Center for Population Health staff volunteers at VLP food distribution

Center for Population Health Local Food Systems Coordinator Nan McNinney and Referral Coordinator Amy Bunn volunteered with the Veterans Leadership Program to distribute food to veterans and military families in need.

CPH connects JHA with Hyndman Area Health Center for dental exams

Through a great partnership, CPH was able to connect Hyndman Area Health Center with the Johnstown Housing Authority to provide on-site dental exams at the Coopersdale, Oakhurst, and Solomon communities.

Racial and ethnic disparities still play a role in healthcare

Throughout the United States, racial and ethnic disparities still exist, which leads to higher rates of illness and death due to health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, asthma, and heart disease when compared to White counterparts.

While the self-reported health status of Black and African Americans is improving, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that almost 19% of adults still report fair or poor health. In comparison, 10% of Asian Americans, 13.6% of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders, 13.6% of White Americans, and 16% of Hispanic/Latinos report fair or poor health.

COVID-19 Task Force funding first responders, healthcare personnel retreat

The Cambria-Somerset COVID-19 Task Force is sponsoring an Emergency Services Wellness Retreat for EMS, fire, police, 9-1-1, and healthcare personnel. It's an opportunity for first responders and healthcare personnel to build relationships and learn coping mechanisms from individuals who have faced the same challenges.

The retreat will be held at Outdoor Odyssey. Five separate, week-long events will be held throughout 2024.

For more information visit COVID-19 Task Force - Center for Population Health (centerforpophealth.org) and click on Cambria-Somerset Emergency Services Wellness Retreat.

Newsletter

Highlights

Staff volunteers at VLP food distribution

Dental Clinics in JHA community rooms

Meet the HUB's new CHW

Racism in Health

Children's Dental Health Month

Behavioral Health Education Series

There is still time to attend the Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) at Penn State College Medicine series.

It's a learning series for healthcare providers to obtain knowledge and resources to meet the needs of patients with behavioral health disorders.

Project ECHO is no cost and CME-eligible.

Meet the HUB's new CHW Sonya

How do you see CHWs playing a role in advancing racial and health equity in our region?

CHWs play an important role in advancing racial and health equity in this region because we come in all races. CHWs especially play an important role because there are people who have never interacted with someone of another race and this job helps bring different races together. CHWs are a great source for health resources that most in this region have a hard time obtaining.

February is National Children's Dental Health Month

Did you know that cavities are the most common disease of childhood in the United States?

February is National Children's Dental Health Month and a great time to learn more about good dental hygiene and book a dentist appointment.