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‘Advocate for change’: Meet new CHW Ariana

Tell us about yourself. I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology. I’ve always been driven by a genuine love for people and a desire to help others. I’m passionate about learning and continually expanding my perspective. I share a full and happy life with my husband, five cats, one dog, and a hermit crab. What [...]

Preparedness & Resiliency Partnership seeking Warming Center locations

The Cambria-Somerset Preparedness and Resiliency Partnership is seeking organizations interested in opening their doors for “Operation Warm Welcome,” a Warming Centers collaborative. “When temperatures plunge, every minute without a warm place to go puts lives at risk. We’re calling on community partners to step forward and help us create a safety net for our most [...]

CPH looking for Pennie Enrollment Specialist (Health Insurance Assister)

Are you passionate about empowering individuals to secure affordable health coverage? Join our team as a part-time Pennie Enrollment Specialist (Health Insurance Assister) - where you'll guide community members in Cambria and Somerset counties through the Pennsylvania health insurance marketplace (Pennie) and help them make informed enrollment decisions. Job duties to include: Assist individuals and families with [...]

Community Care HUB celebrates 5th anniversary

This week, the Community Care HUB, an initiative of the Center for Population Health (CPH), celebrated its 5th anniversary. “Over the past five years, the Community Care HUB has shown the power of collaboration in action. By working hand-in-hand with our community partners and dedicated Community Health Workers, we’ve been able to break down barriers [...]

Community Health Summit draws large health & human services crowd

Over 120 representatives from health & human services agencies gathered at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown’s Living-Learning Center for the 2025 Cambria & Somerset Community Health Summit. Attendees heard updates on programs that were implemented over the past year and learned about barriers that still need to be addressed. The day-long event featured speakers [...]

Local Food Systems Coordinator cooks easy veggie omelet

The Center for Population Health (CPH) and Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has joined forces to create a series of simple cooking videos called POP MEALS. In the series, you’ll learn easy recipes that can be made with minimal ingredients and in very little time with CPH’s Local Food Systems Coordinator/Chef Nan McNinney and Penn Highlands [...]

CPH Local Food Systems Coordinator has busy summer

This summer has been full of activity for Center for Population Health’s Local Food Systems Coordinator Nan McNinney. She visited with food advocates, helped Cambria County residents sign up for SNAP benefits, helped set up community gardens and so much more. PA DOA Secretary Redding visit As a part of Urban Agriculture Week, PA Department [...]

CPH supports 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 [...]

CPH receives $15,000 from Lee Initiatives

On April 17 Center for Population Health (CPH) staff Members Amy Bunn and Allie Byers attended the 19th Annual Lee Initiatives Health and Wellness Endowment Ceremony to accept a $15,000 grant. The grant money will be used to purchase health-related safety items for Community Care HUB participants, at educational sessions, and at community events. CPH [...]

CPH continues work, advocacy for public health

This week is National Public Health Week (NPHW) and a time to reflect on the last 30 years of progress made in advancing health equity, overall community well-being, and advocacy. Just as NPHW celebrates, Center for Population Health (CPH) has been passionate about equitable health access and community well-being since its inception in 2017. CPH [...]

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