COVID-19

U.S. Senator Casey visits Vaccine Clinic and Community Resource Fair

U.S. Senator Bob Casey visited a Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic and Community Resource Fair at Oakhurst Homes in Johnstown on Friday, May 7th. He recognized Cambria-Somerset Covid Task Force members for their proactive vaccination efforts in the region. The event was coordinated by the Johnstown Housing Authority, Richland Family Health Center, 1889 Jefferson Center for Population [...]

2021-05-19T13:23:27+00:00May 19th, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, Events, News|

Covid Task Force leads to Somerset & Meyersdale Vaccine Clinics

In an effort to coordinate Covid-19 vaccination roll-out across Cambria and Somerset Counties, representatives from various sectors have come together to form the Cambria/Somerset Covid-19 Task Force. As a result of the Task Force, Mainline Pharmacy, Somerset County, 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health, Meyersdale Area School District, and Somerset Area School District are partnering [...]

2021-03-25T06:26:11+00:00March 25th, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News, Population Health|

Rev. Sylvia King addresses Covid Vaccine Hesitancy: “This is not a test”

Recently, we had the chance to talk with Rev. Sylvia King of Christ Centered Community Church in Johnstown, PA about the personal impact of her Covid-19 diagnosis and the reluctance among some African Americans to get the Covid vaccine. Understanding vaccine hesitancy among African Americans means understanding the history of medical experimentation in the U.S. [...]

2021-03-23T16:42:02+00:00March 23rd, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News|

Covid Task Force leads to more affordable housing resident vaccinations

In a continued effort to coordinate Covid-19 vaccination distribution to vulnerable and low-income populations, members of the Cambria/Somerset Covid-19 Task Force have partnered to vaccinate 1a-eligible residents of the Garden Terrace Apartments (730 Bloom St) and Loughner Plaza (51 Akers St) on Thursday, March 18th. Task Force partners include the Richland Family Health Center (RFHC), [...]

2021-03-18T17:03:06+00:00March 18th, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News, Population Health|

Flor Hernandez, CHW: Advocating for the People

Check out this month’s Community Health Worker (CHW) spotlight with Flor Hernandez, employed by HUB care coordination agency, Beginnings, Inc. Tell us about yourself. I was born in Washington, DC and grew up in the diverse melting pot of Alexandria, Virginia. I witnessed and experienced poverty. I was a child translator for my community at [...]

2021-03-16T15:24:51+00:00March 16th, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, HUB, HUB Community Health Workers, News|

Covid Task Force leads to vaccinations for vulnerable residents

In an effort to coordinate Covid-19 vaccination roll-out across Cambria and Somerset Counties, representatives from various sectors have come together to form the Cambria/Somerset Covid-19 Task Force. As a result of the Task Force, Richland Family Health Center (RFHC), Johnstown Housing Authority (JHA), University of Pittsburgh Johnstown Baccalaureate Nursing Program, and 1889 Jefferson Center for [...]

2021-03-12T16:49:23+00:00March 12th, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, Events, News, Population Health|

Sectors Unite to Form Cambria/Somerset Covid-19 Task Force

In an effort to coordinate Covid-19 vaccination roll-out across Cambria and Somerset Counties, representatives from various sectors have come together to form the Cambria/Somerset Covid-19 Task Force. The first official meeting of the task force was held on February 16. Attendees of the first meeting included healthcare providers, county representatives, community members, housing authority representatives, [...]

2021-02-17T10:22:27+00:00February 17th, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, HUB, News|

Jeffery Vaughn: Putting the mission first

This month, we're featuring an interview with Jeffery Vaughn, Executive Director of HUB care coordination agency, Community Action Partnership of Cambria County. Jeff started his early career working in the child welfare system as a worker and a supervisor, and it was some of the most challenging work he’s ever done. He remembers watching fellow [...]

2021-02-16T16:10:53+00:00February 16th, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, HUB, News|

Tammy Rhoades: Expanding our Reach

Tammy Rhoades is the CEO at Alleghenies United Cerebral Palsy (AUCP) and has spent the last 25 years making a difference in the human services field, working in a variety of environments from early childhood settings to assisted living facilities. She enjoys spending time with her 7 grandchildren, gardening, reading, and traveling. She also loves [...]

2021-01-19T11:03:15+00:00January 19th, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, HUB, News|

Lights of Remembrance: A Memorial for Cambria County COVID Victims

In This Together Cambria, 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health, and the Tribune-Democrat are partnering to present Lights of Remembrance: A Memorial for Cambria County COVID Victims from 5:30-8:30 on January 19. The memorial, which will be presented at the riverwall beneath the Iron Street side of the Stone Bridge, will consist of one candle [...]

2021-01-15T10:51:46+00:00January 15th, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, Events, News|
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