CHNA launches

Free Mental Health Resiliency Training offered

Community Baby Showers being held in June

June and July Lunch & Learn Sessions on outdoor recreation

CPH Local Food Systems Coordinator helps plant trees

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

YMCA Healthy Kids event

WalkWorks Wednesdays scheduled

Community Baby Showers planned for June 20 and 27

Center for Population Health (CPH) and the United Way of the Southern Alleghenies are working together to host two Community Baby Showers.

The Cambria County event is Friday, June 20 from 4-7 p.m. at the Greater Johnstown Community YMCA. The Somerset County event is Friday, June 27 from 3-6 p.m. at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church.

The events are geared toward pregnant people and parents with children up to 9-months-old.

It will be a great opportunity to be connected with resources attendees may qualify for as well as health information. There will also be a car seat safety check at both events for anyone who wants to be sure their car seat is installed correctly.

Registration is not required, and the event is completely free.

Food and giveaways will be available while supplies last.

If you have any questions, please contact CPH Communications Coordinator Allie Byers at abyers@centerforpophealth.org.

Free Mental Health Resiliency Training being offered at Outdoor Odyssey

One day Mental Health Resiliency trainings 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 are being offered at Outdoor Odyssey.

The upcoming dates are August 27, September 18, and October 21. You can choose one date to attend.

If you are interested in attending a training, please email info@centerforpophealth.org to secure a spot.

RSVPs are due by July 15.

WalkWorks Wednesdays is back

WalkWorks Wednedays are a great opportunity to enjoy a walk during lunch and enjoy conversataion.

The 1-mile or 1.8-mile route will show walkers the history of downtown Johnstown.

The four walking sessions are:

-May 28

-June 4

-June 11

-June 18

The group meets at the Cambria County Library at noon.

There are also other WalkWorks locations in Cambria and Somerset County.

Other routes in Cambria County include Cambria City and the Allegheny Mountain Magic Walk in Gallitzen.

In Somerset County, the Windber Recreation Park has a route.

To find out more about the routes, visit WalkWorks | Department of Health | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

June and July Lunch & Learn sessions on outdoor recreation

On June 12 and July 10 at noon, the monthly Lunch & Learn topics will be outdoor recreation opportunities in Cambria and Somerset counties.

The Lunch & Learn sessions are a collaboration between CPH, Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Somerset County Chamber of Commerce.

To attend the meetings, follow the directions below:

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZ0sf-ysqjkpGd1m357USs1-reG8_MtytNd2/ics?icsToken=DKWo-F2207_-roonowAALAAAAChZA9PgkUCp5F4jHRmMfUUb7MFLGGvUQtSc-l1ehOhEjIYeenH4VPISXwVNZrmCrusJ1UaoxHPNhmHjgzAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=YPCLEWGLS7ucRyQ6k_Nqmw

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89185442339?pwd=rJxqviGlNUOfe2noZz85KfD391zxsg.1

Meeting ID: 891 8544 2339

Passcode: 697935

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a perfect time to participate in events dedicated to the cause.

This year’s theme “In every store, there’s strength”, calls attention to the idea that every “mental health journey is unique, but the strength found within them is universal.”

A priority of Center for Population Health (CPH) is improving mental health and mental health provider knowledge in Cambria and Somerset counties. Through this focus area, the “Mindful Pause” initiative was launched through a collaboration between CPH, 1889 Foundation, and Outdoor Odyssey.

Local Food Systems Coordinator helps plant trees

Center for Population Health Local Food Systems Coordinator Nan McNinney helped Vision Together 2025 plant fruit and shade trees across Johnstown.

CPH tables at Healthy Kids Day at YMCA