Health and Human Services

‘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 [...]

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 [...]

CPH, Penn Highlands filming cooking series

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 supports equitable food access through dedicated position

A major focus area of the Center for Population Health is addressing social determinants of health, like food education and insecurity, in the region. Since hiring Local Food Systems Coordinator Nan McNinney two years ago, the Center for Population Health has been working to address various aspects surrounding food in a myriad of ways. College [...]

Black History Month is an opportunity to take care of your health

Every February Black History Month is celebrated to acknowledge the countless and profound ways African Americans have contributed to the world. It’s also a perfect opportunity to focus on health and wellbeing. Due to genetic predispositions, systemic barriers, and historical healthcare inequalities, the Black community is faced with higher rates of many chronic illnesses like [...]

Community Care HUB achieves HUB recertification

The Community Care HUB, a major initiative of Center for Population Health (CPH), was recertified through Pathways Community HUB Institute® (PCHI®). To obtain recertification, the Community Care HUB met the stringent national standards for quality community care coordination services and is dedicated to excellence. To become certified for three years, it means the HUB went [...]

‘If you take an invested role, they, too, get more invested in themselves’: Meet new HUB CHW Kendall

Tell us about yourself. My name is Kendall. I am a Johnstown native – I have left and moved back. I love the mountains and outdoors. I have a degree in Human Service, Psychology, and I’m working on a degree in Behavioral Health. I also have a Chemical Dependency certificate. One day, I’d like to [...]

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