In case you missed it: 2026 Community Benefit Report

2025 CHNA finalized

Mindful Moment

Pennie enrollment reminder

2026 Mindful Pause dates scheduled

Local Food Systems Coordinator holds cooking classes

2025 Community Health Needs Assessment finalized

The Conemaugh Health System, The United Way of the Southern Alleghenies, 1889 Foundation, and the Center for Population Health, along with community partners, have finalized the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), which will provide a rich foundation for improving and promoting the health of each community in Cambria and Somerset counties.

The CHNA is a systematic collection, assembly, analysis, and dissemination of information about the comprehensive health of the community. Its role is to identify factors that negatively affect the health of a population and determine the availability of resources within the community to address those factors.

As part of this assessment, a community health survey was distributed in May of 2025. The CHNA was mailed to random households in both counties, sent out electronically, and hard copies were distributed to local health and human services agencies. A community health summit was held in August to discuss additional data, the results of the survey, and develop action plans around opportunities identified through the survey process.

Local Food Systems Coordinator holds cooking classes

CPH Local Food Systems Coordinator Nan McNinney held two cooking classes this month.

On February 24, Nan was at FAVOR-Laurel Highlands teaching individuals how to cook chicken on a budget. Then, on February 26, she was at the Cambria County Library making soup.

Upcoming cooking classes:

• March 24 from 1-2 p.m. at FAVOR-Laurel Highlands
• March 26 from 5-6 p.m. at Cambria County Library

Pennie enrollment is still open

Have you had a recent life change and are in need of healthcare coverage? Pennie is the state’s official, self-sustaining health insurance marketplace and the home for high-quality, affordable health insurance plans. Pennie’s mission is to help Pennsylvanians get the coverage they need.  

If you’ve had a recent life change, you can call our CPH office at 814-535-5156 or visit www.pennie.com to see if you qualify for enrollment today.   

As part of the Mindful Pause program with Outdoor Odyssey, we are bringing a Mindful Moment to you each month. We hope these simple techniques can help you find regulation and calm as you navigate through life’s daily stressors. 

Mindful Moment: Breathe and Widen

Let’s take one minute together.

Sit comfortably and gently close your eyes if that feels safe.

Take a slow breath in through your nose…

and a long, steady breath out.

Take another breath in through the nose…inhale calm…exhale tension.

Each slow breath helps regulate your nervous system and expand your capacity to respond not react.

Now silently ask yourself: ‘What do I need in this moment?’

There’s no fixing. No judging. Just noticing!

One more deep breath in…and a slow breath out.

Your window just widened.

When you’re ready, gently open your eyes and continue your day.

Mindful Pause 2026 dates released

Mindful Pause is a FREE training for first responders, health and human services personnel, educations, 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.

When: March 26, April 23, May 22, Jue 25, July 23, and September 12

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: Outdoor Odyssey (450 Boy Scout Road Boswell, PA 15531)



RSVPs are due one week before the session.

Please email info@centerforpophealth.org to secure your spot!

Center for Population Health releases 2025 Community Benefit Report

CPH has released its 2025 Community Benefit Report. In it you'll find more information about the Community Care HUB, outreach, food initiatives, and more!