CPH tables at "Healthy Homes" event

Blood pressure screenings at JHA facilities a huge success

CPH partners with Cambria County Library on "Healthy for the Holidays" Health Fair

Mindful Pause sessions a huge success

CPH tables at Veteran Breakfast

Pennie assistance available at CPH

CHW Learning Collaborative session to take place December 10

Project Paint Positive event held at Central Cambria School District

Spaghetti sauce made at Adventurous Eaters

United Way updates Food Resource Guide

CPH collaborates with Cambria County Library on 'Healthy for the Holidays' Health Fair and Vaccine Clinic

The Center for Population Health partnered with the Cambria County Library to host a "Healthy for the Holidays" Health & Human Services Fair and Vaccine Clinic on November 22.

The event was an opportunity for attendees to learn more about health and human services available to them as well as receiving flu vaccines and hearing screenings.

Organizations in attendance were Easterseals, Conemaugh Diabetes, Conemaugh Stroke, Beginnings, Inc., The Learning Lamp/Screen2Succeed, United Way of the Southern Alleghenies, Greater Johnstown Community YMCA, Cambria County Suicide Prevention Task Force, and Hope Beyond Hurt.

CPH participates in Veterans Breakfast

The Center for Population Health participated in PA State Rep. Jim Rigby 's Veterans Breakfast, sharing information about community resources such as housing, food assistance, veterans’ programs, mental health services, and suicide prevention.

Gun locks were also distributed to promote firearm safety.



A total of 140 veterans and guests were present at the Cresson American Legion Post 238.

Cambria County Suicide Prevention Task Force holds Project Paint Positive event

The Cambria County Suicide Prevention Task Force held a Project Paint Positive event at Central Cambria Middle School. The project gave students the experience of positive messaging through art.

CPH Associate Director Kimberly Roberts serves as a co-chair for the Task Force.

Free suicide prevention trainings are available as well.

To learn more about the Task Force, visit Cambria County Suicide Prevention Task Force.

CPH partners with Pitt-Johnstown Nursing, JHA for blood pressure screenings

The partnership between the Center for Population Health (CPH), Pitt-Johnstown Nursing Program, Johnstown Housing Authority (JHA), and Conemaugh Health System's Family Medical Center this fall has been a major success.

The nursing students visited JHA's Connor Tower, Vine Street Tower, Town House Tower, and Loughner Plaza for 6 different blood pressure screening sessions.

During the sessions, the students not only provided blood pressure screenings, they also spoke with the residents about health and wellness.

Approximately 124 screenings were done.

Conemaugh's Family Medical Center residents have been attending some of the sessions to provide answers to medical questions that attendees may have.

Hygiene bags were also given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mindful Pause sessions a huge success

CPH, 1889 Foundation and Outdoor Odyssey have partnered to provide free training for first responders, health and human services personnel, educators, and any front-line workers who wish to deepen their understanding of mental fitness, further develop resiliency skills, and share these lessons with their families, teams and communities. 

The most recent session on November 20 included individuals from a variety of front-line professions in Cambria and Somerset counties receiving the training

Additional sessions are being scheduled for spring, 2026.

If you or your agencies are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email info@centerforpophealth.org.  

Pennie open enrollment began Nov. 1

Pennie is Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace and connects Pennsylvanians to health coverage. Pennie offers lowest costs on high quality health plans from the top private insurance companies in Pennsylvania. Pennie is for 19–64-year-old Pennsylvanians who are not offered health coverage from their job and not eligible for Medicaid or Medicare. You’re worth protecting - No matter who you are or what you do, pennie.com makes it easy to find the lowest costs on high-quality health coverage.

CPH has trained Pennie Assisters who are able to help individuals enroll in healthcare coverage.  Email info@centerforpophealth.org to schedule an appointment or visit www.pennie.com during Open Enrollment (Nov 1 – Jan 31) to explore plan options and enroll online. 

United Way updates Food Resource Guide

The United Way of the Southern Alleghenies updated its comprehensive food resource guide. This is a great resource for those who may be facing food insecurity.

CPH partners with AHEC and PA CHW on learning collaborative

CPH tables at Johnstown Housing Authority's 'Healthy Homes' event

Center for Population Health (CPH) set up a resource table at the Johnstown Housing Authority's Healthy Home, Healthy You event.

It was a great opportunity to talk with residents who were learning about keeping a healthy and safe home, and health education.

Adventurous Eaters program held at library

Local Food Systems Coordinator Nan McNinney held an Adventurous Eaters session at the Cambria County Library on making your own spaghetti sauce. She even used tomatoes grown in the library's garden.