3,000 pounds of venison donated to 5 Cambria County food pantries

Approximately 3,000 pounds of venison has been delivered to five Cambria County food pantries this year thanks to efforts made by Center for Population Health Local Food Systems Coordinator Nan McNinney and her partnership with Hunters Sharing the Harvest.

“So many people are grateful to have this extra source of protein on their table, “said McNinney. “Cambria County has a rich history of deer hunting and, while a few don’t hunt anymore or, perhaps, they are widowed, and their husband used to hunt, they miss having this as a meal. It brought back great memories. For some, they were excited to try it for the first time. The generosity of local hunters is truly appreciated.”

For more information on HSH and to learn how to get involved, visit HSH (sharedeer.org).

CPH launches new resource page

The Center updated its website to include a resource page. The page is a comprehensive list of local and national health and human services resources as well as health education and data.

Center releases new mission and vision

Since the Center for Population Health's transition to an independent, nonprofit organization in July, the team has been hard at work creating revised Mission and Vision statements.  The revised Mission Statement better defines the purpose and goals of the organization, along with the revised Vision Statement which provides an aspiration for the future of the communities it serves.  

Mission

Improving health through collaboration, outreach, and education

Vision

An empowered community where all people have equitable access to health and resources

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3,000 pounds of venison donated to local food pantries

CPH resource page

American Diabetes Month



Wellness Wednesdays

COVID-19 vaccine

Free at-home covid tests available before holiday season

Every home in the United States is eligible to receive 4 at-home COVID-19 test kits for free.

November is American Diabetes Month

Locally, diabetes ranks as the 7^th leading cause of death for Cambria and Somerset County (PA Department of Health):

-Cambria County (23.7 per

100,000 people)

-Somerset County (43.6 per

100,000 people)

Both rates are higher than the Pennsylvania rate of 21.2 per 100,000 people.

Wellness Wednesdays fall sessions end

The fall "Wellness Wednesdays Educational Sessions" ended November 15. The sessions took place in Johnstown Housing Authority community rooms and various senior centers across Cambria County.

For seven weeks, subject-matter experts in fall prevention, tobacco cessation, medical adherence, financial literacy, human services resources, senior resources, ordering groceries/medication online, healthy food and SNAP education, local drug trends, safety, early childhood education, and hypertension visited the locations and presented to attendees.

The sessions will begin again in the spring.