2018-2019 Annual Community Report
1889 Foundation is proud to present our 2018-2019 Annual Report, showing how we’re lighting the way to a healthier future.
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CPH to hold info meetings for community care agencies about Pathways Community HUB on 11/13, 11/14
The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health (CPH) will be holding informational sessions for organizations who would like to learn more about the implementation of the Pathways Community HUB model in the community as well as potential partnership opportunities. Partnering with the HUB is an opportunity for agencies to learn how they can expand and
1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health announces Pathways Community HUB; Jeannine McMillan is HUB executive director
The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health (CPH), established through a partnership between 1889 Foundation and the Jefferson College of Population Health, has announced plans to work with community agencies to implement the Pathways Community HUB model to fight diabetes in the region. Additionally, Jeannine McMillan has been named the HUB executive director. The HUB
Greater Johnstown High School students win logo design challenge
A logo contest was recently conducted at Greater Johnstown High School with the goal of promoting Type 2 Diabetes prevention through lifestyle changes. The contest, which was sponsored by the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health Conemaugh Health System as part of the Communities in Schools initiative, was open to art students at Greater Johnstown
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Trina Thompson honored at ceremony featuring David McCullough
Recently 1889 Foundation took part in an investiture ceremony at Thomas Jefferson University for Dr. Trina Thompson, who has been named the first Victor Heiser, MD Professor of Population Health. It’s the next step in the collaborative relationship between Jefferson University and 1889 Foundation that has resulted in the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health,
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Center for Population Health announces major diabetes initiative
The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health is asking national organizations for proposals to bring proven community interventions against diabetes to Cambria and Somerset Counties. As a Tribune-Democrat article about the initiative states, “In its initial research, the population health center has identified education, health literacy, social support, employment, worksite wellness and access to healthy
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Latest Health Matters article focuses on mental illness
The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health has identified mental health as one of the region’s top public health priorities. According to Mental Health America, nearly one in five Pennsylvanians has some mental illness, and more than half have received no treatment during the last year. A recent Health Matters article in the Tribune-Democrat has
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Center for Population Health identifies diabetes as a top priority
The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health has identified diabetes prevention and control as a top priority in improving the overall health of our region. Diabetes is a leading cause of premature death in rural areas like ours, but the good news is that Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed with healthy lifestyle
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Website launches for 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health
The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health has a new website! Check it out for more information on this exciting initiative, and follow along as the Center continues its important work.
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1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health is now open!
Just over a year ago the 1889 Foundation announced a new partnership with the Jefferson Center of Population Health to create the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health in Johnstown. It’s been an exciting year of planning and preparation — and on Mar. 23, a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in the Crown American building
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