compassionate community. Locally, Center for Population Health (CPH) is spearheading work to improve mental health and mental health provider knowledge in Cambria and Somerset counties. In 2023, CPH launched a [...]
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 [...]
Health literacy is a key component of improving health and fostering a trusting relationship with healthcare professionals. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) defines personal health literacy as “the degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others.” Every [...]
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.
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