Center for Population Health

1889 Foundation provides ongoing financial support to Center for Population Health

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The Center for Population Health (CPH) was developed, through funding and in collaboration with the 1889 Foundation, as a population health resource center to benefit Cambria and Somerset counties. CPH work focuses on improving health through collaboration, outreach, and education. Current strategic initiatives of the CPH include: Community Care HUB (HUB), Community Health Worker (CHW) […]

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1889 Foundation impacts thousands in Fiscal Year 2024

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In Fiscal Year 2024, 1889 Foundation made a large impact in a variety of funding areas related to its six priority areas: Center for Population Health ($1.1 million), Physical Health & Wellness ($163K), Childhood Development ($1.6 million), Mental and Behavioral Health ($105K), Social Determinants of Health ($1 million), Medical Education and Training ($356K). Community Impact:

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2022–2023 Annual Community Report: A History of Leveraging Trust

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Our 2023 Annual Community Report is now available, and it highlights the foundation’s transformative work in the overall health and wellness of Cambria & Somerset Counties. Achieving this mission is no small feat, but with your help, we’ve been able to maximize our impact and continue making a significant difference in our community. In the

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1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health to become independent non-profit and change name to Center for Population Health

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The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health, originally established through funding from 1889 Foundation to Thomas Jefferson University, will become an independent 501c3 organization as of July 1, 2023. The Center was established in 2017 as a collaborative research and resource center to benefit the citizens living in Cambria and Somerset counties. Its mission is

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Community Health Needs Assessment released

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In April 2022, Conemaugh Health System, with 1889 Foundation, 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health, and the United Way of Laurel Highlands began a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for Cambria and Somerset Counties. The CHNA uses systematic, comprehensive data collection and analysis to define priorities for health improvement, creates a collaborative community environment to

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2021-2022 Annual Community Report

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Physical copies of our annual report, “Creating Ripples of Healthy Change,” were mailed to our supporters last week, and a digital copy is provided at the button below. The report gives an overview of some of 1889’s funding initiatives in the last fiscal year!

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CPH’s Leanna Bird interviewed for Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge article

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An interview with Leanna Bird, project manager at the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health, was recently featured on the Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge blog. “If we can influence the nutrition of pregnant women, there’s a greater chance we can influence the nutrition of infants and children across the lifespan,” Bird says. Read the

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2020-2021 Annual Community Report

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Physical copies of our annual report, “Staying the Course,” have been mailed to our supporters this week, and a digital copy is provided at the button below. The report gives an overview of some of 1889’s funding initiatives in the last fiscal year!

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