Greetings and Happy 2024!

Big changes happened at the Center for Population Health in 2023. CPH officially became an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

In 2023, the Center for Population Health (CPH) worked hard to continue serving the residents of Cambria and Somerset counties.

In the 2023 Annual Report, you will learn about many CPH initiatives.

We are happy to have you read our 2023 Annual Report to learn about all this and more!

Governor Josh Shapiro visits Johnstown

CPH Executive Director Jeannine McMillan and 1889 Foundation President Sue Mann attended a press conference January 22 held by Governor Josh Shapiro and state legislators at the Greater Johnstown Community YMCA.

Positive enhancements to the Commonwealth's Property Tax/Rent Rebate and Childcare Tax Credit programs were announced, which are designed to financially assist seniors and families.

Community Care HUB collaborating with AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania

AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania and Center for Population Health (CPH) are collaborating to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities for AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania members living in Cambria and Somerset counties. 

The Community Care HUB, implemented by the Center for Population Health, offers community-based care coordination for a variety of at-risk individuals. 

AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania members who are pregnant or parenting children up to 18 months of age are referred for this service and connected with a Community Health Worker (CHW) who identifies and addresses their health and human service needs. Through face-to-face interactions, the CHW strives to improve health outcomes by linking eligible members to various community resources that reduce both medical and social barriers to care, such as employment, housing, food access, and transportation needs.

Newsletter

Highlights

2023 Annual Report

Governor Shapiro visit

AmeriHealth Caritas PA collaboration

RSV vaccine at JHA towers

Outdoor Odyssey

National Blood Donor Month

January is National Blood Donor Month

Did you know that every 2 seconds someone in the United States needs blood or platelets?

Blood is essential in surgeries, treatments, traumatic injuries, and other lifesaving measures. Without blood donation, millions of people would be at risk of losing their lives.

January is National Blood Donor Month and a great time to book an appointment at a donation location near you.

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.

CPH was able to connect the Johnstown Housing Authority with Giant Eagle Pharmacy to provide on-location RSV, shingles, COVID-19, and flu vaccines to the residents in Town House Tower, Connor Tower, and Vine Street Tower in January.